Psychiatric Social Worker II - County-Wide Recruitment

County of Santa Clara; California (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Santa Clara is seeking a licensed Psychiatric Social Worker II to provide case management and treatment services in various behavioral health settings, including outpatient care and support for the homeless. Ideal candidates will have strong skills in communication and psychiatric social work principles, with a commitment to high-quality care.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Scheduled salary increases

Qualifications

• Demonstrate ability to apply social work theories and conduct diagnoses.
• Develop treatment programs and maintain effective relationships.
• Experience in case management and therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling, psychotherapy, and case management services.
• Collaborate with medical staff for mental health care.
• Conduct educational sessions and prepare social histories.

Skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of psychiatric social work principles

Ability to apply social work theories

Education

Licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Licensure as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)

Job description

Under general supervision, the Psychiatric Social Worker II (licensed) provides counseling, psychotherapy, case management, and treatment services in various settings.

This posting fills vacant positions in the classifications of Marriage and Family Therapist I (associate), Marriage and Family Therapist II (licensed), Psychiatric Social Worker I (associate), or Psychiatric Social Worker II (licensed). Candidates need only to apply to one of these postings. Additionally, this posting creates a list for future vacancies, with qualified applicants remaining on the list for one month.

The positions are available in:

1. Ambulatory Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH): Provides outpatient counseling to primary care patients, collaborating with medical staff for brief, solution-focused mental health care.
2. Custody Health Services (CHS): Offers medical, mental health, and dental services to incarcerated individuals at county jail facilities, including acute psychiatric inpatient care. Some roles may require working in secured facilities, requiring background checks.
3. Office of Supportive Housing (OSH): Provides behavioral health support, case management, and therapy to clients with chronic homelessness and disabilities, including collaboration with community programs.

Qualifications include licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), with compliance to California licensure requirements. Some positions may need credentialing prior to appointment. Travel to alternate locations may be required. All employees are Disaster Service Workers and must complete related training.

Benefits include a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 for eligible hires, with scheduled salary increases.

Santa Clara Valley Healthcare is a large public health system offering comprehensive services through hospitals and clinics, committed to high-quality, accessible care.

Key duties involve case management, therapy, developing treatment plans, participating in group therapy, preparing social histories, collaborating with staff and community agencies, and conducting educational sessions. Knowledge of psychiatric social work principles, community resources, and excellent communication skills are essential.

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to apply social work theories, conduct diagnoses, develop treatment programs, and maintain effective relationships with clients and colleagues.