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CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER (HEALTH/CORRECTIONAL FACILITY) - SAFETY

$8,265 - $10,066 monthly
Full time Consultant Government Health Care Professional Services Safety

Job Description

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=4884

***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.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

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
$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

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).

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 [email protected]. 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.

Employees applying for this position who wish to be considered on a transfer basis must meet the minimum qualifications and all transfer rules. You may also be required to provide additional documents, such as copies of your college transcripts during the screening process when applicable. Please provide proof of the highest paying class you were permanently appointed to from an eligible list.

All Examination and/or Employment Application forms must include: “to” and “from” dates (month/day/year); time base; and civil service class titles. Examination and/or Employment Application forms received without this information will be rejected. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed Examination and/or Employment Application (STD. 678) form.

Note: If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered.

EMAILED OR FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Applicants are responsible for obtaining proof of mailing or submission of their applications to MSH-Human Resources Department, Selection Services Unit.  Confirmation/receipt of USPS mailed submittals can only be provided for by Certified Mail.

Application Instructions

Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

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

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of State Hospitals
DSH - Metropolitan
Attn: HR-Selection Services Unit
11401 South Bloomfield Ave
Norwalk, CA 90650
 
Martin RIVERA 

Qualifications

refer to job announcement

State

California

Immediate Fill

No
Department of State Hospital-Metropolitan State Hospital
About Department of State Hospital-Metropolitan State Hospital

Opening in 1916, this state hospital was once a self-sufficient facility with its own farm, dairy and animals. Today, DSH-Metropolitan is located in Norwalk in Los Angeles County. The hospital has an open campus within a security perimeter. Due to community concerns, this facility does not accept patients with criminal history that includes murder, sex crimes, or escape. The hospital does not accept voluntary admissions.

The California Department of State Hospitals is the largest forensic mental health hospital system in the nation. Hospital Police Officers are responsible for the supervision and security of individuals and property, ensuring policies and procedures relating to safety and security are followed and maintaining a secure and safe operation. Hospital Police Officers maintain law and order on hospital grounds, patrolling and protection of hospital buildings, and monitoring the activity and movement of patients and visitors ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and policies.

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