Under the direction of the Supervising Social Worker and Chief of Social Work, the Clinical Social Worker (CSW) provides case management, crisis intervention, individual and group treatment for patients committed to the Department of State Hospitals. CSW evaluate patients upon admission, through their hospital stay and through the discharge process. The CSW functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team, serves as a liaison for outside entities such as the courts, public guardian office, probation officers, County mental health, community treatment placements and programs, and social supports. Candidates must be highly motivated, dependable, demonstrate good writing and organizational skills, and can maintain positive working relationships with all levels of staff.
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.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: A minimum of two years’ work experience as a Clinical Social Worker in a mental health facility is highly desired.
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.
The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please be sure to follow all instructions for each process.
To take the exam please click on the link:
https://cchcs.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/Careers/ClinicalSocialWorkerHCFSafety-O-C.pdf
Special Requirements
- 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.
- The position(s) require(s) a(n) ACSW or LCSW License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.
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.
All Examination and/or Employment Application forms must include: “to” and “from” dates (month/day/year); time base; and civil service class titles. Examination and/or Employment Application forms received without this information will be rejected. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed Examination and/or Employment Application (STD. 678) form.
Note: If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered.
EMAILED OR FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
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.