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CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR II

County of Los Angeles
County of Los Angeles Salary
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/23/2026
Position/Program Information

FILING DATE

Accepting applications starting

Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 8:00 a.m., PT

This exam will be open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

EXAM NUMBER

Y9015I

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

Open Competitive Job Opportunity

NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE OR WITHHOLDS ARE ALLOWED FOR THIS EXAMINATION.

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 unified system of 23 health centers and four hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics – DHS annually provides direct care for over 500,000 outstanding patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $8.4 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov.

Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing.

Mission

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

Definition

Supervises the work of professional social work and support staff providing clinical social work services to patients and their families in a small County hospital, a unit of a large County hospital, a large ambulatory care center, or the Children's Medical Services program.

Essential Job Functions

As the head of a small program:

  • Plans, directs, assigns and evaluates the work of professional social work and support staff providing direct services to patients and their families.
  • Confers with departmental administration and heads of other disciplines to plan new programs and coordinate the clinical social work program with other health care services.
  • Plans and conducts orientation, in-service training and staff development programs which may include coordination with graduate schools of social work to provide supervised field experience for students.
  • Follows Federal, State, County and departmental social work policies and regulations for subordinate staff. Acts as a technical resource person to social work and other department staff.
  • Acts as liaison with public and private agencies to increase awareness regarding social work services and community resources available and to communicate departmental objectives.

As a unit supervisor in a large County hospital:

  • Has immediate responsibility for planning, organizing, assigning and evaluating the work of professional social work and support staff assigned to the unit.
  • Provides clinical hours and supervision for non-licensed staff as required by the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS).
  • Interprets County, State and Federal regulations and the hospital and clinical social work policies, program standards and procedures for staff and instructs staff regarding social work techniques, community resources, and interagency services.
  • Participates in the formulation of and changes in clinical social work programs, policies and procedures by assessing the effectiveness of clinical social work services within the assigned unit.
  • Plans and conducts unit orientation and continuing staff development program and participates in the orientation programs of other disciplines.
  • Coordinates the activities of clinical social work services in the unit with other disciplines through interdisciplinary staff meetings, resolution of interdisciplinary procedural and personnel problems, and coordinated implementation of new services or programs.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A Master's Degree in Social Work from a graduate school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education followed by four (4) years of professional social work experience*, two (2) years of which must have been in a medical setting** functioning in an independent capacity*** providing highly specialized**** social work services.

License

A valid and active license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Physical Class Ii

Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

Special Requirement Information

  • Professional social work experience is defined as services in connection with the social work practices such as assessment, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, treatment, planning, management, research, and/or consultation of clients in need of social services/programs.
  • Medical setting includes a hospital, outpatient clinic, psychiatric inpatient and outpatient facility, community health agency, skilled nursing facility, long-term care facility, or hospice where professional services are administered.
  • Independent capacity is defined as post-licensure clinical social work experience.
  • Highly specialized experience is defined as in-depth knowledge of social work services.

In order to qualify under the Minimum Requirements, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcript(s), or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization with your application at the time of filing or email to the exam analyst, Caroline Khodaverdian at ckhodaverdian@dhs.lacounty.gov, within seven (7) calendar days from filing online.

License/Certificate Information

In the License/Certificate Section of your application, be sure to give the title of your required certificate, number, date issued, date of expiration and the name of the issuing agency as specified in the Minimum Requirements. The required license and/or certificate must be current and unrestricted. Copy of the active license must also be attached to the application or submit to the exam analyst within seven (7) calendar days from filing online. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst. For a list of programs accredited by the Council on Social Work Education please visit: https://www.cswe.org/accreditation/about/directory/.

Additional Information

Examination Content

This examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience based upon application information weighted 100%.

Desirable Qualifications

Additional points will be awarded for highly specialized social work experience beyond the Minimum Requirements.

Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the Eligible Register.

Eligibility Information

Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.

The names of candidates receiving a passing grade on this examination will be added to the Eligible Register and will appear in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility.

No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months.

Vacancy Information

The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Health Services.

Special Information

Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any

Application And Filing Information

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment.

Utilizing VERBIAGE from the Class Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED.

This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time with or without advance notice.

Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the requirements. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.

Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PST, on the last day of filing will not be accepted.

Many important notifications including invitation letters, results notices, and other exam-related correspondences will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. In addition, please add ckhodaverdian@dhs.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com, and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.

Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com account and view your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.

Fair Chance Initiative

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

Social Security Number

Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

Computer And Internet Access At Public Libraries

For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Los Angeles County public libraries have reopened with limited access hours and may require prior reservation to use their computers. Refer to their website for more information: https://lacountylibrary.org/.

No Sharing Of User Id And Password

All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

Department Contact

Caroline Khodaverdian, Exam Analyst

(213) 288-7000

ckhodaverdian@dhs.lacounty.gov

Ada Coordinator Phone

(323) 914-7587

California Relay Services Phone

(800) 735-2922

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.

Testing Accommodations For Applicants

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.

Fair Chance

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

Veteran’s Credit

Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.

For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf

Revised September 2025

For detailed information, please click here

01

The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. CHECK YOUR ANSWER CAREFULLY. Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Be specific as possible and include all information requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.

  • Yes, I understand the above information and instructions.

02

Many important notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. DO NOT select "off" under Email Preferences within your profile or click "unsubscribe" on our notices if you would like the County of Los Angeles to notify you regarding your application status, test schedules, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position. Please add: ckhodaverdian@dhs.lacounty.gov>, and info@governmentjobs.com, to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk or clutter mail. Do you understand the above information and instructions?

  • Yes, I understand the above information and instructions.

03

Do you have a Master's Degree in Social Work from a graduate school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education?

  • Yes
  • No

04

If your answer is 'Yes" to Question #3, please provide details of your MSW completion. Indicate NA if your answer is "No".

School

Title of Masters' Degree:

Date Completed (MM/DD/YYYY)

In order to qualify under the Minimum Requirements, you must include/attach a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization with your application at the time of filing or email to the exam analyst, Caroline Khodaverdian, at ckhodaverdian@dhs.lacounty.gov, within seven (7) calendar days from filing online.

05

Do you currently hold a valid and active Clinical Social Worker License issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences?

  • Yes
  • No

06

If your answer is "Yes" to Question #5, please provide details of your CA CSW License. Indicate NA if your answer is "No".

Title Of License

License No.:

Date of Issuance

Date Of Expiration

Issuing Agency:

Legible copy of the license must be attached to the application or submit to the exam analyst, Caroline Khodaverdian at ckhodaverdian@dhs.lacounty.gov, within seven (7) calendar days after filing online.

07

How many months or years of professional social work experience do you have working in a medical setting?

  • No experience
  • Less than 1 year of professional social work experience
  • 1 year to less than 2 years of professional social work experience
  • 2 years to less than 4 years of professional social work experience
  • 4 years or more of professional social work experience

08

In reference to your answer to Question#7, please provide in detail each of your professional social work experiences. Indicate NA if your answer is "No".

Company/Agency/Department

Job Title:

Start Date - End Date (dd/mm/yy)

Duties

Hours Worked Per Week:

  • Required Question

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