Clinical Social Worker; Health​/Correctional Facility - Safety

Overview

Job Posting:
Clinical Social Worker (Safety) - Social Work Services - Metropolitan State Hospital - Various

Department of State Hospitals

JC-506495

Clinical Social Worker (Health/Correctional Facility) - Safety

Salary: $8,265.00 - $10,066.00 per month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date:
Until Filled

The Clinical Social Worker (CSW) functions as a treatment team member. The CSW provides case management, individual treatment, and group treatment for patients committed to the Department of State Hospitals. The CSW evaluates patients upon admission, during their hospital stay, and through the discharge process. Guided by their clinical opinion, the CSW determines the patient s avenues for release from hospital care, coordinates discharge resources in the community, and assists with the patient s transition to a community setting.

The CSW serves as a liaison for outside entities such as the courts, continuing care units, and social supports.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master s degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work and registration with the California Board of Behavioral Services (BBS) as either ACSW or LCSW.

Desirable

Qualifications:

A minimum of 1 year of work experience as a Clinical Social Worker in a mental health facility is highly desired.

Eligibility:
Permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. If you do not have eligibility, you must take the exam.

Exam Link:

• Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER (HEALTH/CORRECTIONAL FACILITY) - SAFETY

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-506495

Position #(s):

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Working Title:

Clinical Social Worker (Safety) - Social Work Services - Metropolitan State Hospital - Various

Classification: CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER (HEALTH/CORRECTIONAL FACILITY) - SAFETY

Salary Information:
Range U: $8,265.00 - $9,387.00;
Range V: $8,876.00 - $10,066.00

Number of Positions:
Multiple

Work Location:

Los Angeles County

Telework:
In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility: DSH - Metropolitan

Opened in 1916, DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital is in Norwalk. The hospital operates approximately 826 beds. Special programmatic context includes Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act, Incompetent to Stand Trial (PC 1370), Offenders with Mental Health Disorders (Penal Code Sections 2964/2972/2974), Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (PC 1026).

Department Website:

• Drug Screening prior to hire
• Background Investigation prior to hire
• Medical Clearance prior to hire
• ACSW or LCSW License; copy required prior to hire

Other Information

Communication:
Our main contact will be via email unless otherwise requested. Email correspondence will come from  Check email (including junk/spam) for status updates. Keep Cal Careers profile updated with current phone, mailing address, and email.

Transfers:
If applying for multiple positions, complete a STD 678 for each position. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of a STD 678. Emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted.

Benefits information available at CalHR and CalPERS websites. State employment offers many benefits and career development opportunities. Additional benefits include free parking, free onsite gym, free onsite electric vehicle chargers, rideshare resources, and convenient access to public transportation and major freeways.

Human Resources Contact: HR-Selection Services Unit, ,

Reasonable accommodations requests should be made at interview scheduling. EEO questions may be directed to the Department s EEO Office: EEO Coordinator, ,

Equal Opportunity Employer. The State of California is an equal opportunity employer. The State maintains a drug-free workplace policy.