CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER (HEALTH/CORRECTIONAL FACILITY) - SAFETY
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.
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
- Completion of a Master's degree in Social Work program from an accredited school of social work
- Registration with California Board of Behavioral Science (BBS) as either ACSW or LCSW
- A minimum of 1 year work experience as a Clinical Social Worker in a mental health facility is highly desired
Desirable Qualifications
- Permanent civil service status
- Reachable on an employment list
- Transfer eligibility
- Reinstatement eligibility
Special Requirements
- Drug Screening
- Background Investigation
- Medical Clearance
- ACSW or LCSW License
Benefits
- Free parking
- Free onsite gym
- Free onsite electric vehicle chargers
- Rideshare resources
- Congvenient to public transportation
- Near major freeway access
- Multiple eateries within walking distance
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
HR-Selection Services Unit
(562) 521-1814
MSH.Recruitment@dsh.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
EEO Coordinator
(562) 455-4147
Yesenia.Mazariegos@dsh.ca.gov
Equal Opportunity Employer