Case Worker

Case Worker Santa Barbara, CA Job Details Full-time $35.52 - $42.53 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Tuition reimbursement Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals IEP Computer operation Spanish Electronic health records (EHR) management Customer service Harm reduction Computer literacy Caseload management Collaborating with government agencies English Mid-level Outpatient Working with children Non-CDL Class C Substance abuse Conflict management Clinical documentation Working with individuals with mental health conditions Computer skills Working with individuals with substance use disorders Care coordination Interdisciplinary behavioral health coordination Communication skills Crisis intervention counseling Workforce development Community resource coordination Full Job Description

JOB SALARY

$35.52 - $42.53 Hourly$73,889.92- $88,458.24 annuallyBilingual allowance when applicable. Special Duty Assignment allowance when regularly assigned to a Psychiatric Health Facility We are accepting applications to fill multiple full-time Case Worker vacancies in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, and Lompoc. The current vacancies are in the Behavioral Wellness Department (BWELL).THE POSITIONUnder supervision, the incumbent assures continuity of care for clients in a community behavioral health program or as part of the Department of Behavioral Wellness; and performs related duties as required. Incumbents in this class work within a system of interdisciplinary departmental teams and/or contract service agencies providing assessment, prevention, intervention, treatment, and related ancillary support services via an integrated service delivery system to people with alcohol and other drug-related problems, mental illness, and/or co-occurring conditions.

The Ideal Candidate will have:

Excellent oral and written communication skillsExperience with clients diagnosed with severe and/or persistent mental illnessAbility to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team Good time management skillsStrong conflict management resolution skillsExcellent customer service skillsDemonstrated computer literacyExperience with electronic health recordsAbility to complete medical record documentation within very stringent timeliness requirements Ability to accurately document files and maintain moderate case loadAbility to read, write, converse in English and Spanish may be preferred for some positions

ABOUT THE BWELL PROGRAMS WITH CURRENT VACANCIES

Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE)

Court:

The CARE Court Program provides outreach, engagement, and case management services to individuals with untreated mental health and substance use disorders who are referred through court-submitted petitions under the CARE Court Act. Services are delivered primarily in community-based settings, meeting individuals where they are and assisting them with linkage to treatment and supportive services.

CARE Court connects participants to a court-ordered Care Plan for up to 24 months, which may include clinically prescribed interventions, medication support, housing planning, and coordinated community services. Case Workers collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams and the Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) Program, with weekly case review meetings to ensure continuity of care.

Children's Wellness, Recovery, And Resiliency (WR&W): Case Workers in the Children's WR&R Program work as part of multidisciplinary treatment teams at the Santa Maria, Lompoc, and Santa Barbara Children's Outpatient Clinics. The program serves children, adolescents, and Transitional Age Youth by providing individual, family, and group rehabilitation and skill-building services.

The program emphasizes trauma-informed care, family systems, screening, evaluation, treatment planning, and crisis intervention. Staff frequently collaborate with Child Welfare Services, schools, Juvenile Probation, foster care systems, and special education programs, including support for youth with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).Adults Wellness, Recovery, and Resiliency (WR&R): Adult WR&R staff work as part of multidisciplinary treatment teams at Adult Outpatient Clinics, providing services to adults 18+. Services include individual, family, and group rehabilitation and skill-building interventions, with an emphasis on trauma-informed care, co-occurring/harm reduction, justice involved; housing and employment support. Assessment and screening along with treatment planning, crisis intervention, and collaboration with community partners.

Homeless Services Program:

The Santa Barbara Homeless Services Program supports individuals who are unhoused, transitioning to housing, or recently housed and who meet Behavioral Wellness criteria for moderate to severe mental illness.

This field-based program focuses on short-term stabilization through mental health treatment, targeted outreach, housing support, and linkage to long-term services and community resources. Case Workers assist participants with housing placement, benefits establishment, substance use treatment, independent living skills, and coordination with shelters, landlords, housing authorities, and Continuum of Care/Homeless Management Information Systems (CoC/HMIS).Services are provided in dynamic environments, community settings, shelters, and unsheltered locations. Case Workers are required to meet Behavioral Wellness direct client care service standards aligned with Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) requirements.

