What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Social Worker (Safety) - Social Work Services position at California Department of State Hospitals?
About the Company
Metropolitan State Hospital is located in the city of Norwalk. 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).
About the Role
The Department of State Hospitals-Metropolitan is currently accepting applications for Clinical Social Worker (Health/Correctional Facility) - Safety, Permanent/Fulltime. 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.
Responsibilities
- Provide case management, individual treatment, and group treatment for patients.
- Evaluate patients upon admission, during their hospital stay, and through the discharge process.
- Determine patient’s avenues for release from hospital care.
- Coordinate potential discharge resources in the community.
- Assist with patient’s transition to a community setting.
- Serve as a liaison for outside entities such as the courts 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.
Desired Qualifications
A minimum of 1 year work experience as a Clinical Social Worker in a mental health facility is highly desired.
Applying
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
Pay range and Compensation Package
$8,265.00 - $10,066.00 per Month. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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.
Salary : $8,265 - $10,066