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Walt Ferris

Clinical Social Worker

mental health Carlsbad, CA Psychiatric Centers Of San Diego

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Overview

Level

Staff

Function

Healthcare

Tenure

36 years at Psychiatric Centers Of San Diego

Gender

Male

Connections

127

Position in HealthTal Database

59,200 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the mental health specialty. Walt Ferris is one of them.
8,522 mental health professionals are based in CA (out of 155,461 total healthcare contacts in that state).
Typical mental health compensation in CA: $47,000 – $118,000 (median $68,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
Top employers of mental health professionals in CA: Private Practice (419), Kaiser Permanente (290), Sole Proprietor (278).
3% of mental health professionals in CA hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
87% of mental health professionals in CA have verified education credentials on file.

Data refreshed May 2026.

Public records & verifications

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Education

San Diego State University-California State University

MSW

1983

California State University-Fullerton

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

1978

Skills

Life Transitions Emdr Adolescent Therapy Couples Counseling Addictions Individual Counselling Dual Diagnosis Adults Mental Health Counseling Self Esteem Therapists Treatment Cbt Mental Health Crisis Intervention Post Traumatic Stress Trauma Therapy Counseling Psychology Anger Management

Professional Overview

Walt Ferris is a Clinical Social Worker, currently affiliated with Psychiatric Centers Of San Diego, based in Carlsbad, CA. As a mental health, Ferris contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Carlsbad, CA. They have been with Psychiatric Centers Of San Diego for 36 years. Ferris holds academic credentials, including MSW and Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), from San Diego State University-California State University and California State University-Fullerton. Core competencies include Life Transitions, Emdr, Adolescent Therapy, Couples Counseling, Addictions. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit mental health professionals can use HealthTal to access verified direct email addresses and personal phone numbers sourced from NPI records and professional licensing databases. Direct outreach to mental health specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Carlsbad, CA healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Walt Ferris located?

Walt Ferris is based in Carlsbad, CA. They are currently affiliated with Psychiatric Centers Of San Diego.

What is Walt Ferris's specialty?

Walt Ferris specializes in mental health. Their current role is Clinical Social Worker.

Where does Walt Ferris currently work?

Walt Ferris currently works at Psychiatric Centers Of San Diego. They have been there for 36 years.

What is Walt Ferris's educational background?

Walt Ferris attended San Diego State University-California State University and California State University-Fullerton.

How do I contact Walt Ferris for recruiting?

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How do I recruit a mental health professional?

Recruiting mental health professionals typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides verified contact data for mental health professionals across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.

What is the average salary for a mental health professional in CA?

mental health professionals in CA typically earn $47,000 to $118,000 annually, with a median of $68,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.