Individual Placement and Support (IPS): An IPS (Individual Placement and Support) Employment Specialist/Case Worker helps individuals with mental health conditions to secure competitive, integrated employment. They provide personalized job searching, community outreach, resume building, and long-term, on-the-job support based on client preferences, focusing on strengths, zero exclusion, and integrated, community-based services.

An IPS Case Worker conducts job development by building relationships with local employers to identify opportunities that match client interests. This role individualizes support through creating customized employment plans, assists with applications, resumes, and interview prep. Through "zero exclusion" the program accepts all clients who want to work. Regardless of job readiness, diagnoses, symptoms, or work history. The IPS Case Worker works closely with mental health treatment teams in an integrated team approach, spending the majority of their time in the community.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

The examples listed are not intended to include all possible responsibilities, and duties may vary from program.

Provides care management, crisis evaluations, and evaluations for involuntary hospitalization; interviews clients to obtain pertinent information including psychiatric, social, educational, and vocational history; makes field visits to evaluate clients to determine needs for services; assists clients in obtaining suitable services such as housing, vocational rehabilitation, financial assistance, and employment; helps clients develop necessary skills for everyday living; provides transportation for clients to obtain needed services; cooperates with other agencies and professionals to coordinate services for mutual clientele.

Participates in interdisciplinary team reviews for collaborative assessment and treatment planning to ensure quality care; conducts social, recreational, or occupational skill development in accordance with the treatment plan; observes and reports to licensed staff observations of client's behaviors; confers with licensed staff regarding needed services and referrals to other community agencies.

Serves as a point of contact to community agencies or contract service providers when programmatic issues arise.

Documents client activity according to established departmental guidelines under supervision of licensed professional staff.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS

Review applications and supplemental questionnaire to determine those applicants who meet the employment standards.

Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking:

Candidates' response to the required supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and autoscored. Candidates' final score and rank on the employment list will be determined by their responses to the supplemental questionnaire. This process may be eliminated if there are fewer than 14 qualified candidates. Applicants must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the supplemental questionnaire to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule VI. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months. At the time the employment list is established, all candidates will receive written notice of their score on the exam(s), rank on the employment list, and exact duration of the employment list.

Veteran's Preference Points:

Veteran's preference credit is applicable for this recruitment (5 points for veterans, 10 points for disabled veterans). To be eligible for this credit, you must be applying for this position within five years from your most recent date of: (1) honorable discharge from active military service; or, (2) discharge from a military or veterans' hospital where treatment and confinement were for a disability incurred during active military service; or, (3) completion of education or training funded by a Federal Educational Assistance Act. No time limit exists for veterans with 30% or more disability. To receive veteran's preference points, you must: (1) check the Veteran's Preference Points box on the employment application form, (2) submit a copy of your Form DD214 to the Human Resources Department by attaching it to your application, and (3) pass all phases of the examination process. The preference points will be added to your final test score.

CONDITIONAL JOB OFFER

Live Scan and Background Check:

Once a conditional offer of employment has been made, the selected candidate's appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a Live Scan and background check which includes a conviction history check, and satisfactory reference checks. A Live Scan is electronic fingerprint scanning that is certified by the State Department of Justice. Further instructions about when and how to complete the Live Scan will be included in the offer letter. Appointee will be subject to a post-offer medical evaluation or examination. The appointee must satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period.

Background Investigation:

Finalists for positions in this class will be required to pass a pre-offer, job-related background investigation.

Recruiters will communicate with applicant by e-mail during each step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss required deadlines.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of needed accommodation from a professional source, such as a Medical Provider or a learning institution.

Disaster Service Worker:

Pursuant to Governmental Code section 3100, all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.

Statement of CommitmentThe County of Santa Barbara is dedicated to cultivating and sustaining an environment that exhibits equity and inclusion everywhere, and at all levels of our organization. The County believes equity is a fundamental principle that must be imbedded in policies, institutional practices and systems. The County recognizes the negative impacts of systemic racism and is committed to eliminating the barriers affecting our Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and Asian community members, as well as people of other diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. We envision a world where society and its systems (e.g. education, criminal justice, and health care, housing the economy) are just, fair, and inclusive, enabling all people to participate and reach their full potential.

APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE

Friday, April 24, 2026, at 4:59 PM PST. Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at www.sbcountyjobs.com.

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