Job Description

Introduction

This examination is being given to fill one vacancy with Correction Health Services and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. 


Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline.


Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a law enforcement background, physical, and drug screening.


NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.

The following incentives and bonuses may be available for eligible new hires. Incentives and bonuses are subject to approval by Human Resources:

  • Vacation Accrual Rate: San Joaquin County vacation accrual rate consistent with the candidate's total years of public service. 
  • Sick Leave: Candidates leaving other employment may receive credit for actual non-reimbursable sick leave hours (up to 160 hours) from their last agency. Hours shall be subject to San Joaquin County's minimum sick leave cash out provisions.
  • New Hire Retention Bonus:

    • $2,000 upon completion of first year equivalent employment (2,080 hours)


    $1,000 upon completion of third year equivalent employment (6,240 hours)


    $3,000 upon completion of sixth year equivalent employment (12,480 hours)

    TYPICAL DUTIES

  • Plans, assigns and directs the work of a unit of professional and/or para-professional staff in the performance of social casework; may perform clinical supervision.
  • Works with mentally ill, disabled or emotionally handicapped individuals in team treatment programs.
  • Makes or reviews decisions on difficult casework matters; participates in interdisciplinary diagnostic and dispositional conferences to determine nature of illness and recommend treatment plans.
  • Plans and implements treatment methods and service components; performs clinical assessments; provides clinical monitoring and quality control services.
  • Assists in the development of community resources for all programs; confers with other services and relevant agencies.
  • Assists and participates in the development and delivery of in-service training and staff development programs.
  • May be responsible for coordinating a client caseload requiring clinical case management and providing related services in office and/or field settings.
  • Coordinates and conducts audits, reviews, monitoring, and analysis to formulate recommendations for maximizing effectiveness and compliance of service delivery.
  • May assist management in the oversight and monitoring of contracts.
  • Evaluates the effectiveness of policies and procedures.
  • May direct research studies.
  • Prepares and maintains correspondence and reports.
  • Speaks before interested groups on specific health care programs and services.

    • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    EITHER PATTERN I
    Special Requirement: Must possess and maintain a valid license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), or a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. OR PATTERN II
    Special Requirement: Must possess and maintain a valid license as a Psychologist issued by the California Board of Psychology. AND FOR BOTH PATTERNS
    Education: Graduation from an accredited university with a master’s or doctorate degree in social work, counseling, psychology or other course of study acceptable to the State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences towards licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Psychologist. Experience: Three years of progressively responsible counseling or therapy in clinical or treatment casework experience to include six months as a licensed LCSW, MFT, LPCC or Psychologist. License: Possession of a valid California driver's license if required by the nature of the assignment.

    KNOWLEDGE

    Principles of supervision and training; methods and techniques of giving casework consultation to staff members; laws, rules and regulations governing the operation of public social services agencies and the various specialized assistance programs; community public and private agency resources; social services research methods and techniques.

    ABILITY

    Plan, organize and supervise the work of subordinate clinicians and related staff; work cooperatively with fellow employees and the general public; organize and interpret data pertinent to caseload management; interpret program goals; apply casework skills and knowledge to meet goals; communicate effectively; write clear, concise reports; effectively use related computer applications; interpret laws that apply to program.

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