CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER (HEALTH/CORRECTIONAL FACILITY) - SAFETY

Job Posting: Clinical Social Worker (Safety) - Social Work Services - Metropolitan State Hospital - Various Department of State Hospitals JC-506495

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

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility: DSH - Metropolitan

Location: Los Angeles County

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.

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Job Description and Duties

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

Job Summary:

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 patients avenues for release from hospital care, coordinates potential discharge resources in the community, and assists with patients 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 Masters 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.

ELIGIBILITY:

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
• have reinstatement eligibility
• IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM.

EXAM INFORMATION:

• 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

Duty Statement:

You will find the Duty Statement in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents:

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement
• Position Details
• Job Code #: 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
• Salary Information: $8,265.00 - $10,066.00 per Month

Metropolitan State Hospital:

• Opened in 1916
• Located in the vibrant community of Norwalk, 15 miles east of Los Angeles
• To the south are entertainment venues like Disneyland, Knotts 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)

Special Requirements:

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a(n) ACSW or LCSW License.
• You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.
• Unless there is a specific request to be notified via USPS mail, our main contact will be via email.
• Email correspondence regarding this job posting will primarily come from MSH.Recruitment@dsh.ca.gov.
• It is the applicant's responsibility to check their email inbox, including junk/spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status.
• In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email.

Application Instructions:

• Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting.
• Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.
• When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.
• If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
• Address for Mailing Application Packages: Department of State Hospitals DSH - Metropolitan Attn: Human Resources 11401 South Bloomfield Ave Norwalk, CA 90650
• Address for Drop-Off Application Packages: Department of State Hospitals DSH - Metropolitan Human Resources 11401 South Bloomfield Ave Norwalk, CA 90650

Required Application Package Documents:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.
• All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview.
• Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits:

• Working for the State offers great opportunities, generous benefits, and career development.
• Benefits information may be obtained by going to https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx
• Free parking
• Free onsite gym
• Free onsite electric vehicle chargers
• Rideshare resources
• Convenient to public transportation
• Located near major freeway access
• Multiple eateries within walking distance

Contact Information:

• Human Resources Contact: HR-Selection Services Unit (562) 521-1814
• MSH.Recruitment@dsh.ca.gov
• Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Metropolitan
• EEO Contact: EEO Coordinator (562) 455-4147 Yesenia.Mazariegos@dsh.ca.gov
• California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)