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Dear Colleagues, 

I hope this message finds you well. My name is Anna Sasser-Christian, and I am the Practice Owner of Little Dove Counseling, a child and family therapy practice located in Walnut Creek, CA. 

We specialize in serving children ages 2-12 and their families using attachment-based, play therapy approaches. Our practice values Honor (unconditional positive regard), Curiosity (co-witnessing alongside families), and Partnership (parents as co-therapists). I am reaching out to share information about employment and training opportunities at our practice: 

Current Openings:
• Licensed Clinical Supervisor (Full-time or Part-time, W-2) 
• Associate Therapists (Full-time, W-2) 

More about the roles can be found on our website. We would be grateful to have the opportunity to offer employment to your graduates. Thank you for raising up the next generation of practitioners. 

Warmly, 

Anna Sasser-Christian, Founder & Therapist
Licensed Clinical Social Worker #113642, Little Dove Counseling

Hours: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 8:15am-12:45pm

Hello,

Lyra Health is currently recruiting for the 2026 class of the Lyra Clinical Fellowship Program! 

We believe this program is a valuable opportunity for social workers. Please feel free to share this email with any graduating students or recent graduates who may be interested. Apply now

About the Fellowship:
The Lyra Clinical Fellowship Program is a two-year program designed to reduce disparities in mental health by addressing systemic barriers to licensure for Associate Social Workers.

Our program offers:

  • Access to no-cost clinical supervision

  • Competitive salaried fellowships with comprehensive health benefits

  • Support for exams and licensure requirements

  • High-quality training in evidence-based assessment and psychotherapy, rooted in a culturally responsive care foundation


If you're interested in applying or learning more about the program, you can find additional details in our job posting here.

Who can apply?

  • Graduate students who will be receiving their masters in social work from an accredited university in the spring and are seeking licensure in California
  • Associate Social Workers who are seeking licensure in California
  • Recent Graduates seeking licensure in California


Thank you for your time, and if you have any questions or need more information email us at [email protected].

Protective Services Supervisor – Family and Children’s Services (2944)

The Protective Services Supervisor oversees, plans, prioritizes, reviews, and participates in the work of a unit responsible for providing casework management. Initial and continuing assessments, and processing services in various Family and Children’s Services Programs.

Salary: $127,088.00 - $162,266.00

Application Deadline: March 3, 2026

APPLY HERE!

IT Operations Support Administrator IV – Information and Technology (1094)

The IT Operations Support Administrators’ primary responsibility includes patch management and deployment of updates to endpoints. The incumbent will be responsible for the management of on-premise and cloud-based patching and deployment systems, using native tools as well as PowerShell methods.

The IT Operations Support Administrator (OSA) will also provide tier 3 and engineering daily support and administration of a Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM) infrastructure or Intune platform in a Windows operating system environment. The 1094 IT OSA will be responsible for providing deployment, configuration, and support of desktop technologies in a distributed environment.

Salary: $130,598.00 - $161,798.00

Application Deadline: March 4, 2026

APPLY HERE!

Human Services Technician —Family and Children’s Services (2904)

The Human Services Technician assists Social Workers and Protective Services Workers in the Human Services Agency’s (HSA) Family and Children’s Services (FCS) program. Human Services Technicians in FCS are responsible for providing supportive services to children and/or adolescents in the areas of supervision and transportation. They have regular contact with clients, their relatives, representatives of outside agencies, and the public. Some positions require working on weekends and evenings.

Salary: $79,404.00 - $96,486.00

Application Deadline: March 4, 2026

APPLY HERE!

Program Support Analyst – Family and Children’s Services (2917)

This Program Support Analyst position with the Family & Children's Services (FCS) Division of the HSA performs highly complex administrative duties and is responsible for assistance and supervision of high-level administrative activities in the assigned program.  Incumbents coordinate assigned functions and activities of the program and projects within FCS and provide highly responsible administrative staff assistance to the executive staff.

Salary: $127,088.00 - $154,518.00 

Application Deadline: February 24, 2026

APPLY HERE!

Transitional Age Services Program Manager - Family and Children's Services (0923)

The Program Manager for FCS will be responsible for managing a unit of Social Work Specialists and Program Support Analysts in Transitional Age Services.  This manager will need to attend regular meetings that may be held out-of-state, over the weekend, and/or during non-traditional work hours.

Salary: $146,718.00 - $187,252.00 

Application Deadline: February 23, 2026

APPLY HERE!

Child Care Specialist (2919)

The Child Care Specialist is responsible for overseeing children in a child development center or play care program setting, providing care and supervision, and promoting age-appropriate developmental play activities.

Salary: $60,268.00 - $73,242.00

Application Deadline: February 24, 2026

APPLY HERE!

Medical Social Work Supervisor - Department of Disability and Aging Services (DAS) Hub  (2924)

This position is responsible for supervising intake functions including Adults Protective Services, home delivered meals, In Home Supportive Services, case management, Community Living Fund, Enhanced Care Management and Information, referral and assistance. This position also includes supervision of Medical and Protective Services Worker staff. Along with supervision, this supervisor provides consultation concerning the most difficult cases and serves as liaison for DAS intake Programs.

Salary: $126,386.00 - $153,608.00 

Application Deadline: Continuous

APPLY HERE!

Protective Services Worker - Family and Children's Services (2940)

Protective Service Workers perform professional investigation, case management, and casework services at the Family & Children’s Services program. This includes activities related to engagement of children, youth and families; assessment of safety and risk; case planning and service delivery; and transitioning children and families to appropriate permanent and stable living situations.

Salary: $113,100.00 - $144,326.00 

Application Deadline for Session 14: April 3, 2026; Tentative Exam Date for Session 14: April 2026

Application Deadline for Session 15: July 2, 2026; Tentative Exam Date for Session 15: July 2026

APPLY HERE!

Protective Services Worker – Public Conservator (2940) 

The Protective Services Worker is responsible for managing an independent caseload and is assigned mental health (LPS) conservatorship investigations and providing a broad range of clinical/advocacy services to temporary/permanent conservatees and collateral contact with a multidisciplinary team. In general, an average caseload is approximately 65 clients and can be more or less depending on case intensity and program capacity.

The target population of this office is individuals who are gravely disabled, (unable to provide for food, clothing and shelter as a result of chronic mental illness and/or chronic alcoholism), as a result of major mental illness as defined by the Diagnostic Statistical Manuel (DSM). The population also includes individuals who may have involvement with the Criminal Justice System and are being held in jail and State Hospitals or other facilities designated for those who have committed or are alleged to have committed a crime.

Salary:  $113,100.00 - $144,326.00 

Application Deadline: Continuous

APPLY HERE!

Protective Services Worker - Adult Protective Services (2940)

The Protective Services Worker performs professional investigations and case management services to victims of abuse (including neglect, self-neglect, and financial abuse). This includes activities related to evaluating the level of harm or risk of harm, to the person and the estate of an “elder” or “dependent adult;” assessing biopsychosocial functioning, including the medical condition, cognitive/psychological status, and adequacy of care and support system; orchestrating ongoing services to maximize the use of community resources, and to help protect victims from further harm once the case is closed.

Salary: $113,100.00 - $144,326.00 
Application Deadline:  Continuous

APPLY HERE!

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5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-4119