PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER I/CORRECTIONAL HEALTH

County of Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Los Angeles is seeking a Psychiatric Social Worker I for Correctional Health. This role involves providing mental health treatment, conducting interviews, and developing treatment plans for individuals in jails and post-release populations. Candidates must possess a Master's degree in social work and a valid Associate Clinical Social Worker license.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work from an accredited institution.
• Valid and active Associate Clinical Social Worker license required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews to gather social, medical, and mental health histories.
• Provide psychotherapy to individuals, groups, families, and significant others.
• Develop and implement treatment plans including counseling and referrals.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Case management

Therapy

Interviewing

Education

Master's degree in social work

Job description

PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER I/CORRECTIONAL HEALTH

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Position/Program Information

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 remains open until needs are met and may close without notice. Los Angeles County seeks qualified individuals to support mental health care in jails and post-release populations, aligning with DOJ mandates.

About DHS

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is a major health system providing comprehensive care, training, and emergency services, with a mission to advance community health through extraordinary care.

Job Definition

Performs professional social work services related to mental health treatment, including interviews, therapy, crisis intervention, case management, and participation in multidisciplinary teams.

Essential Job Functions

• Conduct interviews to gather social, medical, and mental health histories.
• Plan and conduct therapy considering client goals and priorities.
• Provide psychotherapy to individuals, groups, families, and significant others.
• Request 72-hour detention applications for emergency cases.
• Evaluate behaviors for danger or gravely disabled status.
• Develop and implement treatment plans including counseling and referrals.
• Manage cases to secure resources and support treatment goals.
• Work with families and significant others to facilitate treatment participation.
• Assess client functioning in their environment.
• Participate in team conferences to evaluate progress and plan care.

Minimum Requirements

• Master's degree in social work from an accredited institution.
• License: 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 register as an Associate Clinical Social Worker within 60 days of employment and maintain good standing. Full licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker is required within four years of appointment.

Additional Requirements

• Attach degree transcripts or official letter at application or email within 7 days.
• Active licenses must be submitted at application or within 7 days.

Vacancy Information

Current vacancies are within Correctional Health.

Assessment Process

Performance during initial work period will be evaluated for permanent appointment.