Licensed Mental Health Clinician, Sheriff's

Salary: $92,913.60 - $119,912.00 Annually
Location : County of San Diego, CA
Job Type: Regular - Full time
Job Number: 26527902
Department: Sheriff
Opening Date: 02/18/2025
Closing Date: Continuous


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

Licensed Mental Health Clinician, Sheriff's Detentions
Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis.

The starting salary for this position will be based on the candidate's qualifications at time of appointment.
Future Salary Increase

** June 2026 - 4.3% increase to base pay (3.5% Across-the-Board + .80% Market Adjustment)


** June 2027 - 3.8% increase to base pay (3.0% Across-the-Board + .80% Market Adjustment)


The following additional premiums are available:

* 10% locked facilities premium and 10% premium for institutional work location
Qualified applicants will be invited to schedule an interview time and should expect to spend at least two hours for the interview and background process. Additional information will be provided prior to the interview. Interview times will be assigned on a first come, first served basis, so if you are contacted for an interview, please schedule as soon as possible. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical exam approximately 2-3 business weeks after the interview date.
This is a licensed professional class in the Sheriff's Office, Medical Services Division. Mental Health Clinicians provide a wide variety of professional mental health and case management services to incarcerated individuals with psychiatric disorders. In this position, you will conduct clinical assessments and develop treatment plans within a medical/psychiatric treatment program to patients presenting a varied array of psychiatric/psychological/substance use issues.
The complete description of the duties and responsibilities can be found by visiting the job classification page.
This hard to recruit position qualifies for the Employee Referral Reward Program. If a current County of San Diego employee referred you to apply for this position, please indicate the employee's name on your job application in the space provided.
Ideal Candidate

• Professional level experience as part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team
• Served as a program specialist or provided technical expertise through the application of appropriate individual or group psycho-therapeutic methods to adults during periods of crisis
• Familiarity with and ability to function within the organizational structure of a law enforcement agency
• Experience interfacing with a wide range of community organizations and knowledge of community resources
• Professional demeanor with other agencies and collaborative partners with incarcerated individuals and families of incarcerated individuals
• Knowledge of the California Welfare Act, Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act and Penal Codes 1026, 2970 and 1370

In addition, the department desires a candidate that displays leadership skills, can communicate effectively, can hold self and others accountable, is a problem solver and is innovative, demonstrates ethical behavior, leverages resources (coaches and develops), drives to excel, maximizes team effectiveness, and is supportive of change.

Hiring Process and Timeline

The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.

• Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
• Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 weeks following successful background investigation results.
• Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.

If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Current licensure by the State of California as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage, Family and Child Counselor (MFCC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Clinical Psychologist
2. AND Possession of a master's degree from an accredited graduate school in social work, psychology, counseling or a closely related field;
3. AND At least two (2) years of full-time, post master's degree experience in a mental health program providing counseling and crisis intervention to adults under clinical supervision.

A copy of your license and diploma/transcripts MUST be submitted with your application.
Blind Applicant Screening
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all new recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, will hide a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process will help contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.


The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire

Conditions 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. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
Working Condition

• Work primarily takes place in an office environment within a locked detention facility
• Involves frequent contact with persons who are inebriated, uncooperative and/or emotionally disturbed
• May be exposed to infectious illnesses and to incarcerated individuals whose behavior is unpredictable and occasionally violent and combative
• May involve daily travel to various locations throughout San Diego County

Background

• Felony convictions will be disqualifying
• Misdemeanor convictions may be disqualifying depending on type, number, severity, and recency
• Must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness
• Prior to appointment, candidates will be subject to a thorough background investigation which may include a truth verification examination or test

Evaluation
Qualified applicants will be placed on a four (4) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental applications. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system.

Accommodation
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job, on a case-by-case basis.

Veterans

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01


Please select your current State of California license. Note: A copy of your current licensure must be attached to your application.

• Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Marriage, Family and Child Counselor (MFCC)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
• Clinical Psychologist
• None of the Above

02


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? Note: A copy of your transcripts, diploma, or foreign equivalency certification must be attached to your application.

• Yes
• No

03


How many years of full-time, post-master's degree, experience do you have in a mental health program providing counseling and crisis intervention to adults, under clinical supervision?

• Less than one (1) year of experience
• One (1) year, but less than two (2) years of experience
• Two (2) years, but less than three (3) years of experience
• Three (3) years, but less than four (4) years of experience
• Four (4) years, but less than five (5) years of experience
• Five (5) years of experience or more
• No Experience

04


Please briefly describe your post master's degree experience in a mental health program providing counseling and crisis intervention to adults, under clinical supervision. Include your duties, example(s) of administrative responsibilities, your employer's name, your job title(s) and dates of employment. If not applicable, please indicate "N/A" in the section below.
05


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

• Yes
• No

06


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

07


The County of San Diego has openings at various detention facilities. Please indicate which locations you would be willing to work at: (check all that apply)

• George Bailey Detention Facility (GBDF) (446 Alta Rd # 5300, San Diego, CA 92158)
• Rock Mountain Detention Facility (RMDF) (446 Alta Road, Ste. 5400 San Diego, CA 92158)
• East Mesa Reentry Facility (EMRF) (446 Alta Rd., Ste. 5200 San Diego, CA 92158)
• South Bay Detention Facility (SBDF) (500 Third Ave. Chula Vista, CA 91910)
• San Diego Central Jail (SDCJ) (1173 Front Street San Diego, CA 92101)
• Vista Detention Facility (VDF) (325 S. Melrose Dr., #200 Vista, CA 92081)
• Las Colinas Detentions and Re-entry Facility (LCDRF) (451 Riverview Parkway Santee, CA 92071)

08


Please select the areas in which you possess a license or certificate. Check all that apply.For these to be considered in the evaluation process, you MUST submit a copy of your license or certificate.

