Career Center

Placer County is currently accepting applications for Social Worker/Clinician - I/II. This is an exciting career opportunity with an excellent county. 

This position provides responsible and professional social services and/or clinical treatment of an advanced nature to a variety of clients with identified needs including clients with mental health concerns, diagnosed mentally ill clients, substance abusers and/or clients who are homeless; provides counseling to individuals and groups; performs crisis intervention as appropriate; participates in the development and implementation of various treatment and outreach services; investigates, supervises and places minors in need of protective services; provides outreach engagement; develops, coordinates and monitors community-based programs; and functions as an integral and supportive member of assigned departmental and multi-disciplinary team(s).

Placer County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees, including:

Holidays: 14 paid holidays per year, 2 of which are floating holidays*
Vacation leave: 10 days/year with ability to accrue 25 days/year
Sick leave: 12 days/year*
Cafeteria plan: 6% of employee’s salary will be contributed towards employee to use towards 401(k), dependent care, medical co-insurance, or cash
Medical, dental, and vision insurance available for employees and dependents
$50,000 life insurance policy at no cost to employee
CalPERS retirement plans
Retiree medical insurance
Deferred compensation
Education allowance: up to $1,200 per year
Bilingual incentive: incumbents may be eligible for bilingual incentive pay depending upon operational needs and certification of proficiency.

To apply for this exciting career opportunity please visit https://www.JobsAtPlacerCounty.com. 

Placer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Entry level Minimum Qualifications:

Experience: One year of providing mental health services, social service casework or counseling is desirable.

Training: A Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in social work, psychology or counseling, which meets the eligibility requirements for licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) by the State Board of Behavioral Science Examiners must be obtained by date of appointment.