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TITLE:

School Nurse

REPORTS TO:

Assigned Supervisor

DEPARTMENT:

Health Services

CLASSIFICATION:

Certificated Non-Administrative

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

WORK YEAR/HOURS

Per OEA Contract

FTE= 10 Months, 186 Days, 6 Hours per Day

ISSUED:

Created: March 2010

SALARY GRADE:

Nurse Salary Schedule

BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of assigned supervisor, provide comprehensive health management for the assessment, evaluation, maintenance, and improvement of health services and health education to promote health and well-being, academic achievement and holistic development for the District's students and school personnel.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: (Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to reflect the principal job elements accurately.)

E = Essential Functions

Aligned with State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, School Nurse Services Credential, California Education Code 49426, and California Board of Registered Nurses

* Conduct immunization programs. E
* Assess and evaluate the health and development status of students; provide case management, referral and follow-up, with health conditions and/or medical problems. E
* Conduct state-mandated screening and follow-up of students including vision, hearing, and scoliosis; audits of immunization, dental, and physical exams. E
* Supervise and administer medication(s) to students according to District's Board Policy and Administrative Regulations. E
* Serve as District liaison to interpret the health and development assessment to parents, teachers, administrators, and other professionals directly concerned. E
* Design and implement individual student health maintenance plans as prescribed by the students' health care providers in compliance with District policy. E
* Maintain communication with parents and all involved community practitioners. E
* Interpret medical and nursing findings appropriate to the students' individualized education programs and 504 plans and make recommendations to professional personnel directly involved; submit reports to ensure compliance with District, state, and federal policies. E
* Consult, conduct, and serve as a resource person for in-service training to other District personnel. E
* Develop and implement evidence-based health education curriculum and act as a participant in implementing a comprehensive health instruction curriculum for students. E
* Counsel and assist students and parents in health-related and school-adjustment services to ensure access and continuity of healthcare and wellness for students. E
* Develop, coordinate, and teach health-related subjects under the supervision of a classroom teacher. E
* Implement health actions determined by District, local, and state officials to control and manage communicable diseases; including immunization programs. E
* Document student health information in District's electronic database systems and student cumulative folders, as required. E
* Administer first aid and emergency care in compliance with District, state, and federal regulations. E
* Submit monthly, state, and annual reports as required by California Department of Health Services and the District. E
* Attend all required meetings and trainings. E
* Train, coach, and monitor medical procedures of health assistants and other designated school personnel. E
* Evaluate staff as required. E
* Perform related duties as assigned as the needs of the students and District evolve.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

* Valid California Registered Nurse License
* Valid California Public Health Nurse Certificate, highly preferred (Increased salary compensation)
* Valid California School Nurse Services Credential - NOTE: Temporary provided upon hire, full credential needed within five years.
* Valid California School Nurse Audiometrist Certificate (Completion within three months of hire date)
* Valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate and standard first-aid certificate
* Valid California Driver's License
* Employment eligibility will include fingerprints, tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

* Mission and vision of the Department
* Applicable laws, codes, policies, procedures, and District regulations governing work scope
* Current medical terminology, equipment, and techniques
* Operation of specialized health assessment instruments
* Diagnostic methods for medical conditions and diseases
* Medication effects and administration procedures
* First-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques
* Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation
* Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy

ABILITY TO:

* Implement consistently applicable laws, codes, policies, procedures, and District regulations governing work scope
* Participate in District-approved professional development related to work scope to maintain current knowledge of evolving needs of students and the District
* Communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing
* Establish and maintain effective working relationship among students, parents, District staff, and the community
* Plan and organize work
* Analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action
* Maintain accurate and confidential records
* Work confidentially and with discretion
* Work independently
* Supervise, coach, and evaluate assigned staff
* Operate computer, related software, and other office equipment
* Perform first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

WORKING CONDITIONS

ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment and school sites; driving a vehicle to conduct work; fast-paced work, constant interruption; potential contact with blood and other body fluids; potential contact with blood borne pathogens and communicable diseases; and potential violence from unstable individuals

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Consistent mental alertness; standing, walking, or sitting for extended periods of time; lift/restrain/reposition/ carry individuals to ensure safety; lift, carry, push, and pull moderate weight objects; bending and twisting at waist and neck; kneeling and bending at the waist, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; dexterity of fingers and both arms and hands while performing duties, seeing to read, write, and use a computer; hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone and make presentations. Respond to emergency/life-saving situations which could require rapid response that would necessitate running.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY:

The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.

Our client, a dedicated community and social care organization, is actively seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their vital mental health services team. This on-site role is critical in providing comprehensive support and case management to individuals and families facing complex psychosocial challenges. You will conduct assessments, develop personalized care plans, and connect clients with appropriate community resources and support networks. Responsibilities include providing therapeutic interventions, crisis management, advocacy, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including medical professionals and other social service providers. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) and possess an active LCSW or equivalent licensure. Proven experience in mental health counseling, substance abuse intervention, and trauma-informed care is essential. Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to build rapport with diverse populations are required. You will also contribute to program development, training of junior staff, and maintaining accurate client records in compliance with agency policies and regulatory requirements. This position is located in San Jose, California, US , and requires a commitment to client well-being and community empowerment. We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional development, and a chance to make a profound difference in the lives of those in need.

BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of assigned supervisor, provide comprehensive health management for the assessment, evaluation, maintenance, and improvement of health services and health education to promote health and well-being, academic achievement and holistic development for the District's students and school personnel.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: (Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to reflect the principal job elements accurately.)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Aligned with State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, School Nurse Services Credential, California Education Code 49426, and California Board of Registered Nurses

* Conduct immunization programs.
* Assess and evaluate the health and development status of students; provide case management, referral and follow-up, with health conditions and/or medical problems.
* Conduct state-mandated screening and follow-up of students including vision, hearing, and scoliosis; audits of immunization, dental, and physical exams.
* Supervise and administer medication(s) to students according to District's Board Policy and Administrative Regulations.
* Serve as District liaison to interpret the health and development assessment to parents, teachers, administrators, and other professionals directly concerned.
* Design and implement individual student health maintenance plans as prescribed by the students' health care providers in compliance with District policy.
* Maintain communication with parents and all involved community practitioners.
* Interpret medical and nursing findings appropriate to the students' individualized education programs and 504 plans and make recommendations to professional personnel directly involved; submit reports to ensure compliance with District, state, and federal policies.
* Consult, conduct, and serve as a resource person for in-service training to other District personnel.
* Develop and implement evidence-based health education curriculum and act as a participant in implementing a comprehensive health instruction curriculum for students.
* Counsel and assist students and parents in health-related and school-adjustment services to ensure access and continuity of healthcare and wellness for students.
* Develop, coordinate, and teach health-related subjects under the supervision of a classroom teacher.
* Implement health actions determined by District, local, and state officials to control and manage communicable diseases; including immunization programs.
* Document student health information in District's electronic database systems and student cumulative folders, as required.
* Administer first aid and emergency care in compliance with District, state, and federal regulations.
* Submit monthly, state, and annual reports as required by California Department of Health Services and the District.
* Attend all required meetings and trainings.
* Train, coach, and monitor medical procedures of health assistants and other designated school personnel.
* Evaluate staff as required.
* Perform related duties as assigned as the needs of the students and District evolve.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

* Valid California Public Health Nurse Certificate, highly preferred (Increased salary compensation)
* Valid California Registered Nurse License
* Valid California School Nurse Services Credential - NOTE: Temporary provided upon hire, full credential needed within five years
* Valid California School Nurse Audiometrist Certificate (Completion within three months of hire date)
* Valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate and standard first-aid certificate
* Valid California Driver's License
* Employment eligibility will include fingerprints, tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

