Social Service Worker I (Crisis Continuum, BHRS)

Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) operates under the Mobile Crisis Continuum. MCRT focuses primarily on field-based community outreach, behavioral health and substance-related crisis prevention, and acute crisis assessment and intervention.

Currently, we are recruiting to fill the following Social Service Worker I (SSW I) vacancies:

• One (1) regular ongoing 1.0 FTE (Daily 8 hour shifts four (5) days a week Tues – Sat Overnight).
• One (1) regular ongoing 1.0 FTE (Daily 8 hour shifts five (5) days a week Mon – Fri AM/Mid).  
• One (1) 0.5 FTE (Daily 10 hour shifts two (2) days a week Sun – Mon Overnight). 

Note: Schedules are subject to change.

All SSWI positions will report to the Unit Supervisors assigned to the Mobile Crisis Continuum teams under the Forensic Mental Health Division. The positions are field/community-based and responsive to individuals presenting with behavioral health and substance-related crisis across Marin County: 

These teams of two staff members will provide field-based prevention, intervention, consultation, recommendations, and completion of needs-based assessments for individuals with complex co-occurring substance use disorders and serious mental illness. The SSW I will provide information and education and create and implement case plans, as well as coordinate care with other partners to provide a comprehensive and holistic treatment experience for clients. The position will provide substance use treatment, care coordination and recovery support services in the County-operated Mobile Crisis and Response team (MCRT).  Required is the ability to collaborate with team members and community-based organizations, including schools, hospitals, law enforcement, private therapists, independent clinics, and adult/youth justice systems.

The positions are shift-based including nights, overnights, weekends, and holidays. As the program expands, days and times of shifts may change to cover increases in service delivery hours and the requirements around holiday coverage will change. 

HIGHLY DESIRABLE: 
Bilingual skills in Spanish and English are highly desirable.
 

Bilingual Testing/Certification: Please note if the successful candidate has bilingual skills, they must demonstrate proficiency in both Spanish and English prior to receiving differential pay. A bilingual proficiency exam will be administered at that time to ensure the candidate possesses the appropriate skill level to meet the requirements.

We recognize your time is valuable, so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required Minimum Qualifications:  

Either equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with coursework that has included 30 semester or 45 quarter units in social welfare, social/human services, sociology or other behavioral science AND one year of professional-level social services work in a public or private social services agency; OR successful completion of 30 semester or 45 quarter units in social welfare, social/human services, sociology or other behavioral science AND two years of professional-level social services work in a public or private social services agency; OR possession of a Master's degree in Social Services OR a two year counseling program by time of appointment.  
 

CERTIFICATE REQUIRED:

A current alcohol and drug counselor certification from a California Department of Health Care Services approved certifying organization (CCR Title 9, Division 4, Chapter 8).  
 

For more detailed information about this classification, including the minimum qualifications, please click here: Social Service Worker I class specification.