• Addictions
• Domestic Violence
• Pastoral
• Art Therapy
• Community Emergency Response
• None of the above

09


How many years of experience do you have performing mental health and case management to individuals under involuntary care, either in a locked detention/correctional facility or inpatient psychiatric unit?

• Less than one (1) year of experience
• One (1) year, but less than two (2) years of experience
• Two (2) years, but less than three (3) years of experience
• Three (3) years, but less than four (4) years of experience
• Four (4) years but less than five (5) years of experience
• Five (5) years of experience or more
• No Experience

10


Please briefly describe your experience performing mental health and case management to individuals under involuntary care, either in a locked detention/correctional facility or inpatient psychiatric unit. Indicate a) the type of facility b) your role in performing mental health and case management to individuals and c) type of care provided. Include your duties, example(s) of administrative responsibilities, your employer's name, your job title(s) and dates of employment. If not applicable, please indicate "N/A" in the section below.
11


How many years of experience do you have as part of a treatment team under the direction of a Psychiatrist?

• Less than one (1) year of experience
• One (1) year, but less than two (2) years of experience
• Two (2) years, but less than three (3) years of experience
• Three (3) years, but less than four (4) years of experience
• Four (4) years, but less than five (5) years of experience
• Five (5) years of experience or more
• No Experience

12


Please briefly describe your experience working as part of a treatment team under the direction of a Psychiatrist. Indicate your role(s) and duties, your employer's name, your job title(s), and dates of employment. If not applicable, please indicate "N/A" in the section below.
13


How many years of experience do you have performing discharge planning and linking clients to community-based resources?

• Less than one (1) year of experience
• One (1) year, but less than two (2) years of experience
• Two (2) years, but less than three (3) years of experience
• Three (3) years, but less than four (4) years of experience
• Four (4) years, but less than five (5) years of experience
• Five (5) years of experience or more
• No Experience

14


Please briefly describe your experience performing discharge planning and linking clients to community-based resources. Indicated your role(s) and duties, your employer's name, your job title(s) and dates of employment. If not applicable, please indicate "N/A" in the section below.
15


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

• Drug and alcohol prevention, intervention, treatment or programming
• Co-occurring disorders
• Forensics or criminology
• Motivation interviewing
• Trauma care
• Special or minority populations
• Health psychology
• Community based mental health services
• Community based social services
• Research / Evidence based practices
• No Experience

16


Please describe your experience for each item selected above. Indicate your duties as it relates to each item, state if you have a) provided training and/or presentations, b) the type of audience you presented to and c) if you have served on a board or as a committee member. Include your employer's name, your job title(s), and dates of employment. If not applicable, please indicate "N/A" in the section below.
17


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 two (2) years of experience
• Two (2) years, but less than three (3) years of experience
• Three (3) years, but less than four (4) years of experience
• Four (4) years, but less than five (5) years of experience
• Five (5) years of experience or more
• No Experience

18


Please briefly describe your experience in sexual assault response or crisis intervention. Indicate your level of responsibility (fully responsible or assisted), include your duties, your employer's name, your job title(s) and dates of employment. If not applicable, please indicate "N/A" in the section below.
19


How many years of experience do you have presenting psycho-educational training to mental health clients?

• Less than one (1) year of experience
• One (1) year, but less than two (2) years of experience
• Two (2) years, but less than three (3) years of experience
• Three (3) years, but less than four (4) years of experience
• Four (4) years, but less than five (5) years of experience
• Five (5) years of experience or more
• No Experience

20


Please briefly describe your experience providing psycho-educational training to mental health clients. Indicate your level of responsibility (fully responsible or assisted), include your duties, your employer's name, your job title(s), and dates of employment. If not applicable, please indicate "N/A" in the section below.
21


Do you have knowledge of the following? Select all that apply:

• California Welfare and Institutions Code(s) 5150, 5250, 5270, 5300
• Penal Code 1026
• Penal Code 2970
• Penal Code 1370
• None of the above

22


Please describe your knowledge for each item selected above. Indicate where your knowledge was obtained and if you have experience applying them in the course of your work. Include your employer's name, your job title(s) and dates of employment. If not applicable, please indicate "N/A" in the section below.
23


Which of the following work arrangements would you consider? Please note that not all job classifications and/or Departments offer teleworking work arrangements. Check all that apply:

• In Office
• Teleworking
• Hybrid (combination of teleworking and in office)

24


Were you referred by a County employee to apply for this position? Note: effective September 9, 2022, County employees are eligible to earn cash awards for any candidates they refer to hard to recruit positions that are then hired.

• Yes
• No

25


If you responded "Yes" to the above, in the space provided please list the name of the County employee that referred you.
26


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

27


If you answered "other" to the question above, please indicate where you first heard about this job opportunity.
Required Question