* Mission and vision of the Department
* Applicable laws, codes, policies, procedures, and District regulations governing work scope
* Current medical terminology, equipment, and techniques
* Operation of specialized health assessment instruments
* Diagnostic methods for medical conditions and diseases
* Medication effects and administration procedures
* First-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques
* Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation
* Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy

ABILITY TO:

* Implement consistently applicable laws, codes, policies, procedures, and District regulations governing work scope
* Participate in District-approved professional development related to work scope to maintain current knowledge of evolving needs of students and the District
* Communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing
* Establish and maintain effective working relationship among students, parents, District staff, and the community
* Plan and organize work
* Analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action
* Maintain accurate and confidential records
* Work confidentially and with discretion
* Work independently
* Supervise, coach, and evaluate assigned staff
* Operate computer, related software, and other office equipment
* Perform first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

WORKING CONDITIONS

ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment and school sites; driving a vehicle to conduct work; fast-paced work, constant interruption; potential contact with blood and other body fluids; potential contact with blood borne pathogens and communicable diseases; and potential violence from unstable individuals

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Consistent mental alertness; standing, walking, or sitting for extended periods of time; lift/restrain/reposition/ carry individuals to ensure safety; lift, carry, push, and pull moderate weight objects; bending and twisting at waist and neck; kneeling and bending at the waist, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; dexterity of fingers and both arms and hands while performing duties, seeing to read, write, and use a computer; hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone and make presentations.

OTHER PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Respond to emergency/life-saving situations which could require rapid response that would necessitate running.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.

Join us in Behavioral Health Services! 

Under supervision, the Psychiatric Social Worker I  (Pre-Licensed) provides counseling, psychotherapy, case management, and treatment services in a counseling center, clinic, or institutional setting.

The County of Santa Clara Behavioral Health Services Department (BHSD) strives to be a premier integrated behavioral health care provider, employer, and partner.  We are a passionate team of caring, courageous staff and professionals dedicated to transforming the lives of individuals, children, families, and older adults impacted by mental health and substance use challenges.  To support achievement of their hopes, dreams, and quality of life goals, our team provides high quality whole-person care and comprehensive community-based behavioral services through the lens of race, equity, diversity and inclusion.  We are looking for stellar health care professionals like you to start a rewarding career with us and be a partner for health and wellness in the community.

 

Candidates can find numerous avenues to serve through various clinical program and services within the Behavioral Health Services Department:

* Access and Unplanned Services System of Care:  The Access and Unplanned Services System of Care provides Crisis and Non-Crisis telephone services. These services include screening and referral to appropriate level of behavioral health care and support of individuals in mental health crisis through de-escalation counseling or referral for additional support through the Crisis Response continuum.  The system includes all prevention services for both suicide and crisis and substance abuse initiatives through the community and institutions. Service include work with the LGBTQ+ community through outreach, the Q-Corner drop-in center and a Transgender Mental Health Outpatient clinic that provides mental health and dual diagnosis clinical treatment services.
* Children, Youth, and Family System of Care: The Children, Youth and Family System of Care (CFY) serves children, adolescents, young adults, and their families, ages birth through 25 years, who are experiencing social-emotional and behavioral health concerns. CYF provides outpatient care and programs specific to the unique needs of children and their families. Services provided are respectful of cultural values and the natural support systems of youth and families and address children and family behavioral health problems in the least restrictive, most family-like context possible. 
* Adult/Older Adult System of Care: The Adult/Older Adult System of Care (AOA) provides behavioral health services to adults (age 18-59 years) and older adults (age 60+ years) to enhance their basic self-care skills and functioning.  Services are provided to support hope, wellness and recovery through addressing the special needs of the aging population, including the complex stressors older adults face, social isolation and behaviors unique to the aging population.

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

CANDIDATES HIRED MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A SIGN-ON BONUS, UP TO $5,000. 

 

A new hire or a regular coded full-time or part-time employee who is hired into, transfers, or promotes in the classifications of Marriage and Family Therapist or Psychiatric Social Worker assigned to any shift in Behavioral Health Services may be eligible to receive a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 (subject to discontinuation at any time).

This is a posting to fill vacant positions in BHSD that may be filled in the classifications of Marriage & Family Therapist I (associate), Marriage & Family Therapist II (licensed), Psychiatric Social Worker I (associate), or Psychiatric Social Worker II (licensed). Candidates need only to apply to one of these four postings for which they qualify in order to be considered. Additionally, this posting will create a list that will be used to fill vacancies for the following two months. Qualified applicants will remain on the list for two months and will be referred to available vacancies during that time. To be considered for future opportunities, applicants will need to reapply every 2 months in order to be placed on the eligible list for the following two months. 

Learn more about the County of Santa Clara Behavioral Health Services at  and follow us on:

YouTube | Live Event - County of Santa Clara Behavioral Health Services Department - YouTube

Facebook I @cscbehavioralhealth

LinkedIn | | @cscbehavioralhealth

The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.

* Performs counseling, psychotherapy, case management, and treatment services with patients or clients and their families;
* Participates in the evaluation of problems presented and in the development of treatment plans;
* May participate in a group therapy program;
* Prepares social case histories with particular emphasis upon psycho-social factors affecting the patient or client;
* Cooperates with staff and other community agencies in carrying out treatment plans;
* Participates in psychotherapy and case management programs with psychiatric treatment teams;
* Interprets and explains social and emotional factors pertaining to illness to clients, relatives, and community groups, and may conduct educational sessions and training events, as appropriate;
* Evaluates new techniques for dealing with emotional and environmental problems;
* Refers patients or clients to appropriate community agencies;
* May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW), as required*;
* Performs other related duties, as required.

Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the ability to perform the above tasks, plus the possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities:

Training and Experience Note: The required knowledge and abilities are attained through possession of a Master's Degree that qualifies for licensure as described in the Special Requirements.

Special Requirements

* Possess and maintain current registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate Clinical Social Worker or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, for the duration of employment in this classification.
* Incumbents in this class must comply with California licensure requirements as outlined by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
* Some positions may require provider credentialing prior to appointment.
* Ability to travel to alternate locations in the course of work.  If driving, possession of a valid California driver's license prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County driver authorization.
* *As a condition of employment, pursuant to California Government Code Sections and Local Ordinance, all County of Santa Clara employees are designated Disaster Service Workers (DSWs), including extra help.  A DSW is required to complete all assigned DSW-related training, and in the event of an emergency, return to work as ordered.

Knowledge of:

* Principles of psychiatric social work and psychotherapy;
* Counseling, case management, and other techniques of psychiatric social work;
* Social aspects of behavioral health and emotional disturbances;
* Theory and practice of community behavioral health and substance use interventions;
* Community agencies and community resources serving the mentally ill and those with substance use disorders;
* Physical and mental illnesses and their impact on personality;
* English usage, style, grammar, punctuation, and spelling;
* Common computer systems and applications.

Ability to:

* Effectively apply psychiatric social work theory and case management skills, and psychotherapeutic interventions;
* Conduct differential diagnosis;
* Secure and record accurate and pertinent social and personal data;
* Effectively use psychiatric consultation;
* Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures; 
* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, at all levels, including colleagues, the public, and representatives of other agencies.

Salary : $101,129.60 - $22,424.64 Annually
Location : Throughout the County of Santa Clara, CA
Job Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
Job Number: 25-Y42-FF
Department: Behavioral Health Services
Opening Date: 09/18/2025
Closing Date: 11/17/ :59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: 01

Description
Join us in Behavioral Health Services!
Under supervision, the Psychiatric Social Worker I (Pre-Licensed) provides counseling, psychotherapy, case management, and treatment services in a counseling center, clinic, or institutional setting.

