Sheriff's Detentions, Mental Health Case Management

Salary: $83,824.00 - $103,043.20 Annually
Location : County of San Diego, CA
Job Type: Regular - Full time
Job Number: 26484701
Department: Sheriff
Division: Detention Oper Area 3
Opening Date: 02/03/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


Job Summary
The County of San Diego is currently accepting applications for the position of

Sheriff's Mental Health Case Management Clinician

This position is eligible for appointment at step 1, $83,824.00 annually . County employees are subject to the County Promotion Rule for Step Placement in Accordance with Compensation Ordinance 1.3.5.

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)
The following additional pay incentives and premiums are available

** 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.
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Ideal Candidate
The department desires a candidate that can communicate effectively, is eager to learn, and willing to work in a correctional facility environment. Pre-licensing and close to 3,000 work hours completed is ideal.


Education and Experience
Education, training and/or experience, that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above. Qualifying education/experience:

1. 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
2. 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).

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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.
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.
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01


Do you possess a master's degree from an accredited U.S. graduate school or a foreign equivalency certificate in social work, psychology, counseling, or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

02


Which of the following California Department of Consumers Affairs, Board of Behavioral Science associations do you have active registration with:

• Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW)
• Associate Marriage, Family and Child Counselor (AMFT)
• Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC)
• I am not registered

03


All applicants for this position are required to have a National Provider Identification number (NPI) at the time of employment. Incumbents are required to maintain the NPI throughout employment in this class. Please indicate that you have read and understand this.

• Yes
• No

04


Work primarily takes place in an office environment within a locked detention facility. Work involves exposure to computer screens. You have frequent contact with persons who are inebriated, uncooperative, and/or emotionally disturbed persons. You may be exposed to infectious illnesses and to incarcerated individuals whose behavior is unpredictable and occasionally violent and combative. You may be required to work evenings and/or weekends. Are you willing to work under these conditions?

• Yes
• No

05


Have you ever been convicted of a felony? Please note that felony convictions will be disqualifying.

• Yes
• No

06


Do you have experience in any of the following areas? Please select all that apply

• Drug and Alcohol
• Co-occurring disorders
• Forensics or criminology
• Motivation interviewing
• Trauma care
• Special or minority populations
• Health psychology
• Community based social services
• Research / Evidence based practices
• No experience

07


How many years of experience do you have in sexual assault response or crisis intervention?

• Less than one (1) year of experience
• one (1) year, but less than three (3) years of experience
• Three (3) years, but less than five (5) years of experience
• Five (5) years of experience or more
• No experience

08


Where did you hear about this job opportunity?

• Newspaper
• Magazine
• Military Ad
• Television/News
• Radio
• Peacock
• Indeed
• Business Website
• College Website
• YouTube
• Instagram
• Google
• Microsoft Edge
• Other Website
• Referral - County Employee
• Referral - Deputy Sheriff
• Referral - Friend
• Referral - Other Law Enforcement
• Gym
• Recruiting Van
• Bus
• Billboard
• Career Fair
• Community Event
• Health/Fitness Expo
• Miramar Airshow
• Petco Park
• San Diego County Fair
• College Campus
• College/High School Fair
• Career Center
• Criminal Justice/Admin of Justice
• Military Base
• Military Fair
• Personal Interest
• Voice and View
• Other

09


If you answered "Other" to the question above, please indicate where you first heard about this job opportunity. If this does not apply, please indicate "n/a" below.
Required Question