PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER I/STIPEND (NONCOMPETITIVE)

About the role

The County of Los Angeles seeks a professional Social Worker to provide mental health services to clients in need. This role involves interviewing clients, assessing their functioning, developing treatment plans, and providing various forms of therapy.

Responsibilities

• Interviews individuals, families, and significant others to gather comprehensive background information.
• Affirms client's functioning in their environment and develops a treatment plan.
• Conducts therapy sessions individually, in groups, with families, and with significant others.
• Engages in case management to secure necessary resources for clients.
• Assesses and evaluates the behavior of individuals to determine if they require hospitalization.
• Provides crisis intervention and assists clients in managing emotional crises.
• Works with families and significant others to support their acceptance and participation in treatment.
• Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings to evaluate clients' progress and develop treatment plans.
• Contributes to research projects to improve therapeutic methods and understand mental health issues.

Requirements

• A master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university, with supervised field work experience in psychiatric social work.
• A valid and active Associate Clinical Social Worker registration issued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• Completion of the required education within six months of employment.
• A valid California Class C Driver License or equivalent transportation method.

Special Requirements

• Physical Class II – Light physical effort, including occasional light lifting and some bending, stooping, or squatting.
• Stipend recipients must provide a copy of their Stipend Contracts or an official letter from their school verifying their stipend status.

Benefits

The County of Los Angeles offers an extensive benefits package including a Cafeteria Benefit Plan, Contributory Defined Benefit Retirement Plan, Deferred Compensation & Thrift Plans, and 13 paid holidays. For a full list of benefits, click here.

Past and Present Relationships

Past and present mental health clients, parents, and family members are encouraged to apply.

Application and Filing Information

• Applications must be submitted online through the Los Angeles County Employment Application system.
• Applicants must provide a valid email address for notification.
• For further details, contact the Department Contact at (323) 705-4669 or (213) 972-7034.

ADA Coordinator

If you need accommodations due to a disability, please contact the ADA Coordinator at (323) 705-4669.

Computer and Internet Access at Libraries

Candidates without regular access to a computer or internet can complete applications at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

No Sharing User ID and Password

All applicants must file their applications using their own user ID and password. Using someone else's credentials may erase your original application record.