The County of Santa Clara Behavioral Health Services Department (BHSD) strives to be a premier integrated behavioral health care provider, employer, and partner. We are a passionate team of caring, courageous staff and professionals dedicated to transforming the lives of individuals, children, families, and older adults impacted by mental health and substance use challenges. To support achievement of their hopes, dreams, and quality of life goals, our team provides high quality whole-person care and comprehensive community-based behavioral services through the lens of race, equity, diversity and inclusion. We are looking for stellar health care professionals like you to start a rewarding career with us and be a partner for health and wellness in the community.

Candidates can find numerous avenues to serve through various clinical program and services within the Behavioral Health Services Department:

• Access and Unplanned Services System of Care: The Access and Unplanned Services System of Care provides Crisis and Non-Crisis telephone services. These services include screening and referral to appropriate level of behavioral health care and support of individuals in mental health crisis through de-escalation counseling or referral for additional support through the Crisis Response continuum. The system includes all prevention services for both suicide and crisis and substance abuse initiatives through the community and institutions. Service include work with the LGBTQ+ community through outreach, the Q-Corner drop-in center and a Transgender Mental Health Outpatient clinic that provides mental health and dual diagnosis clinical treatment services.
• Children, Youth, and Family System of Care: The Children, Youth and Family System of Care (CFY) serves children, adolescents, young adults, and their families, ages birth through 25 years, who are experiencing social-emotional and behavioral health concerns. CYF provides outpatient care and programs specific to the unique needs of children and their families. Services provided are respectful of cultural values and the natural support systems of youth and families and address children and family behavioral health problems in the least restrictive, most family-like context possible
• Adult/Older Adult System of Care: The Adult/Older Adult System of Care (AOA) provides behavioral health services to adults (age 18-59 years) and older adults (age 60+ years) to enhance their basic self-care skills and functioning. Services are provided to support hope, wellness and recovery through addressing the special needs of the aging population, including the complex stressors older adults face, social isolation and behaviors unique to the aging population.

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
CANDIDATES HIRED MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A SIGN-ON BONUS, UP TO 5,000.

A new hire or a regular coded full-time or part-time employee who is hired into, transfers, or promotes in the classifications of Marriage and Family Therapist or Psychiatric Social Worker assigned to any shift in Behavioral Health Services may be eligible to receive a sign-on bonus of up to 5,000 (subject to discontinuation at any time).

This is a posting to fill vacant positions in BHSD that may be filled in the classifications of Marriage & Family Therapist I (associate), Marriage & Family Therapist II (licensed), Psychiatric Social Worker I (associate), or Psychiatric Social Worker II (licensed). Candidates need only to apply to one of these four postings for which they qualify in order to be considered. Additionally, this posting will create a list that will be used to fill vacancies for the following two months. Qualified applicants will remain on the list for two months and will be referred to available vacancies during that time. To be considered for future opportunities, applicants will need to reapply every 2 months in order to be placed on the eligible list for the following two months.

Learn more about the County of Santa Clara Behavioral Health Services at and follow us on:

YouTube |
Facebook I @cscbehavioralhealth
LinkedIn |
Instagram |@cscbehavioralhealth
Typical Tasks
The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.

• Performs counseling, psychotherapy, case management, and treatment services with patients or clients and their families;

• Participates in the evaluation of problems presented and in the development of treatment plans;

• May participate in a group therapy program;

• Prepares social case histories with particular emphasis upon psycho-social factors affecting the patient or client;

• Cooperates with staff and other community agencies in carrying out treatment plans;

• Participates in psychotherapy and case management programs with psychiatric treatment teams;

• Interprets and explains social and emotional factors pertaining to illness to clients, relatives, and community groups, and may conduct educational sessions and training events, as appropriate;

• Evaluates new techniques for dealing with emotional and environmental problems;

• Refers patients or clients to appropriate community agencies;

• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW), as required*;

• Performs other related duties, as required.

Employment Standards
Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the ability to perform the above tasks, plus the possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities:

Training and Experience Note : The required knowledge and abilities are attained through possession of a Master's Degree that qualifies for licensure as described in the Special Requirements.

Special Requirements

• Possess and maintain current registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate Clinical Social Worker or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, for the duration of employment in this classification.

• Incumbents in this class must comply with California licensure requirements as outlined by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

• Some positions may require provider credentialing prior to appointment.

• Ability to travel to alternate locations in the course of work. If driving, possession of a valid California driver's license prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County driver authorization.

• *As a condition of employment, pursuant to California Government Code Sections and Local Ordinance, all County of Santa Clara employees are designated Disaster Service Workers (DSWs), including extra help. A DSW is required to complete all assigned DSW-related training, and in the event of an emergency, return to work as ordered.

Knowledge of :

• Principles of psychiatric social work and psychotherapy;

• Counseling, case management, and other techniques of psychiatric social work;

• Social aspects of behavioral health and emotional disturbances;

• Theory and practice of community behavioral health and substance use interventions;

• Community agencies and community resources serving the mentally ill and those with substance use disorders;

• Physical and mental illnesses and their impact on personality;

• English usage, style, grammar, punctuation, and spelling;

• Common computer systems and applications.

Ability to :

• Effectively apply psychiatric social work theory and case management skills, and psychotherapeutic interventions;

• Conduct differential diagnosis;

• Secure and record accurate and pertinent social and personal data;

• Effectively use psychiatric consultation;

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures;

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, at all levels, including colleagues, the public, and representatives of other agencies.

The County offers comprehensive first-class medical, dental, and vision benefits plans for County employees and their dependents, including plans with no deductibles, no co-pays, no co-insurance, and no prescription drug co-pays. Learn more

The County also offers generous paid time off with significant vacation, sick time, and 13 paid County holidays annually! Details are included in the with the bargaining unit applicable to the job classification.

In addition to the amazing perks above, the County also offers the additional benefits below.

Retirement Benefits
The County offers robust retirement plans including a (similar to the private sector's 401(k) plan) and the In addition to lifetime retirement income available through the CalPERS pension plan, the 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan provides a great way to save for retirement and supplement the defined benefit pension available to employees. These plans help our employees build a plan for their future and contribute to their family's long-term financial well-being.

Health Flexible Spending Account
The empowers employees to manage healthcare expenses efficiently with tax-free contributions (up to 3,200 for the 2024 calendar year). Secure tax-free solutions for your healthcare expenses and enjoy the flexibility to manage your healthcare finances effectively with the HFSA.

Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
The enables employees to utilize tax-free funds for dependent care services, facilitating a convenient and cost-effective approach for managing your dependent care expenses. The County also offers the , an employer-funded DCAP, for employees with annual income under 120,000.

Life and AD&D
The County offers life and disability benefits including , Insurance, These benefits ensure financial security and income support when you and your family need it most.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The County prioritizes employee mental health and well-being and offers a top-tier through Concern providing confidential counseling sessions covering stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, as well as financial/legal services, personal coaching, child and elder care referrals, and comprehensive crisis support.

Employee Wellness
The offers free wellness programing, fitness classes and resources; including Elevate My Wellness an all-in-one platform designed to elevate your well-being journey.

Education Reimbursement
A generous program is available, including Education Reimbursement for employees seeking additional training and professional development.

NOTE : Benefit and Retirement information may vary from bargaining unit to bargaining unit. Due to changes in State Law, current pension provisions described in the union contracts are not automatically applied. Specific pension benefits for new hires who start on or after January 1, 2013 may be different than indicated in the union contracts.

