Licensed Clinical Social Worker

LYNWOOD ASSOCIATES LTD; Lynwood (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Lynwood Unified School District is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to provide school-based mental health services, consultation, and direct client support across district sites. The role includes coordinating interventions, supervising assigned personnel, and linking families with community resources.

The position is full-time, 8 hours per day, 11 months per year, reporting to a designated administrator.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university is required.
• Strong computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, and database management are required.
• Some positions may require Spanish reading/writing/speaking proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide school-based mental health services at designated school sites.
• Coordinate direct clinical and case management services and program interventions.
• Supervise assigned personnel and provide consultation and in-service training to staff and families.

Skills

Spanish language

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Tools

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Computer skills

Job description

Position Details
Full-time position; 8 hours per day; 11 months per year.

Job Opening

OPEN TO ALL LYNWOOD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES AND TO THE PUBLIC.

Application Deadline

OCTOBER 5, 2026 – OCTOBER 16, 2026, BY 4:30 PM (or sooner).

APPLICATION AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION(S)/CERTIFICATION(S) DEADLINE: OCTOBER 16, 2026, BY 4:30 PM (or sooner).

Important Notes

The District reserves the right to close the recruitment process at any time, without prior notice, based on District needs and the applicant pool, regardless of the posted application period. While the position may be advertised for up to 10 days, the posting may be closed earlier if a sufficient number of qualified applications are received or if hiring needs change.

The District reserves the right to utilize a flexible pass point (cut-off) on any test part to meet the staffing needs as determined by the District.

Selection Process

• Training & Experience Evaluation: the District reserves the right to utilize a training and experience evaluation. Applicant materials will be competitively reviewed and those candidates whose qualifications most closely meet the District's needs will proceed with the recruitment process (Pass/Fail).
• Oral Examination: the oral examination portion of the test may have multiple steps which may be administered on different days (100% of total score).

Position Duties

The job of Licensed Clinical Social Worker is done for the purpose/s of providing, performing, coordinating, and supervising school-based mental health services at school sites; District-wide intervention and prevention; direct clinical and case management services; providing consultation and in-service training to District students, parents, employees, and administrators; and assist in the management, supervision, training, and evaluation of assigned personnel; and providing information on services available to eligible students and families, conveying information regarding school and/or district activities, procedures, and referring families to other agencies.

This job reports to DESIGNATED ADMINISTRATOR.

Initial/Minimum Qualifications

Your application must provide sufficient information that demonstrates your possession of the initial qualifications including providing any transcripts, certifications, and documents listed below. Failure to provide the required information, failure to fill out the application properly according to the application directions provided, or the submission of an incomplete application will result in the termination of your application and/or candidacy for position consideration.

Education & Experience

• A Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university is required.
• Equivalent to three (3) years of increasingly responsible and complex work experience in providing psychotherapy to children.
• Experience in the K-12 public educational setting is desirable and preference may be given to candidates who meet this criterion.
• Computer experience, including word processing, spreadsheets, and database management programs is required.
• Any other combination of education, training, and experience, which demonstrates that the applicant is likely to possess the required skills, knowledge, or abilities, may be considered.

Licenses & Other Requirements

• Valid Class C Driver's license & availability of private transportation.
• Professional Licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) OR Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) by the California Behavioral Science Board and completion of all internship requirements.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification is required.
• Some positions may require the ability to read, write, and speak Spanish fluently.
• A Pupil Personnel Services Credential is desirable, but not required, upon entry into the position and/or may be required during employment tenure as a condition of continuing employment.

Document Submission Options

Unofficial documents/transcripts will be accepted for initial consideration. If a job offer is extended and accepted, official sealed transcripts will be required during employment processing, if it is not submitted.

Applications without supporting documents will be considered incomplete and may be disqualified from further consideration. Foreign Diploma/ Degree/Transcripts must be certified and evaluated to meet the United States equivalency to be considered. ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE CLOSING DATE.

Satisfaction Of Initial Qualifications

• A Master's Degree in Social Work OR unofficial/official transcripts from an accredited college or university that denotes graduation with a Master's Degree in Social Work.
• Valid Professional Licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) OR Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) by the California Behavioral Science Board and completion of all internship requirements.
• Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification issued by an authorized agency.
• Valid First Aid certification issued by an authorized agency.
• Valid Photocopy of your California Class C Driver's License.

