PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER I/CORRECTIONAL HEALTH

County of Los Angeles; California; Presencial; USD 70.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A governmental health department in California seeks an Emergency Psychiatric Social Worker I to deliver mental health services within jail and community settings. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work and a valid Associate Clinical Social Worker license. Responsibilities include providing psychotherapy, developing treatment plans, and participating in a multidisciplinary team. This role also involves conducting assessments and coordinating crisis intervention services. A physical Class II classification is required for this position.

Formación

• Must have a valid Associate Clinical Social Worker license.
• Experience with mental health treatment and crisis intervention preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsabilidades

• Provide psychotherapy to individuals, groups, and families.
• Develop treatment plans and conduct therapy sessions.
• Evaluate client needs and coordinate with other services.

Conocimientos

Interviewing skills

Psychotherapy

Crisis intervention

Case management

Educación

Master's degree in Social Work

Descripción del empleo

Overview

EXAM NUMBER: Y9034J-DOJ

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive - EMERGENCY

First Day Of Filing: May 27, 2025 at 12:30 P.M. (PT). This opportunity will remain open until the needs of the services are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

Los Angeles County is under a Department of Justice Consent Decree to improve conditions and mental health care in County jails, as well as supporting justice-involved populations post-release. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of providing a range of services both in the jail and community. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the justice-involved population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Psychiatric Social Worker I vacancies related to the DOJ Consent Decree. Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Psychiatric Social Worker I.

About Los Angeles County Department Of Health Services

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers and four hospitals, and an expanded network of community partner clinics, DHS annually provides direct care for over 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov. Through academic affiliations with UCLA, USC, and CDU, DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians in medical education. DHS also runs EMS, the County's 911 system, Housing for Health, and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry.

Mission: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.

Definition

Performs professional social work services in connection with the treatment of clients in need of mental health services.

Essential Job Functions

• Interviews individuals, their families and/or significant others to obtain a family, social, employment, medical, substance abuse, and mental health treatment history.
• Plans and conducts the client's therapy program under supervisory guidance by considering the client's treatment goal and determining priorities, length, and modality of therapy.
• Provides psychotherapy to individuals, groups, families, and significant others.
• Requests LPS-authorized persons to complete an application for immediate 72-hour detention at a hospital facility.
• Interviews persons seeking psychiatric assistance on an emergency basis and utilizes crisis intervention techniques to prevent hospitalization and to aid the person in dealing with the emotional crisis.
• Serves as a member of a mental health emergency intervention team and/or joint law enforcement/mental health emergency intervention team by evaluating behavior to determine danger to self or others or grave disability.
• Develops a tentative CCCP designed to resolve or cope with the mental or emotional problem, including individual, group, family or marital counseling, case management, and referrals.
• Provides case management to secure resources for clients, families, and significant others to achieve treatment goals.
• Assists clients, families, and significant others by discussing reactions to mental health problems and co-occurring substance abuse disorders; explains need for treatment and encourages collaboration.
• Works with families to gain acceptance and participation in treatment recommendations.
• Assesses client functioning in their environmental setting.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary team conferences to discuss and evaluate client problems, progress, and CCCP.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A Master's degree from an accredited school of social work.
• A valid and active Associate Clinical Social Worker license issued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Behavioral Sciences. Master of Social Work graduates must become registered as an Associate Clinical Social Worker within sixty (60) days from commencement of employment. Associate Clinical Social Workers must remain in good standing for the duration of waivers permitted by law. Waivers allow up to four (4) years full-time or six (6) years part-time to obtain licensure. If appointed to Psychiatric Social Worker I in DHS, you must obtain full licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker within four years from appointment.
• A valid California Class C Driver License or ability to use an alternative transportation method for job-related functions.
• PHYSICAL CLASS II – Light: Light physical effort, occasional lifting to 10 pounds, bending, stooping or squatting; considerable walking may be involved.

You must meet the above requirements to be appointed to vacancies related to this recruitment.

Special Requirement Information

• Applicants must attach a legible copy of their Master's degree in Social Work, official transcripts, or official letter from an accredited institution to the online application or email to [e-mail] within seven (7) calendar days from filing online.
• All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted.
• Applicants who have not obtained licensure must obtain registration in good standing as an Associate Clinical Social Worker within sixty (60) days of employment; failure to provide documentation will result in termination.
• Applicants possessing a Licensed Clinical Social Worker license must attach a copy to the application or email within seven (7) calendar days from filing online.

Vacancy Information: The current vacancies are to be filled within Correctional Health.

Our Assessment Process

During the initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate performance. Those who achieve a passing score will be considered for permanent appointment.

Eligibility Information: All information in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process. Falsification may result in disqualification.

Additional Information

Applications must be filed online and reviewed on an ongoing basis. If not contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open, you may submit a new application. Notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided. Include [e-mail] and [e-mail] as approved senders to avoid filtering. You may opt out of emails but can check notifications via governmentjobs.com. Ensure your email is verified.

Social Security Number is required for record control purposes. Federal law requires all employed persons to have a Social Security Number.

Public library computer access is available for applicants without regular computer access. Do not share User IDs, emails, or passwords.

ARDI Statement: The County recognizes and affirms equal rights and is committed to anti-racism, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment and employment practices. For more information, visit the ARDI page.

Department Contact

Jenny Rodriguez, Exam Analyst
[e-mail]
ADA Coordinator phone: [phone]
California Relay Services: [phone]

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement and Fair Chance policies are applied. Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or work authorization. Career PathFinder and Veteran's Credit information are available via the provided links. Revised September 2025.