United States San Mateo County, CA
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Psychiatric Social Worker/Marriage & Family Therapist I/II – HEAL Program
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Psychiatric Social Worker/Marriage & Family Therapist I/II – HEAL Program
Salary
$95,139.20 – $133,785.60 Annually
Location
County of San Mateo, CA
Job Type
Regular
Job Number
G035ZH
Department
Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
Opening Date
05/28/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
Bargaining Unit
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Description
Benefits
Questions
Description
Please Note: This recruitment was amended on June 26, 2025 to update the Qualifications, and Supplemental Questions to include applicants who have submitted an application for registration with the BBS as an AMFT or ACSW and have had at least one year in an internship in a county run behavioral health setting in good standing (documentation must be attached).
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
Behavioral Health and Recovery Services – HEAL Program
Please view the online brochure (https://tinyurl.com/4ux23yyy) for a detailed description of this position and instructions on how to apply! For a PDF copy of the brochure, please click here !
Exciting news! Candidates have the opportunity to receive a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000. First-time external new hires, or current staff promoted internally or from other County departments into a regular Psychiatric Social Worker or Marriage and Family Therapist position in Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) may be eligible to receive a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 (subject to discontinuation at any time). The sign-on bonus will be in 3 phases and will be prorated for part-time positions. Restrictions Apply. Please see link for details. https://jobs.smcgov.org/hiring-incentives/
Psychiatric Social Worker/ Marriage & Family Therapist I
$45.74 – $57.18 Hourly
$7,928.27 – $9,911.20 Monthly
$95,139.20 – $118,934.40 Annually
Psychiatric Social Worker /Marriage & Family Therapist II
$58.72 – $73.42 Hourly
$8,914.53 – $11,148.80 Monthly
$106,974.40 – $133,785.60 Annually
NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
Application/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.
EXAMINATION/SELECTION PROCESS
The examination/selection process will consist of the steps detailed in order below.
The examination process will consist of an application screening based on the candidates’ application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. 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.
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We invite you to explore our Benefits-at-a-Glance (https://www.smcgov.org/sites/default/files/2025-05/Benefits%20at%20a%20Glance%204.29.25.pdf) page for a snapshot of the comprehensive and competitive benefits available to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. From health and wellness to financial security, our benefits are designed to support you at every stage of your career. (Please note that benefits are subject to change.)
In addition to core benefits, the County is proud to offer a variety of wellness and professional development programs to help you grow both personally and professionally. Most of these enriching opportunities are available during work hours and come at no cost to you.
As a County employee, you’ll also be covered by the federal Social Security system, earning valuable retirement benefits based on your salary and years of service.
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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
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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). If not yet a Registered ACSW or AMFT, this position REQUIRES, proof of application for an ACSW or AMFT Registration with the the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) to qualify. (Please include your license or registration number on the Certificates & Licenses section of the application or proof of application if you are not yet registered, Without proof of application you will be disqualified from this recruitment. 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)
I have submitted my application for my ACSW with the BBS and attached proof of submission.
I have submitted my application for my AMFT with the BBS and attached proof of submission.
None of the above-I DO NOT MEET THIS REQUIREMENT
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The Ideal Candidate if not yet registered as an ACSW or AMFT or licensed, has at least one year in an internship in a county run behavioral health setting in good standing. Do you have at least one year in an internship in a county run behavioral health setting in good standing?
Yes
No
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If you are not yet registered as an ACSW or AMFT or licensed, and you answered yes to the above question, please describe the setting where you had at least one year in an internship in a county run behavioral health setting in good standing. Be specific about the type of organization and dates.
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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.
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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
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Considering the majority of your previous paid work experience and/or internship experience, how long have you provided clinical services for an adult and/or older adult population?
3 years or more
2 years
1 year
Less than 1 year
Never, but willing to learn
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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
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Considering your previous paid work experience and/or internship experience, select all skills/treatment modalities in which you are proficient. (Please select all that apply.)
Providing individual and group skill-based psycho-education
Conducting treatment groups in schools or other community settings with children having emotional disturbance
Psychological diagnostic methods and terminology
Evidence- based interventions
Community-based practices
Trauma Informed Care
Co-occurring treatment and interventions
Conducting risk assessments
Crisis intervention
Documenting in an electronic health record
Providing clinical services for clients from diverse cultures and backgrounds
Other skills
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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.)
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How did you learn about this position?
County of San Mateo Website
County of San Mateo Job Interest Card Notification
County Hosted Virtual Event
County Hosted Job Fair
CalOpps.org
College/University Career Center
Community-based Organization Posting
Facebook/Instagram
Friend or Relative
GovernmentJobs.com
Indeed
Job Fair
Professional Publication/Website (Please specify in next question)
X (formerly called Twitter)
Zip Recruiter
Other (Please specify in next question)
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If you answered, “Professional Publication/Website” or “Other” to the above question, please indicate below how you learned about this position. Your response to this question will help us in better marketing County jobs. Type NA if not applicable.
Required Question
Employer
County of San Mateo
Address
County of San Mateo Human Resources Department 500 County Center, 4th Floor Redwood City, California, 94063-1663
Phone
(650) 363-4343
Website
https://jobs.smcgov.org
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