CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER (HEALTH/CORRECTIONAL FACILITY) - SAFETY

JC-506495

Position #(s):

487-031-9872-XXX

Working Title:

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

Classification:

CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER (HEALTH/CORRECTIONAL FACILITY) - SAFETY

$8,265.00 - $10,066.00

Salary Information :

• Range U: $8,265.00 - $9,387.00
• Range V: $8,876.00 - $10,066.00
  
  

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

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Los Angeles County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

DSH - Metropolitan

Job Description And Duties

*IF YOU HAVE ALREADY APPLIED TO THIS POSITION BASED ON THE PREVIOUS ADVERTISEMENT, YOUR APPLICATION REMAINS UNDER CONSIDERATION AND YOU DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY*

This advertisement will run until filled with the following cutoff dates for review of applications: 1st and 15th of each month.

Metropolitan State Hospital is located in the city of Norwalk.

The Department of State Hospitals-Metropolitan is currently accepting applications for Clinical Social Worker (Health/Correctional Facility) - Safety, Permanent/Fulltime. Working Title : Clinical Social Worker (Health/Correctional Facility) - Safety.

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. CSWs evaluate patients upon admission, through 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 potential discharge resources in the community, and assists with 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.

REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must possess completion of a Master's degree in Social Work program from an accredited school of social work and must be registered with California Board of Behavioral Science (BBS) as either ACSW or LCSW.

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

To be considered for this Job Opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of: 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 :

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=3308

• 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 .

Department Information

Opened in 1916, DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital is in the vibrant community of Norwalk,15 miles east of Los Angeles. To the south are entertainment venues like Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, the marinas and beaches of Huntington, Newport and Laguna. To the west are Palos Verdes and Marina Del Rey.

DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital has an open campus within a security perimeter. The hospital operates approximately 826 beds. The commitment categories of patients treated at DSH-Metropolitan: Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act, Incompetent to Stand Trial (PC 1370), Offenders with Mental Health Disorders (Penal Code Section 2964/2972/2974), Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (PC 1026).

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Metropolitan