Psychiatric Social Worker I/II/III/IV

Psychiatric Social Worker

Under immediate (I) or general (II, III, IV) supervision, provides clinical or administrative psychiatric social work services in a multi-cultural environment through the use of individual, family, or group therapy, case management, interagency collaboration, and community organization; and, performs related work as required. The ideal candidate for this position interacts with the family, patient and other disciplines to address social concerns and coordinate a safe and acceptable discharge plan. The incumbent will perform assessments, psycho-education case management for patients and their families in collaboration with other members of the treatment team. Functions of this position will include clinical charting and discharge planning, coordinating community support services with the treatment and case management plans, collaborating with community health, education, social services, juvenile or criminal justice agencies, or other services to assist the client and/or family member. Must be able to work collaboratively with the Multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced state healthcare environment. Most positions, unless otherwise specified, require some evening, weekend and holiday hours.

The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package. Aside from our base salary range, an employee within this position will also be eligible for the following:

• Educational/Bilingual Incentive - Incumbents may be eligible for an educational incentive of 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% based on completion of an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree. Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational need and certification of skill.
• Deferred Compensation - Eligible to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan. If you participate in the County sponsored 401(k) plan, the County will match a part of your contribution up to 3% of your salary, on a per pay period basis. Following five (5) years of continuous County service, an additional 2% non-elective contribution will be made to the 401(k) plan.
• Health Plans - You are afforded a flexible credit allowance for purchasing medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from a group of authorized plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Pre-tax benefit towards eligible medical, dental, and vision care expenses.
• Pension Plan - Participation in the County's defined benefit pension plan. If eligible, you may establish reciprocity with other public retirement systems such as CalPERS.
• Holidays - 12 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday.

To learn more about the benefits, please follow the link below: SEIU MOA 2022-2025 (Download PDF reader)

Psychiatric Social Worker I ($30.26 - $38.52 hourly) is the entry level classification where emphasis is on learning casework methods, procedures, policies under close supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Psychiatric Social Worker II ($2,766.89 - $3,878.49 Biweekly) is the journey level classification providing standard services under general supervision. Psychiatric Social Worker III ($2,905.79 - $4,070.28 Biweekly) is the fully licensed, advanced journey clinical level assigned more leadership responsibilities and complex clinical and case management responsibilities. A PSW III requires greater skill and depth of job knowledge in assessing problem situations, and formulating and implementing plans for services. Psychiatric Social Worker IV ($3,049.80 - $4,272.70 Biweekly) is the fully licensed, expert level which can accept clinical leadership responsibilities, the most complex clinical and case management responsibilities, and may provide clinical supervision when called upon by the program manager. In addition to assignments similar to the three lower levels, a PSW IV is expected to provide training, assist in the development of interagency collaboration, and perform other tasks to assist administrative efforts. This level may also supervise specialized teams or coordinate centralized, department-wide client support services.

Psychiatric Social Worker I, II, III, and IV are represented by the Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) and are not eligible for overtime compensation. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-Term) Intermittent, and Extra-Help vacancies within the Health Care Agency. There is currently one (1) Intermittent vacancy

OPENING DATE: 7/3/2025

CLOSING DATE: Continuous (Previously 7/18/2025)

Duties may include but are not limited to the following.

• Performs assessments, individual or group therapy, psycho-education case management for clients and their families in collaboration with other members of the treatment team; clinical charting; and, discharge planning;
• Participates in treatment and case management team meetings;
• Coordinates community support services with the treatment and case management plan;
• Collaborates with community health, education, social services, juvenile or criminal justice agencies, or other services to assist the client and/or family member;
• Formulates plan and holds daily unit therapy groups; and
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Psychiatric Social Worker II In addition to the duties above, the Psychiatric Social Worker II may include:

• Performs independent treatment and case management duties.

Psychiatric Social Worker III In addition to the duties above, the Psychiatric Social Worker III may include any combination of the following tasks:

• Performs complex clinical and case management activities;
• Assists in planning, organizing, and coordinating mental health or substance abuse services and programs;
• Assists in monitoring client outcomes and cost data; and makes recommendations for improved performance;
• Makes presentations to local agencies, community groups, visitors, and at colleges;

Psychiatric Social Worker IV In addition to the duties above, the Psychiatric Social Worker IV may perform any combination of the following tasks:

• Performs the most complex clinical and case management assignments.
• Provides training and clinical supervision for subordinate professional and paraprofessional staff or social work students in field work placement.
• Supervises specialized teams or coordinates department wide client service functions.
• Develops and monitors interagency agreements, policies, procedures, and protocols as needed.
• Assists Program Supervisors with special projects.

These are entrance requirements to the exam process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

Education, Training, and Experience:

• Possession of a Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited university AND Proof of Registration as an Associate with the California Department of Consumer Affairs Board of Behavioral Science Examiners (BBS) as an Associate Clinical Social Worker OR Be within six months of completion of the requirements for graduation with a Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited university. Candidates who meet this qualification may receive a conditional offer of employment. Candidates must provide the following by date of hire or the offer of employment will be withdrawn:
• Proof of possession of a Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited university AND Proof of Registration as an Associate with the California Department of Consumer Affairs Board of Behavioral Science Examiners.

Psychiatric Social Worker II

• Possession of a Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited university, AND Proof of Registration as an Associate with the California Department of Consumer Affairs Board of Behavioral Science Examiners (BBS) as an Associate Clinical Social Worker, AND At least one (1) year of experience in a psychiatric or alcohol/drug services setting working with seriously emotionally disturbed and/or addicted children or adolescents, or seriously mentally ill and/or addicted adults or seniors, and their families.

Psychiatric Social Worker III

• Possession of a Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited university, MUST HAVE A CALIFORNIA LICENSE AS A CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER AND At least three (3) years of experience in a psychiatric or alcohol/drug services setting working with seriously emotionally disturbed and/or addicted children or adolescents, or seriously mentally ill and/or addicted adults or seniors, and their families.

Psychiatric Social Worker IV

• Possession of a Master'