SUPERVISING PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER I

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 8,900 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California, Metropolitan State Hospital in Norwalk, is seeking a Supervising Psychiatric Social Worker I for a 12-month limited-term full-time assignment. The SPSW I will supervise clinical social workers, provide training and supervision, and help ensure quality patient care within social work practices.

Essential duties include policy adherence monitoring, collaboration with stakeholders, and development/evaluation of treatment programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements are stated in the Class Specification.
• Eligibility for permanent civil service status, transfer eligibility, or reinstatement; if not eligible, you must take the exam.

Responsibilities

• Supervise clinical social workers, provide training, consultation, and performance evaluation.
• Monitor policy adherence and collaborate with hospital staff and community partners.
• Develop and evaluate treatment programs for patient care.

Job description

Department of State Hospitals

JC-533211 -

JC-533211 - Supervising Psychiatric Social Worker I - Social Work - Metropolitan State Hospital - 26-432 SUPERVISING PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER I

$8,881.00 - $11,048.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/4/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

Position is Limited-Term for 12 months. This position may be terminated at any time or may become Permanent at a later date.

Metropolitan State Hospital is located in the city of Norwalk.

The Department of State Hospitals - Metropolitan is currently accepting applications for Supervising Psychiatric Social Worker I, Limited-Term/Fulltime.

The Supervising Psychiatric Social Worker I (SPSW I), under the general direction of the Chief of Social Work, provides supervision to clinical social workers, including training, consultation, clinical supervision, auditing of work product, and evaluation of job performance. Essential duties also include monitoring policy adherence, collaboration with stakeholders within the hospital and the community, and treatment program development/evaluation. The SPSW I serves as a role model and resource in supporting/maintaining social work best practices, and to ensure that assessed patient needs are provided with consistency and quality.

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.

It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the announcement. Please carefully read the Minimum Qualifications for the position before taking the exam to ensure you are qualified for the position and have met all requirements.

The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please carefully read and follow the instructions for each process.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Classification

SUPERVISING PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER I $8,881.00 - $11,048.00 per Month. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions

1

Work Location

Telework: In Office

Job Type

12 Month Limited Term - 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).

• 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.

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 [e-mail]. 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.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

*Multiple eateries within walking distance

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Metropolitan

Human Resources Contact:
HR-Selection Services Unit
[phone]
[e-mail]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.