Psychiatric Social Worker/Marriage & Family Therapist I/II - Forensic Mental Health

Company:  County of San Mateo, CA
Location: San Mateo
Closing Date: 08/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Salary : $101,878.40 - $127,420.80 Annually
Location : County of San Mateo, CA
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: G035ZCHS
Department: Correctional Health Services
Opening Date: 05/28/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Bargaining Unit: 08
Description
The County of San Mateo is currently seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of
Psychiatric Social Worker I/II - Marriage & Family Therapist I/II
Forensic Mental Health
Please view theonline brochure for a detailed description of this position and instructions on how to apply! For a PDF copy of the brochure, please click here !
Psychiatric Social Worker/ Marriage & Family Therapist I $43.56 - $54.46 Hourly
$7,550.40 - $9,439.73 Monthly
$90,604.80 - $113,276.80 AnnuallyPsychiatric Social Worker /Marriage & Family Therapist II $48.98 - $61.26 Hourly
$8,489.87 - $10,618.40 Monthly
$101,878.40 - $127,420.80 Annually
NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
Application/Examination
Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current employees of the County of San Mateo with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, extra help/limited term positions prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.
Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.
The examination process will consist of an auto-scored relevant Training and Experience (T&E) evaluation based solely on the candidate's responses to the supplemental questions (weight: 100%). Candidates who pass the Training and Experience evaluation will be placed on an eligible list ranked according to the auto-scores. Candidates ranked within the top banded scores on the eligible list will be forwarded to the hiring department for departmental interviews. This interview process will be the basis for final selection. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply " button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https ://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.
About the County
San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.
The County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.
The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.
Please visit for a complete listing of all benefits for this classification.
Benefits are offered to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. All benefits are subject to change.
As an additional benefit, the County offers extensive training and development programs designed to improve skills and enhance career opportunities. Most programs are offered on County time at no cost to you.
County employees are also covered by the federal Social Security system and earn benefits for retirement based on salary and time worked.
01
IMPORTANT : Applicants for this position are required to submit responses to the supplemental questions below. Your responses will provide detailed information about your background and experience related to this position. This information will weigh heavily in the application screening by the subject matter experts and will also be used in the selection process. Answer the questions completely, paying attention to the multi-parts of the questions. While being thorough and detailed, also be concise. Your strategic use of language as well as neatness, clarity of expression, attention to detail, proper use of grammar and the ability to follow instructions will be considered in the evaluation process. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for your responses.
  • Proceed to Supplemental Questions

02
This position REQUIRES current California registration as either an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW) or Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT); or current California license as either a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). (Please include your license or registration number on the Certificates & Licenses section of the application. A "None of the above" answer will disqualify you from this recruitment.)Please indicate which of the following applies:
  • Registration as an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW)
  • Registration as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT)
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
  • None of the above-I DO NOT MEET THIS REQUIREMENT

03
Provide your California Board of Behavioral Sciences issued registration OR license (a) number; (b) issue date; AND (c) expiration date for verification.Note: Please be prepared to bring a copy of your current license to the interview or you may attach a copy to your application.
04
Some positions require the ability to speak, read and write fluently in English and Spanish, English and Tagalog, English and Chinese or English and Russian. Other prevalent languages may be needed for some positions and are helpful. Select any language(s) in which you are fluent, other than English. (Please make sure you have entered any languages other than English in which you are fluent on the Agency-wide question number 4 on your application.)
  • I am fluent in English and Spanish
  • I am fluent in English and Tagalog
  • I am fluent in English and Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin)
  • I am fluent in English and Russian
  • I am fluent in English and Arabic
  • I am fluent in English and Burmese
  • I am fluent in English and Hindi
  • I am fluent in English and Portuguese
  • None of the languages listed above

05
Considering your previous work experience and/or internship experience in what setting/environment did you perform the task(s) selected?
  • Outpatient Clinic
  • Acute Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
  • Home/field-based visits
  • School-based setting
  • Therapeutic environment with abused and neglected youth
  • Juvenile Detention Facility
  • Adult Correctional Facility
  • Primary Care
  • Telephone screening/triage
  • In a classroom or milieu setting
  • Internship
  • Other experience

06
The County has an Employee Referral Program whereby current employees are recognized monetarily for referring successful applicants for employment into "hard-to-fill" positions. Were you referred to this position by a current County of San Mateo employee? Please provide the name of employee. (Must be provided at the time of application.)
Required Question
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