Click here to access all Memoranda of Understanding and most recent Summary of Changes.
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Please answer the following questions. Completion of the following supplemental questions is REQUIRED for your application and is an integral part of the evaluation process. Initially, it will be used to determine minimum qualifications. For those applicants meeting the employment standards, this information will be critical in the subsequent competitive assessment to identify those candidates to be invited to continue in the examination process. Your responses to the questions may also be reviewed and scored in a Competitive Rating evaluation process based on pre-determined rating criteria. Your answers should be as complete as possible, as no additional information will be accepted from applicants once the Competitive Rating evaluation has begun. Vague, incomplete or non-responsive answers could result in no or low scores in a competitive rating process. A response of "see resume" or "see application" will deem your application incomplete. Do you understand these requirements?

• Yes
• No

02

Have you previously received a sign-on bonus from the County?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW) or as an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC)?

• Yes
• No

04

If you are registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (ACSW or APCC), please indicate your registration number. If none, please indicate "N/A".
05

Some positions may require credentialing. If you have not previously completed a CAQH application it is recommended that you start one at the same time you submit your application for this recruitment. For more information on credentialing, please visit : or contact the Credentialing Team at or . Do you have a CAQH #?

• Yes
• No

06

If you have a CAQH #, please provide the number. If not applicable, enter N/A.
07

How many years of clinical experience do you possess working as an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW) or an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC)?

• No experience
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

08

Describe your clinical experience working as an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW) or an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC).
Include in your response the name of the employer, job title, dates of experience, hours worked per week and your specific responsibilities. If none, please indicate "N/A."
09

Select the areas in which you possess treatment experience (check all that apply):

• Child Welfare
• Families
• Juvenile Probation
• Trauma
• Serious Mental Illness
• Crisis Intervention
• Adult
• Outpatient
• Inpatient
• Drugs/Alcohol
• Social Services
• Justice Involvement
• Children
• School-based
• Grief/Hospice
• Probation/Parole
• Residential
• Disaster Relief
• Conservatorship
• Custody Health
• Homeless
• None of the above

10

For those areas you selected in the question above, describe your treatment experience:
Include in your response the name of the employer, job title, dates of experience, hours worked per week and your specific responsibilities. If none, please indicate "N/A."
11

Select the treatment modalities in which you possess experience (check all that apply):

• Co-Occurring
• Individual
• Group
• CBT
• DBT
• Motivational Interviewing
• Solution-focused/Short-term
• Grief
• None of the above

12

For those treatment modalities you selected in the question above, describe your work experience.
Include in your response the name of the employer, job title, dates of experience, hours worked per week and your specific responsibilities. If none, please indicate "N/A."
13

Do you have relevant educational and/or professional experience working with sexual orientation and/or gender identity?

• Yes
• No

14

Some positions work at Juvenile Hall and James Ranch. Do you have interest in working in a locked setting, which includes a pay differential and schedules that may include a 4/10 scheduled and work hours from 8am - 7pm and a Saturday or Sunday?

• Yes
• No

15

How did you find out about this job?

• Contacted by County Recruiter
• Contacted by a Recruitment Firm
• County Employee Referral
• County of Santa Clara Career Website
• County of Santa Clara Job Interests Email Notification
• Facebook
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Indeed
• Virtual Job Fair
• In Person Job Fair
• In-Person Networking Professional Event
• Virtual Networking Event
• Community Event
• Glassdoor
• Governmentjobs.com
• Professional Association
• Search Engine (Google, Bing, online search, etc.)
• Hospital Website: SCVMC, O'Connor Hospital, St. Louise Regional Hospital Website
• Handshake
• Student Career Center
• County Text Message
• Other (Specify in the next question)

16

If you selected an event/fair or other in the question above, please specify. If not, type N/A.
17

CERTIFICATION
Do you certify that all of the statements made on this form are true, complete and correct to the best of your knowledge and belief and are made in good faith? Do you understand that you may be expected to substantiate these self-ratings if invited to interview for this position?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Salary : $113,416.16 - $37,217.60 Annually
Location : Throughout the County of Santa Clara, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 25-Y41-F
Department: Santa Clara Valley HHS - Custody Health Services
Opening Date: 10/01/2025
Closing Date: 10/31/ :59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: 01

Description

Under general supervision, the Psychiatric Social Worker II (licensed) provides counseling, psychotherapy, case management, and treatment services in a counseling center, clinic, or institutional setting.

This is a posting to fill vacant positions that may be filled 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 four postings for which they qualify to be considered. Additionally, this posting will create a list that will be used to fill vacancies for the following month. Qualified applicants will remain on the list for one month and will be referred to available vacancies. To be considered for future opportunities, applicants must reapply each month to be placed on the eligible list for the following month.

Custody Health Services (CHS) provides medical, mental health, and dental services to patients in custody at the 3 County Jail facilities: Main Jail, Elmwood, and Juvenile Detention facilities. CHS provides on-site routine and urgent/emergent medical services at both Main Jail and Elmwood adult detention facilities in Santa Clara County. Health care of incarcerated men and women includes care of acute and chronic illness as well as preventative and specialty care. CHS also runs a 39 single-bed acute psychiatric inpatient housing unit at the Main Jail. The services are provided for adult male and female patients who require acute inpatient services for stabilization. Juvenile Custody Health provides integrated medical services to justice-involved youth housed in Juvenile Hall and in James Ranch, including comprehensive pediatric medical, mental health, and dental care.

Selected candidate(s) must be able to work in a locked facility, which requires passing a background check for security clearance. Some positions may require credentialing prior to appointment. If you have not previously completed a CAQH (Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare) application, it is recommended that you start one at the same time you submit your application for this recruitment. To start your CAQH application, visit .
CANDIDATES HIRED MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A SIGN-ON BONUS OF UP TO 5,000. A new hire or a regular coded full-time or part-time employee who is hired into, transfers, or promotes in the Marriage and Family Therapist or Psychiatric Social Worker classifications may be eligible to receive a sign-on bonus of up to 5,000 (subject to discontinuation at any time).

In addition to sign-on bonus, this classification is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates:
Effective June 23, 2025 - 4.00% increase
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Typical Tasks
The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.

• Performs intensive case management, counseling, psychotherapy, and treatment services with patients or clients and their families;

• Participates in the evaluation of problems presented and in the development of treatment plans;

• May participate in group therapy programs;

• Prepares social case histories with particular emphasis upon psycho-social factors affecting the patient or client;

• Cooperates with staff and other community agencies in carrying out treatment plans;

• Participates in psychotherapy programs with psychiatric staff treatment teams;

• Interprets and explains social and emotional factors pertaining to illness to clients, relatives, and community groups, and may conduct educational sessions and training events, as appropriate;

• Evaluates new techniques for dealing with emotional and environmental problems;

• Refers patients or clients to appropriate community agencies;

• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW), as required;

• Performs other related duties, as required.

Employment Standards
Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the ability to perform the above tasks, plus the possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities:
Training and Experience Note : The required knowledge and abilities are attained through possession of licensure as described in the Special Requirements.
Special Requirements

• Possess and maintain a registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), for the duration of employment in this classification.

• Incumbents in this class must comply with California licensure requirements as outlined by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

• Some positions may require provider credentialing prior to appointment.

• Ability to travel to alternate locations in the course of work. If driving, possession of a valid California driver's license prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County driver authorization.

• *As a condition of employment, pursuant to California Government Code Sections and Local Ordinance, all County of Santa Clara employees are designated Disaster Service Workers (DSWs), including extra help. A DSW is required to complete all assigned DSW-related training, and in the event of an emergency, return to work as ordered.