Resources for Applicants

FIRST AID AND CPR CERTIFICATION: For resources, please Click here for some agencies that are comparable to the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association. This information is provided as a resource. The Lynwood Unified School District and the Personnel Commission are not affiliated with the American Red Cross or any of its local chapters nor benefit from the advertisement of these classes.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It shall be the policy of the Board of Education that students and employees in the Lynwood Unified School District "District" shall not be subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on the person's actual or perceived race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin or nationality, religion, age, parental status, family status, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex or sexual orientation, ancestry, political affiliation or any other basis protected by federal law, ordinance or regulation, in its educational program(s), recruitment process, application, acceptance, testing, selection and hiring process and employment. For any equal right or opportunity concerns or complaints from employees, please contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Title IX and CC of R Title V Compliance Officer (Employees), 11321 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA 90262, 310-886-1490. Concerned students should contact the Director of Student Services, Title IX and CC R Title V Compliance Officer (Students), 11321 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA 90262, 310-886-1618.

Sexual Harassment Prevention

The District prohibits harassment on the basis of sex. Sexual harassment consists of any unwelcome sexual favors and other verbal, visual or physical conduct of a sexual nature made by someone from or in the work or educational setting. Please reference Education Code section 212.5 for further information on the topic. Any individual who believes he/she has been subjected to sexual harassment and/or incidents of sexual harassment impacting recruitment, testing, hiring or employment must report the incident to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Title IX and CC of R Title V Compliance Officer (Employees), 11321 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA 90262, 310-886-1490 and the Director of Student Services, Title IX and CC or R Title V Compliance Officer (Students), 11321 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA 90262, 310-886-1618.

Examination Process

Please note that the District reserves the right to add, eliminate or adjust testing steps and/or information on the posting at any time during the position posting and testing process. The process may include, but is not limited to, further testing inclusive of on-the-job testing, recruitment and recruitment extensions, which may be for less than fifteen (15) days after the certification of an eligibility list. As a result, there may be adjustments if reasonable or necessary.

Eligibility List Expiration

Candidates who are successful in all parts of the screening and examination process will be placed on an eligibility list. Typically, an eligibility list for a classification expires after one (1) year (Eligibility lists may be extended beyond one (1) year or expire sooner than one (1) year). Candidates on the expired eligibility list are no longer considered for positions within the classification. If an eligible candidate successfully tests for the same classification before the current eligibility list expires, the eligibility lists will merge and the eligible's most recent examination score will be applied. It is the responsibility of each eligible to know his/her eligibility list status.

License And Certification Requirement

It is the responsibility of the employee to ensure that all licenses and certifications required for this position are up-to-date to remain in the position.

Selective Certification

• Pay increases: Pay increases annually on July 1 until the top step is reached. Any employee hired or promoted on or before March 31st shall be entitled to a one-step advancement on the following July 1st (PC Rule 700.200.2)
• Paid Holidays: Up to 14 holidays per year depending on months worked for all classified employees. Additionally, classified staff employees—excluding those who are non-represented—may be eligible for three floating holidays, for a total of 17 holidays per fiscal year.
• Paid Vacation: Vacation is prorated based on months worked per year (one day is earned per each month worked) and longevity with the District. Please refer to the chart below for vacation rates:
  1-4 years of service:
  12 vacation days (12-month employee);
  11 vacation days (11-month employee);
  10 vacation days (10-month employee)
  5-10 Years Of Service
  18 vacation days (12-month employee);
  16.5 vacation days (11-month employee);
  15 vacation days (10-month employee)
  11+ years of service:
  24 vacation days (12-month employee);
  22 vacation days (11-month employee);
  20 vacation days (10-month employee)

Health Benefits

• For positions 20 hours or more per week the following benefits are provided by the District for classified employees: Health, Vision, Dental, and PERS (retirement).
• Paid Sick Leave: Every regular classified employee, probationary or permanent, can earn paid sick leave credit(s) based on one day for each month in which such employees are in a paid status with the District. Earned, but unused sick leave can accumulate without limit. Full-time classified employees (those who work 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, and 12 months per year) will normally earn twelve (12) days of sick leave credit(s) during each fiscal year.
• Substitute employees are not entitled to benefits. ***