Description
Join the Community Assistance Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) Program!
Are you a licensed clinician passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of individuals with untreated schizophrenia spectrum or other psychotic disorders?
The CARE Program is seeking two (2) dedicated clinicians to evaluate clients for CARE Court eligibility and serve as expert witnesses in court proceedings. This initiative, established under the CARE Act, aims to provide essential community-based behavioral health services and support through a revolutionary civil court process.
As a CARE clinician, you'll play a pivotal role in conducting assessments, crafting voluntary CARE agreements or court-ordered CARE plans, and linking clients to vital resources. Whether housed or unhoused, our field-based services cater to individuals experiencing mental illness and treatment resistance, ensuring comprehensive treatment, housing, and supportive services for up to two years.
Join us in empowering individuals, advocating for their rights, and facilitating their journey towards recovery and stability. Your expertise and compassion are invaluable assets in this transformative endeavor.
Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a pioneering initiative that revolutionizes mental health care delivery and fosters community support and empowerment. Join the CARE Program today and be a catalyst for change!
Benefits & Perks
Psychiatric Social Worker/ Marriage & Family Therapist I: $90,604.80 - $113,276.80 Annually
Psychiatric Social Worker /Marriage & Family Therapist II: $101,878.40 - $127,420.80 Annually
The County offers an excellent benefits package that is available to spouses, domestic partners, and other dependents. Visit https://www.smcgov.org/hr/employee-benefits to learn more about our employee benefits.
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/
How to Apply
To apply for this exciting career opportunity, the following materials must be electronically submitted online at https://jobs.smcgov.org:
- Employment Application Form
- Responses to the supplemental questions
For any recruitment related questions please contact Ramla Javed at rjaved@smcgov.org.