Knowledge of :

• Principles of psychiatric social work and psychotherapy;

• Counseling, case management, and other techniques of psychiatric social work;

• Social aspects of behavioral health and emotional disturbances;

• Theory and practice of community behavioral health and substance use interventions;

• Community agencies and community resources serving the mentally ill, alcohol and drug abusers, and alcoholism;

• Physical and mental illnesses and their impact on personality.

• English usage, style, grammar, punctuation, and spelling;

• Common computer systems and applications.

Ability to :

• Effectively apply psychiatric social work theory and case management skills and psychotherapeutic interventions;

• Conduct differential diagnosis;

• Develop and implement a treatment program;

• Secure and record accurate and pertinent social and personal data;

• Effectively use psychiatric consultation;

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures;

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, at all levels, including colleagues, the public, and representatives of other agencies.

The County offers comprehensive first-class medical, dental, and vision benefits plans for County employees and their dependents, including plans with no deductibles, no co-pays, no co-insurance, and no prescription drug co-pays. Learn more

The County also offers generous paid time off with significant vacation, sick time, and 13 paid County holidays annually! Details are included in the with the bargaining unit applicable to the job classification.

In addition to the amazing perks above, the County also offers the additional benefits below.

Retirement Benefits
The County offers robust retirement plans including a (similar to the private sector's 401(k) plan) and the In addition to lifetime retirement income available through the CalPERS pension plan, the 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan provides a great way to save for retirement and supplement the defined benefit pension available to employees. These plans help our employees build a plan for their future and contribute to their family's long-term financial well-being.

Health Flexible Spending Account
The empowers employees to manage healthcare expenses efficiently with tax-free contributions (up to 3,200 for the 2024 calendar year). Secure tax-free solutions for your healthcare expenses and enjoy the flexibility to manage your healthcare finances effectively with the HFSA.

Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
The enables employees to utilize tax-free funds for dependent care services, facilitating a convenient and cost-effective approach for managing your dependent care expenses. The County also offers the , an employer-funded DCAP, for employees with annual income under 120,000.

Life and AD&D
The County offers life and disability benefits including , Insurance, These benefits ensure financial security and income support when you and your family need it most.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The County prioritizes employee mental health and well-being and offers a top-tier through Concern providing confidential counseling sessions covering stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, as well as financial/legal services, personal coaching, child and elder care referrals, and comprehensive crisis support.

Employee Wellness
The offers free wellness programing, fitness classes and resources; including Elevate My Wellness an all-in-one platform designed to elevate your well-being journey.

Education Reimbursement
A generous program is available, including Education Reimbursement for employees seeking additional training and professional development.

NOTE : Benefit and Retirement information may vary from bargaining unit to bargaining unit. Due to changes in State Law, current pension provisions described in the union contracts are not automatically applied. Specific pension benefits for new hires who start on or after January 1, 2013 may be different than indicated in the union contracts.

Click here to access all Memoranda of Understanding and most recent Summary of Changes.
01

(REQUIRED) Please answer the following questions. Completion of the following supplemental questions is REQUIRED and is an integral part of the evaluation process. Initially, it will be used to determine minimum qualifications. For those applicants meeting the employment standards, this information will be critical in the subsequent competitive assessment to identify those candidates to be invited to continue in the examination process. Your responses to the questions may also be reviewed and scored in a Competitive Rating evaluation process based on pre-determined rating criteria. Your answers should be as complete as possible, as no additional information will be accepted from applicants once the Competitive Rating evaluation has begun. A response of "see resume" or "see application" will deem your application incomplete. Include a detailed description of your work experience in the following format for EACH employer referenced, in each answer:
a) Employer name(s)
b) Job title(s)
c) Start/end dates of employment
d) Total hours worked per week
e) Description of task(s) performedDo you understand the requirement to provide complete answers in order to determine relevant experience for each area in question?

• Yes
• No

02

Have you previously received a sign-on bonus from the County?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a Master's degree in Social Work, Social Welfare or a in a closely related field that qualifies for licensure?

• Yes
• No

04

If you have a Master's Degree in a closely related field, please indicate which field below. If none, please indicate "N/A."
05

Are you currently registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)?

• Yes
• No

06

Please indicate your current LCSW or LPCC license number with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. If none, please indicate "N/A."
07

How many years of clinical experience do you have as a License Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or License Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

08

Please describe your clinical working experience as a License Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or License Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC).
In your response, include the name of employer(s), job title(s), dates of employment, number of hours worked per week, and job duties. If none, please indicate "N/A."
09

Select your experience with treatment and counseling in any of the follow areas:

• Client - centered group and individual counseling
• Crisis Intervention
• Relapse Prevention
• Behavior Modification
• Individual and Group Therapy
• CBT, DBT and/or trauma informed therapy

10

Please describe your experience in the above areas you selected and the treatment modalities that you used in the treatment of the patients/clients.
In your response, include the name of employer(s), job title(s), dates of employment, number of hours worked per week, and job duties. If none, please indicate "N/A."
11

Please select all the areas that you have one or more years of clinical experience.

• Adult
• Outpatient
• Drug and Alcohol
• Court Services
• Inpatient
• Crisis
• Grief or Hospice
• Probation
• Residential Treatment
• Conservatorship
• Custody Services
• Working with Unhoused Population

12

Please describe in detail your experience working with these modalities.
In your response, include the name of employer(s), job title(s), dates of employment, number of hours worked per week, and job duties. If none, please indicate "N/A."
13

Do you have experience working with clients who have been involved with the criminal justice system?

• Yes
• No

14

Please describe your work experience with clients who have been involved with the criminal justice system.
In your response, include the name of employer(s), job title(s), dates of employment, number of hours worked per week, and job duties. If none, please indicate "N/A."
15

Do you have experience working with probation and/or parole individuals who have been exposed to mental health issues?

• Yes
• No

16

Please describe your work experience with probation and/or parole individuals with mental health issues.
In your response, include the name of employer(s), job title(s), dates of employment, number of hours worked per week, and job duties. If none, please indicate "N/A."
17

Do you have treatment and counseling experience with dual diagnosed clients?

• Yes
• No

18

Please describe your treatment and counseling experience with dual diagnosed clients.
In your response, include the name of employer(s), job title(s), dates of employment, number of hours worked per week, and job duties. If none, please indicate "N/A."
19

The selected candidate must be able to work in a locked facility, which requires passing a background check for security clearance throughout the term of employment.
Do you understand and agree to this requirement?

• Yes
• No

20

CERTIFICATION
Do you certify that all of the statements made on this form are true, complete and correct to the best of your knowledge and belief and are made in good faith? Do you understand that you may be expected to substantiate these self-ratings if invited to interview for this position?

• Yes
• No

21

How did you find out about this job?

• Contacted by County Recruiter
• Contacted by a Recruitment Firm
• County Employee Referral
• County of Santa Clara Career Website
• County of Santa Clara Job Interests Email Notification
• Facebook
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Indeed
• Virtual Job Fair
• In Person Job Fair
• In-Person Networking Professional Event
• Virtual Networking Event
• Community Event
• Glassdoor
• Governmentjobs.com
• Professional Association
• Search Engine (Google, Bing, online search, etc.)
• Hospital Website: SCVMC, O'Connor Hospital, St. Louise Regional Hospital Website
• Handshake
• Student Career Center
• County Text Message
• Other (Specify in the next question)

22

If you selected "other" in the question above, please specify. If not applicable, please put N/A
Required Question

Salary : $101,129.60 - $22,424.64 Annually
Location : Throughout the County of Santa Clara, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 25-Y42-F
Department: Santa Clara Valley HHS - Custody Health Services
Opening Date: 10/01/2025
Closing Date: 10/31/ :59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: 01

Description
Under supervision, the Psychiatric Social Worker I (pre-licensed) provides counseling, psychotherapy, case management, and treatment services in a counseling center, clinic, or institutional setting.

