An incumbent in this position will plan, assign, and direct the work of subordinate social workers and related personnel; prepare program budgets; prepare reports, records and correspondence; develop and maintain cooperative relationships with clients and their families; analyze information and reach sound decisions on the basis of such information; interpret the casework program to other personnel, other social service agencies, and the community; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EITHER PATTERN I
Special Requirement: Must possess and maintain a valid license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), or a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
OR PATTERN II
Special Requirement: Must possess and maintain a valid license as a Psychologist issued by the California Board of Psychology.
AND FOR BOTH PATTERNS
Education: Graduation from an accredited university with a master’s or doctorate degree in social work, counseling, psychology or other course of study acceptable to the State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences towards licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Psychologist.
Experience: Two years of progressively responsible licensed casework experience as an LCSW, MFT, LPCC or Psychologist, which included counseling or therapy in a clinical or treatment setting and also included one year of supervisory experience.
License: Must possess a valid California driver’s license.