The County of San Diego is currently accepting applications for the position of
MENTAL HEALTH CASE MANAGEMENT CLINICIAN
Future Salary Increases
** July 2024 - 5.08% increase to base pay (2.75% Across-the-Board + 2.33% Market Increase)
$81,931.20 annual base salary
The hiring departments have numerous immediate vacancies and will be holding interviews on Tuesdays. Job offers will be made shortly after the interviews.The County of San Diego has an excellent opportunity for Mental Health Case Management Clinician to provide adult mental health services to significantly improve the lives of individuals with mental illness. As a Mental Health Case Management Clinician, you will provide case management services for voluntary and involuntary clients who are diagnosed with mental illness.
Positions are located at various departments within the Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) including Adult Case Management, Mental Health Administration, and the San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital. The ideal candidate will:
- Have experience providing case management services to adult clients who have serious mental illness
- Be able to assist clients and function independently in field work situations
- Have experience conducting behavioral health assessments to determine mental health and social service needs of clients.
Required Education and Experience:- An Associates of Arts degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field AND six (6) years of experience in a mental health setting providing case management services to individuals with serious mental illness. Two (2) of which must be post Associates of Arts degree clinical experience. OR
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field, AND four (4) years of experience in a mental health setting providing case management services to individuals with serious mental illness. OR
- A master's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in social work, psychology, counseling or a related field, AND two (2) years of experience in a mental health setting providing case management services to individuals with serious mental illness; OR
- A master's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in social work psychology, counseling, or a related field (two-year program) AND an Intern/Associates (ACSW, AMFT, APCC) registration number with the Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Notes:
The possession of the following types of current licenses and certificates are desirable: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Registered Nurses or an equivalent license issued by the State of California or other recognized national or state agency or organization; Certification as a Rehabilitation Counselor from a recognized national or state agency or organization.
All applicants using an LCSW or equivalent license to qualify for this position are required to have a National Provider Identification Number (NPI) at time of employment. Incumbents are required to maintain the NPI throughout employment in this class.
Condition of Employment:
As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
Desirable Traits:
Communicates Effectively, Knowledge Worker, Customer Focused, Values and Respects Others, Drives to Excel, Teamwork and Collaboration, Continuous Learning, Demonstrates Ethical Behavior, and Supportive of Change.
Evaluation:
Qualified applicants will be placed on a four (4) month eligible list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained on their employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you give will be scored using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
Note: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