This is a posting to fill vacant positions that may be filled 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 four postings for which they qualify to be considered. Additionally, this posting will create a list that will be used to fill vacancies for the following month. Qualified applicants will remain on the list for one month and will be referred to available vacancies. To be considered for future opportunities, applicants must reapply each month to be placed on the eligible list for the following month.

Custody Health Services (CHS) provides medical, mental health, and dental services to patients in custody at the 3 County Jail facilities: Main Jail, Elmwood, and Juvenile Detention facilities. CHS provides on-site routine and urgent/emergent medical services at both Main Jail and Elmwood adult detention facilities in Santa Clara County. Health care of incarcerated men and women includes care of acute and chronic illness as well as preventative and specialty care. CHS also runs a 39 single-bed acute psychiatric inpatient housing unit at the Main Jail. The services are provided for adult male and female patients who require acute inpatient services for stabilization. Juvenile Custody Health provides integrated medical services to justice-involved youth housed in Juvenile Hall and in James Ranch, including comprehensive pediatric medical, mental health, and dental care.

Selected candidate(s) must be able to work in a locked facility, which requires passing a background check for security clearance.
Some positions may require credentialing prior to appointment. If you have not previously completed a CAQH (Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare) application, it is recommended that you start one at the same time you submit your application for this recruitment. To start your CAQH application, visit .
CANDIDATES HIRED MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A SIGN-ON BONUS OF UP TO 5,000. A new hire or a regular coded full-time or part-time employee who is hired into, transfers, or promotes in the Marriage and Family Therapist or Psychiatric Social Worker classifications may be eligible to receive a sign-on bonus of up to 5,000 (subject to discontinuation at any time).

In addition to sign-on bonus, this classification is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates:
Effective June 23, 2025 - 4.00% increase
Learn more about Santa Clara Valley Healthcare: and follow us on:

Facebook I LinkedIn |
Instagram |

Newsletter Subscription | Sign Up
Typical Tasks
The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.

• Performs counseling, psychotherapy, case management, and treatment services with patients or clients and their families;

• Participates in the evaluation of problems presented and in the development of treatment plans;

• May participate in a group therapy program;

• Prepares social case histories with particular emphasis upon psycho-social factors affecting the patient or client;

• Cooperates with staff and other community agencies in carrying out treatment plans;

• Participates in psychotherapy and case management programs with psychiatric treatment teams;

• Interprets and explains social and emotional factors pertaining to illness to clients, relatives, and community groups, and may conduct educational sessions and training events, as appropriate;

• Evaluates new techniques for dealing with emotional and environmental problems;

• Refers patients or clients to appropriate community agencies;

• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW), as required*;

• Performs other related duties, as required.

Employment Standards
Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the ability to perform the above tasks, plus the possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities:
Training and Experience Note : The required knowledge and abilities are attained through possession of a Master's Degree that qualifies for licensure as described in the Special Requirements.
Special Requirements

• Possess and maintain current registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate Clinical Social Worker or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, for the duration of employment in this classification.

• Incumbents in this class must comply with California licensure requirements as outlined by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

• Some positions may require provider credentialing prior to appointment.

• Ability to travel to alternate locations in the course of work. If driving, possession of a valid California driver's license prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County driver authorization.

• *As a condition of employment, pursuant to California Government Code Sections and Local Ordinance, all County of Santa Clara employees are designated Disaster Service Workers (DSWs), including extra help. A DSW is required to complete all assigned DSW-related training, and in the event of an emergency, return to work as ordered.

Knowledge of :

• Principles of psychiatric social work and psychotherapy;

• Counseling, case management, and other techniques of psychiatric social work;

• Social aspects of behavioral health and emotional disturbances;

• Theory and practice of community behavioral health and substance use interventions;

• Community agencies and community resources serving the mentally ill and those with substance use disorders;

• Physical and mental illnesses and their impact on personality;

• English usage, style, grammar, punctuation, and spelling;

• Common computer systems and applications.

Ability to :

• Effectively apply psychiatric social work theory and case management skills, and psychotherapeutic interventions;

• Conduct differential diagnosis;

• Secure and record accurate and pertinent social and personal data;

• Effectively use psychiatric consultation;

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures;

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, at all levels, including colleagues, the public, and representatives of other agencies.

The County offers comprehensive first-class medical, dental, and vision benefits plans for County employees and their dependents, including plans with no deductibles, no co-pays, no co-insurance, and no prescription drug co-pays. Learn more

The County also offers generous paid time off with significant vacation, sick time, and 13 paid County holidays annually! Details are included in the with the bargaining unit applicable to the job classification.

In addition to the amazing perks above, the County also offers the additional benefits below.

Retirement Benefits
The County offers robust retirement plans including a (similar to the private sector's 401(k) plan) and the In addition to lifetime retirement income available through the CalPERS pension plan, the 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan provides a great way to save for retirement and supplement the defined benefit pension available to employees. These plans help our employees build a plan for their future and contribute to their family's long-term financial well-being.

Health Flexible Spending Account
The empowers employees to manage healthcare expenses efficiently with tax-free contributions (up to 3,200 for the 2024 calendar year). Secure tax-free solutions for your healthcare expenses and enjoy the flexibility to manage your healthcare finances effectively with the HFSA.

Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
The enables employees to utilize tax-free funds for dependent care services, facilitating a convenient and cost-effective approach for managing your dependent care expenses. The County also offers the , an employer-funded DCAP, for employees with annual income under 120,000.

Life and AD&D
The County offers life and disability benefits including , Insurance, These benefits ensure financial security and income support when you and your family need it most.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The County prioritizes employee mental health and well-being and offers a top-tier through Concern providing confidential counseling sessions covering stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, as well as financial/legal services, personal coaching, child and elder care referrals, and comprehensive crisis support.

Employee Wellness
The offers free wellness programing, fitness classes and resources; including Elevate My Wellness an all-in-one platform designed to elevate your well-being journey.

Education Reimbursement
A generous program is available, including Education Reimbursement for employees seeking additional training and professional development.

NOTE : Benefit and Retirement information may vary from bargaining unit to bargaining unit. Due to changes in State Law, current pension provisions described in the union contracts are not automatically applied. Specific pension benefits for new hires who start on or after January 1, 2013 may be different than indicated in the union contracts.

Click here to access all Memoranda of Understanding and most recent Summary of Changes.
01

(REQUIRED) Please answer the following questions. Completion of the following supplemental questions is REQUIRED and is an integral part of the evaluation process. Initially, it will be used to determine minimum qualifications. For those applicants meeting the employment standards, this information will be critical in the subsequent competitive assessment to identify those candidates to be invited to continue in the examination process. Your responses to the questions may also be reviewed and scored in a Competitive Rating evaluation process based on pre-determined rating criteria. Your answers should be as complete as possible, as no additional information will be accepted from applicants once the Competitive Rating evaluation has begun. A response of "see resume" or "see application" will deem your application incomplete. Include a detailed description of your work experience in the following format for EACH employer referenced, in each answer:
a) Employer name(s)
b) Job title(s)
c) Start/end dates of employment
d) Total hours worked per week
e) Description of task(s) performedDo you understand the requirement to provide complete answers in order to determine relevant experience for each area in question?

• Yes
• No

02

Have you previously received a sign-on bonus from the County?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a Master's degree in Social Work, Social Welfare or a in a closely related field that qualifies for licensure?

