San Diego County Public Defender’s Office
Sheriff's Detentions, Mental Health Case Management Clinician-24484709
San Diego County Public Defender’s Office, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Future Salary Increases
June 26, 2026 – 4.67% increase to base pay (3.50% Across-the-Board + 1.17% Market Increase) June 25, 2027 – 4.17% increase to base pay (3.00% Across-the-Board + 1.17% Market Increase) Additional Pay Incentives and Premiums
Up to one hundred dollars ($100) off of the full purchase price for public transportation to travel to and from work (San Diego Metropolitan Transit System pass, North County Transit District pass, Transit Pass Program) $300 monthly allowance for parking expenses at certain County of San Diego work locations $200 monthly allowance for employees who participate in the County Ride Sharing Program through SANDAG for certain work locations Reimbursement for the cost of renewing license or certification (must work at least 80 hours biweekly) About the Position
Under direction, to provide case management services to clients who are diagnosed with mental illnesses; and to perform related work as required. Sheriff's Detentions, Mental Health Case Management Clinician is a journey level class in the Sheriff's Detentions, Mental Health Clinician series. This is an unlicensed professional social worker class responsible for providing case management services to clients in custody convicted of crimes confined in a Sheriff's detention facility. Positions in this class are allocated to the San Diego Sheriff's Office. Positions are located at various facilities within the Sheriff's Detention network and the San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital. Ideal Candidate
The department desires a candidate that can communicate effectively, is eager to learn, and is willing to work in a correctional facility environment. Pre-licensing and close to 3,000 work hours completed is ideal. Education and Experience
A Master's degree from an accredited graduate school, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in social work, psychology, counseling, or a closely related field AND Active registration with the California Department of Consumers Affairs, Board of Behavioral Science in one of the following: Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW), or Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC). 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. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Desirable Traits
Communicates Effectively, Knowledge Worker, Customer Focused, Values and Respects Others, Drives to Excel, Teamwork and Collaboration, Continuous Learning, Demonstrates Ethical Behavior, Supportive of Change Evaluation
Qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) 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. Accommodations
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job on a case-by-case basis. Diversity & Inclusion
The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.
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June 26, 2026 – 4.67% increase to base pay (3.50% Across-the-Board + 1.17% Market Increase) June 25, 2027 – 4.17% increase to base pay (3.00% Across-the-Board + 1.17% Market Increase) Additional Pay Incentives and Premiums
Up to one hundred dollars ($100) off of the full purchase price for public transportation to travel to and from work (San Diego Metropolitan Transit System pass, North County Transit District pass, Transit Pass Program) $300 monthly allowance for parking expenses at certain County of San Diego work locations $200 monthly allowance for employees who participate in the County Ride Sharing Program through SANDAG for certain work locations Reimbursement for the cost of renewing license or certification (must work at least 80 hours biweekly) About the Position
Under direction, to provide case management services to clients who are diagnosed with mental illnesses; and to perform related work as required. Sheriff's Detentions, Mental Health Case Management Clinician is a journey level class in the Sheriff's Detentions, Mental Health Clinician series. This is an unlicensed professional social worker class responsible for providing case management services to clients in custody convicted of crimes confined in a Sheriff's detention facility. Positions in this class are allocated to the San Diego Sheriff's Office. Positions are located at various facilities within the Sheriff's Detention network and the San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital. Ideal Candidate
The department desires a candidate that can communicate effectively, is eager to learn, and is willing to work in a correctional facility environment. Pre-licensing and close to 3,000 work hours completed is ideal. Education and Experience
A Master's degree from an accredited graduate school, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in social work, psychology, counseling, or a closely related field AND Active registration with the California Department of Consumers Affairs, Board of Behavioral Science in one of the following: Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW), or Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC). 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. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Desirable Traits
Communicates Effectively, Knowledge Worker, Customer Focused, Values and Respects Others, Drives to Excel, Teamwork and Collaboration, Continuous Learning, Demonstrates Ethical Behavior, Supportive of Change Evaluation
Qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) 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. Accommodations
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job on a case-by-case basis. Diversity & Inclusion
The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.
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