Psychiatric Social Worker/Marriage & Family Therapist I/II - Forensic Mental Health

Job Description

Description

NOTE: This recruitment was amended on August 5, 2026 to place a hold on accepting new applications. Applications are not currently being accepted.

The County of San Mateo is currently seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of

Psychiatric Social Worker I/II - Marriage & Family Therapist I/II

Forensic Mental Health

Please view the online brochure for a detailed description of this position and instructions on how to apply! For a PDF copy of the brochure, please click here !

Psychiatric Social Worker/ Marriage & Family Therapist I
$45.74 - $57.18 Hourly
$7,928.27 - $9,911.20 Monthly
$95,139.20 - $118,934.40 Annually

Psychiatric Social Worker /Marriage & Family Therapist II
$51.43 - $64.32 Hourly
$8,914.53 - $11,148.80 Monthly
$106,974.40 - $133,785.60 Annually

NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
Application/Examination
Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current employees of the County of San Mateo with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, extra help/limited term positions prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.

Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

The examination process will consist of an auto-scored relevant Training and Experience (T&E) evaluation based solely on the candidate's responses to the supplemental questions (weight: 100%). Candidates who pass the Training and Experience evaluation will be placed on an eligible list ranked according to the auto-scores. Candidates ranked within the top banded scores on the eligible list will be forwarded to the hiring department for departmental interviews. This interview process will be the basis for final selection. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.

IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https ://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

About the County
San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.

The County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.

The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.

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Talent Acquisition Contact: Priscilla Bermudez (052824) (Psychiatric Social Worker/Marriage Family Therapist I/II - G035)