• Yes
• No

04

If you have a Master's Degree in a closely related field, please indicate which field below. If none, please indicate "N/A."
05

Are you currently registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW) or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, (APCC)?

• Yes
• No

06

Please indicate your current ACSW or APCC license number with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. If none, please indicate "N/A."
07

How many years of clinical experience do you have as an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW) or an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC)?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

08

Please describe your clinical working experience as an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW) or an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC).
In your response, include the name of employer(s), job title(s), dates of employment, number of hours worked per week, and job duties. If none, please indicate "N/A."
09

Select your experience with treatment and counseling in any of the follow areas:

• Client - centered group and individual counseling
• Crisis Intervention
• Relapse Prevention
• Behavior Modification
• Individual and Group Therapy
• CBT, DBT and/or trauma informed therapy

10

Please describe your experience in the above areas you selected and the treatment modalities that you used in the treatment of the patients/clients.
In your response, include the name of employer(s), job title(s), dates of employment, number of hours worked per week, and job duties. If none, please indicate "N/A."
11

Please select all the areas that you have one or more years of clinical experience.

• Adult
• Outpatient
• Drug and Alcohol
• Court Services
• Inpatient
• Crisis
• Grief or Hospice
• Probation
• Residential Treatment
• Conservatorship
• Custody Services
• Working with Unhoused Population

12

Please describe in detail your experience working with these modalities.
In your response, include the name of employer(s), job title(s), dates of employment, number of hours worked per week, and job duties. If none, please indicate "N/A."
13

Do you have experience working with clients who have been involved with the criminal justice system?

• Yes
• No

14

Please describe your work experience with clients who have been involved with the criminal justice system.
In your response, include the name of employer(s), job title(s), dates of employment, number of hours worked per week, and job duties. If none, please indicate "N/A."
15

Do you have experience working with probation and/or parole individuals who have been exposed to mental health issues?

• Yes
• No

16

Please describe your work experience with probation and/or parole individuals with mental health issues.
In your response, include the name of employer(s), job title(s), dates of employment, number of hours worked per week, and job duties. If none, please indicate "N/A."
17

Do you have treatment and counseling experience with dual diagnosed clients?

• Yes
• No

18

Please describe your treatment and counseling experience with dual diagnosed clients.
In your response, include the name of employer(s), job title(s), dates of employment, number of hours worked per week, and job duties. If none, please indicate "N/A."
19

The selected candidate must be able to work in a locked facility, which requires passing a background check for security clearance throughout the term of employment.
Do you understand and agree to this requirement?

• Yes
• No

20

CERTIFICATION
Do you certify that all of the statements made on this form are true, complete and correct to the best of your knowledge and belief and are made in good faith? Do you understand that you may be expected to substantiate these self-ratings if invited to interview for this position?

• Yes
• No

21

How did you find out about this job?

• Contacted by County Recruiter
• Contacted by a Recruitment Firm
• County Employee Referral
• County of Santa Clara Career Website
• County of Santa Clara Job Interests Email Notification
• Facebook
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Indeed
• Virtual Job Fair
• In Person Job Fair
• In-Person Networking Professional Event
• Virtual Networking Event
• Community Event
• Glassdoor
• Governmentjobs.com
• Professional Association
• Search Engine (Google, Bing, online search, etc.)
• Hospital Website: SCVMC, O'Connor Hospital, St. Louise Regional Hospital Website
• Handshake
• Student Career Center
• County Text Message
• Other (Specify in the next question)

22

If you selected "other" in the question above, please specify. If not applicable, please put N/A
Required Question

Salary : $113,416.16 - $37,217.60 Annually
Location : Throughout the County of Santa Clara, CA
Job Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
Job Number: 25-Y41-FF
Department: Behavioral Health Services
Opening Date: 09/18/2025
Closing Date: 11/17/ :59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: 01

Description

Join us in Behavioral Health Services!

Under general supervision, the Psychiatric Social Worker II (Licensed) provides counseling, psychotherapy, case management, and treatment services in a counseling center, clinic, or institutional setting.

The County of Santa Clara Behavioral Health Services Department (BHSD) strives to be a premier integrated behavioral health care provider, employer, and partner. We are a passionate team of caring, courageous staff and professionals dedicated to transforming the lives of individuals, children, families, and older adults impacted by mental health and substance use challenges. To support achievement of their hopes, dreams, and quality of life goals, our team provides high quality whole-person care and comprehensive community-based behavioral services through the lens of race, equity, diversity and inclusion. We are looking for stellar health care professionals like you to start a rewarding career with us and be a partner for health and wellness in the community.

Candidates can find numerous avenues to serve through various clinical program and services within the Behavioral Health Services Department:

• Access and Unplanned Services System of Care: The Access and Unplanned Services System of Care provides Crisis and Non-Crisis telephone services. These services include screening and referral to appropriate level of behavioral health care and support of individuals in mental health crisis through de-escalation counseling or referral for additional support through the Crisis Response continuum. The system includes all prevention services for both suicide and crisis and substance abuse initiatives through the community and institutions. Service include work with the LGBTQ+ community through outreach, the Q-Corner drop-in center and a Transgender Mental Health Outpatient clinic that provides mental health and dual diagnosis clinical treatment services.
• Children, Youth, and Family System of Care: The Children, Youth and Family System of Care (CFY) serves children, adolescents, young adults, and their families, ages birth through 25 years, who are experiencing social-emotional and behavioral health concerns. CYF provides outpatient care and programs specific to the unique needs of children and their families. Services provided are respectful of cultural values and the natural support systems of youth and families and address children and family behavioral health problems in the least restrictive, most family-like context possible
• Adult/Older Adult System of Care: The Adult/Older Adult System of Care (AOA) provides behavioral health services to adults (age 18-59 years) and older adults (age 60+ years) to enhance their basic self-care skills and functioning. Services are provided to support hope, wellness and recovery through addressing the special needs of the aging population, including the complex stressors older adults face, social isolation and behaviors unique to the aging population.

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
CANDIDATES HIRED MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A SIGN-ON BONUS, UP TO 5,000.

A new hire or a regular coded full-time or part-time employee who is hired into, transfers, or promotes in the classifications of Marriage and Family Therapist or Psychiatric Social Worker assigned to any shift in Behavioral Health Services may be eligible to receive a sign-on bonus of up to 5,000 (subject to discontinuation at any time).
This is a posting to fill vacant positions in BHSD that may be filled in the classifications of Marriage & Family Therapist I (associate), Marriage & Family Therapist II (licensed), Psychiatric Social Worker I (associate), or Psychiatric Social Worker II (licensed). Candidates need only to apply to one of these four postings for which they qualify in order to be considered. Additionally, this posting will create a list that will be used to fill vacancies for the following two months. Qualified applicants will remain on the list for two months and will be referred to available vacancies during that time. To be considered for future opportunities, applicants will need to reapply every two months in order to be placed on the eligible list for the following two months.

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Typical Tasks
The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.

• Performs intensive case management, counseling, psychotherapy, and treatment services with patients or clients and their families;

• Participates in the evaluation of problems presented and in the development of treatment plans;

• May participate in group therapy programs;

• Prepares social case histories with particular emphasis upon psycho-social factors affecting the patient or client;

• Cooperates with staff and other community agencies in carrying out treatment plans;

• Participates in psychotherapy programs with psychiatric staff treatment teams;

• Interprets and explains social and emotional factors pertaining to illness to clients, relatives, and community groups, and may conduct educational sessions and training events, as appropriate;

• Evaluates new techniques for dealing with emotional and environmental problems;

• Refers patients or clients to appropriate community agencies;

• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW), as required;

• Performs other related duties, as required.

Employment Standards
Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the ability to perform the above tasks, plus the possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities:

Training and Experience Note : The required knowledge and abilities are attained through possession of licensure as described in the Special Requirements.

Special Requirements

• Possess and maintain a registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), for the duration of employment in this classification.

• Incumbents in this class must comply with California licensure requirements as outlined by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

• Some positions may require provider credentialing prior to appointment.

• Ability to travel to alternate locations in the course of work. If driving, possession of a valid California driver's license prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County driver authorization.

• *As a condition of employment, pursuant to California Government Code Sections and Local Ordinance, all County of Santa Clara employees are designated Disaster Service Workers (DSWs), including extra help. A DSW is required to complete all assigned DSW-related training, and in the event of an emergency, return to work as ordered.

Knowledge of :

• Principles of psychiatric social work and psychotherapy;

• Counseling, case management, and other techniques of psychiatric social work;

• Social aspects of behavioral health and emotional disturbances;

• Theory and practice of community behavioral health and substance use interventions;

• Community agencies and community resources serving the mentally ill, alcohol and drug abusers, and alcoholism;

• Physical and mental illnesses and their impact on personality.

• English usage, style, grammar, punctuation, and spelling;

• Common computer systems and applications.

Ability to :

• Effectively apply psychiatric social work theory and case management skills and psychotherapeutic interventions;

• Conduct differential diagnosis;

• Develop and implement a treatment program;

• Secure and record accurate and pertinent social and personal data;

• Effectively use psychiatric consultation;

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures;

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, at all levels, including colleagues, the public, and representatives of other agencies.

The County offers comprehensive first-class medical, dental, and vision benefits plans for County employees and their dependents, including plans with no deductibles, no co-pays, no co-insurance, and no prescription drug co-pays. Learn more

The County also offers generous paid time off with significant vacation, sick time, and 13 paid County holidays annually! Details are included in the with the bargaining unit applicable to the job classification.

In addition to the amazing perks above, the County also offers the additional benefits below.

Retirement Benefits
The County offers robust retirement plans including a (similar to the private sector's 401(k) plan) and the In addition to lifetime retirement income available through the CalPERS pension plan, the 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan provides a great way to save for retirement and supplement the defined benefit pension available to employees. These plans help our employees build a plan for their future and contribute to their family's long-term financial well-being.

Health Flexible Spending Account
The empowers employees to manage healthcare expenses efficiently with tax-free contributions (up to 3,200 for the 2024 calendar year). Secure tax-free solutions for your healthcare expenses and enjoy the flexibility to manage your healthcare finances effectively with the HFSA.

Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
The enables employees to utilize tax-free funds for dependent care services, facilitating a convenient and cost-effective approach for managing your dependent care expenses. The County also offers the , an employer-funded DCAP, for employees with annual income under 120,000.

Life and AD&D
The County offers life and disability benefits including , Insurance, These benefits ensure financial security and income support when you and your family need it most.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The County prioritizes employee mental health and well-being and offers a top-tier through Concern providing confidential counseling sessions covering stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, as well as financial/legal services, personal coaching, child and elder care referrals, and comprehensive crisis support.

Employee Wellness
The offers free wellness programing, fitness classes and resources; including Elevate My Wellness an all-in-one platform designed to elevate your well-being journey.

Education Reimbursement
A generous program is available, including Education Reimbursement for employees seeking additional training and professional development.

NOTE : Benefit and Retirement information may vary from bargaining unit to bargaining unit. Due to changes in State Law, current pension provisions described in the union contracts are not automatically applied. Specific pension benefits for new hires who start on or after January 1, 2013 may be different than indicated in the union contracts.

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Please answer the following questions. Completion of the following supplemental questions is REQUIRED for your application and is an integral part of the evaluation process. Initially, it will be used to determine minimum qualifications. For those applicants meeting the employment standards, this information will be critical in the subsequent competitive assessment to identify those candidates to be invited to continue in the examination process. Your responses to the questions may also be reviewed and scored in a Competitive Rating evaluation process based on pre-determined rating criteria. Your answers should be as complete as possible, as no additional information will be accepted from applicants once the Competitive Rating evaluation has begun. Vague, incomplete or non-responsive answers could result in no or low scores in a competitive rating process. A response of "see resume" or "see application" will deem your application incomplete. Do you understand these requirements?

• Yes
• No

02

Have you previously received a sign-on bonus from the County?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess an active and valid license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), issued by the California State Board of Behavioral Sciences?

• Yes
• No

04

If you possess a license with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (LCSW or LPCC), please indicate your license number. If none, please indicate "N/A".
05

Some positions may require credentialing. If you have not previously completed a CAQH application it is recommended that you start one at the same time you submit your application for this recruitment. For more information on credentialing, please visit : or contact the Credentialing Team at or . Do you have a CAQH #?

• Yes
• No

06

If you have a CAQH #, please provide the number. If not applicable, enter N/A.
07

How many years of clinical experience do you possess working as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)?

• No experience
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

08

Describe your clinical experience working as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC).
Include in your response the name of the employer, job title, dates of experience, hours worked per week and your specific responsibilities. If none, please indicate "N/A."
09

Select the areas in which you possess treatment work experience (check all that apply):

• Child Welfare
• Families
• Juvenile Probation
• Trauma
• Serious Mental Illness
• Crisis Intervention
• Adult
• Outpatient
• Inpatient
• Drugs/Alcohol
• Social Services
• Justice Involvement
• Children
• School-based
• Grief/Hospice
• Probation/Parole
• Residential
• Disaster Relief
• Conservatorship
• Custody Health
• Homeless
• None of the above

10

For those areas you selected in the question above, describe your treatment work experience.
Include in your response the name of the employer, job title, dates of experience, hours worked per week and your specific responsibilities. If none, please indicate "N/A."
11

Select the treatment modalities in which you possess work experience (check all that apply):

• Co-Occurring
• Individual
• Group
• CBT
• DBT
• Motivational Interviewing
• Solution-focused/Short-term
• Grief
• None of the above

12

For those treatment modalities you selected in the question above, describe your work experience.
Include in your response the name of the employer, job title, dates of experience, hours worked per week and your specific responsibilities. If none, please indicate "N/A."
13

Do you have relevant educational and/or professional experience working with sexual orientation and/or gender identity?

• Yes
• No

14

Some positions work at Juvenile Hall and James Ranch. Do you have interest in working in a locked setting, which includes a pay differential and schedules that may include a 4/10 scheduled and work hours from 8am - 7pm and a Saturday or Sunday?

• Yes
• No

15

How did you find out about this job?

• Contacted by County Recruiter
• Contacted by a Recruitment Firm
• County Employee Referral
• County of Santa Clara Career Website
• County of Santa Clara Job Interests Email Notification
• Facebook
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Indeed
• Virtual Job Fair
• In Person Job Fair
• In-Person Networking Professional Event
• Virtual Networking Event
• Community Event
• Glassdoor
• Governmentjobs.com
• Professional Association
• Search Engine (Google, Bing, online search, etc.)
• Hospital Website: SCVMC, O'Connor Hospital, St. Louise Regional Hospital Website
• Handshake
• Student Career Center
• County Text Message
• Other (Specify in the next question)

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If you selected an event/fair or other in the question above, please specify. If not, type N/A.
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CERTIFICATION
Do you certify that all of the statements made on this form are true, complete and correct to the best of your knowledge and belief and are made in good faith? Do you understand that you may be expected to substantiate these self-ratings if invited to interview for this position?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

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Contract Length: Minimum 6 months, with potential to extend

Shifts: Part-time and Full-time Available



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