County of Los Angeles
PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER I
County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
EXAMINATION SUMMARY
EXAM NUMBER: b9034M
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY
FILING START DATE: October 20, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. (Pacific Time).
This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Applications filing may be suspended at any time with or without advance notice.
DEFINITION Performs professional social work services in connection with the treatment of clients in need of mental health services.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS Positions are assigned to psychiatric hospital wards, outpatient mental health clinics, and specialized mental health treatment programs. Under supervision of a higher level Psychiatric Social Worker, a supervisory mental health position, or a psychiatrist, positions perform psychotherapy and clinical case management with clients, families, and significant others to help resolve or find solutions to mental health related problems. Incumbents receive guidance to increase skills in developing culturally and age appropriate psychosocial and emotional assessments, formulating differential diagnoses, and implementing Client Care Coordination Plans (CCCP) to provide appropriate intervention for mental health problems. The Psychiatric Social Worker I is distinguished from Psychiatric Social Worker II in that the latter performs at the full professional level and may provide technical direction and guidance to the Psychiatric Social Worker I. Interviews individuals, families and/or significant others to obtain history.
RESPONSIBILITIES (illustrative)
Interviews individuals, their families and/or significant others to obtain a family, social, employment, medical, substance abuse, and mental health treatment history.
Assesses client functioning in their environmental setting.
Develops a tentative CCCP designed to resolve or cope with the mental or emotional problem, including individual, group, family or marital counseling, case management, and/or referrals to other treatment sources.
Plans and conducts therapy programs under supervision, considering treatment goals, priorities, and modality/duration.
Provides psychotherapy to individuals, groups, families, and significant others.
Provides case management services to secure resources to achieve treatment goals.
Participates in mental health emergency intervention teams and crisis evaluation when necessary.
Requests LPS-authorized persons to complete an application for immediate 72-hour detention at a hospital facility if needed.
Interviews clients seeking psychiatric assistance on an emergency basis and uses crisis intervention techniques.
Discusses reactions and attitudes concerning mental health problems and co-occurring substance abuse with clients, families, and significant others; explains need for treatment and encourages participation.
Works with families toward acceptance and participation in treatment recommendations.
Participates in multi-disciplinary team conferences to discuss client problems, progress, and CCCP development.
Participates in research to enhance knowledge and treatment methods as needed.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS A Master’s degree from an accredited school of social work.
LICENSE A valid and active Associate Clinical Social Worker registration issued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Master of Social Work graduates must become registered as an Associate Clinical Social Worker with the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Behavioral Sciences within 60 days of employment. The registration must be maintained until licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Registered Associate Clinical Social Workers must obtain licensure within six years from the date of registration. Failure to obtain licensure within the timeframe may result in termination.
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed.
PHYSICAL CLASS Physical Class II – Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional lifting to 10 pounds, bending, stooping or squatting; considerable walking may be involved.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION *Withhold Information: Applicants who expect to complete the education requirement by the end of the current semester may compete; proof of graduation is required to be placed on the eligible register. Acceptable proof includes official transcripts and degree certificate, or a Dean’s letter indicating graduation and conferral of degree.
Transcript requirements: foreign degrees must be evaluated for equivalency by an approved credential evaluation service. Official transcript is defined as a transcript bearing the college seal issued by the Registrar. Website printouts are not considered official.
EXAMINATION CONTENT The examination will consist of a Training & Experience Evaluation, weighted 100%, assessing areas such as:
Providing clinical services to clients or patients
Risk management interventions to assess safety
Assessments to render a diagnosis and develop a care plan
Providing case management services
Collaborating with a multidisciplinary treatment team
Applicants must meet the Minimum Requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% on the Training & Experience evaluation to be placed on the eligible register.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION Names of candidates who pass will be placed on the eligible register for 12 months. Applications are processed on a rolling basis. Retake: no more than once in a 12-month period.
SPECIAL INFORMATION Past and present mental health clients, parents, and family members are encouraged to apply. The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer.
VACANCY INFORMATION The eligible register will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Mental Health. Available shifts may include evenings, nights, weekends, or holidays.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION Applicants must submit an online Los Angeles County Employment Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. Paper applications or resumes will not be accepted. The last day of filing is the deadline. Filing may be suspended at any time without notice.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING ONLINE Apply online by clicking the Apply tab for this posting. Track status on the website. Upload required documents (license, transcripts, resume, etc.) during submission or email to exams@dmh.lacounty.gov within seven calendar days. Reference full name and examination title in the subject line.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION All information is subject to verification. Falsification may result in disqualification. Do not rely on class specification language alone to describe duties. For security, verify email address and ensure notifications are not blocked by spam filters.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT Department Contact: Sheenia Stewart – (323) 705-4669 or (213) 972-7034
Email: exams@dmh.lacounty.gov
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TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY
FILING START DATE: October 20, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. (Pacific Time).
This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Applications filing may be suspended at any time with or without advance notice.
DEFINITION Performs professional social work services in connection with the treatment of clients in need of mental health services.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS Positions are assigned to psychiatric hospital wards, outpatient mental health clinics, and specialized mental health treatment programs. Under supervision of a higher level Psychiatric Social Worker, a supervisory mental health position, or a psychiatrist, positions perform psychotherapy and clinical case management with clients, families, and significant others to help resolve or find solutions to mental health related problems. Incumbents receive guidance to increase skills in developing culturally and age appropriate psychosocial and emotional assessments, formulating differential diagnoses, and implementing Client Care Coordination Plans (CCCP) to provide appropriate intervention for mental health problems. The Psychiatric Social Worker I is distinguished from Psychiatric Social Worker II in that the latter performs at the full professional level and may provide technical direction and guidance to the Psychiatric Social Worker I. Interviews individuals, families and/or significant others to obtain history.
RESPONSIBILITIES (illustrative)
Interviews individuals, their families and/or significant others to obtain a family, social, employment, medical, substance abuse, and mental health treatment history.
Assesses client functioning in their environmental setting.
Develops a tentative CCCP designed to resolve or cope with the mental or emotional problem, including individual, group, family or marital counseling, case management, and/or referrals to other treatment sources.
Plans and conducts therapy programs under supervision, considering treatment goals, priorities, and modality/duration.
Provides psychotherapy to individuals, groups, families, and significant others.
Provides case management services to secure resources to achieve treatment goals.
Participates in mental health emergency intervention teams and crisis evaluation when necessary.
Requests LPS-authorized persons to complete an application for immediate 72-hour detention at a hospital facility if needed.
Interviews clients seeking psychiatric assistance on an emergency basis and uses crisis intervention techniques.
Discusses reactions and attitudes concerning mental health problems and co-occurring substance abuse with clients, families, and significant others; explains need for treatment and encourages participation.
Works with families toward acceptance and participation in treatment recommendations.
Participates in multi-disciplinary team conferences to discuss client problems, progress, and CCCP development.
Participates in research to enhance knowledge and treatment methods as needed.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS A Master’s degree from an accredited school of social work.
LICENSE A valid and active Associate Clinical Social Worker registration issued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Master of Social Work graduates must become registered as an Associate Clinical Social Worker with the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Behavioral Sciences within 60 days of employment. The registration must be maintained until licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Registered Associate Clinical Social Workers must obtain licensure within six years from the date of registration. Failure to obtain licensure within the timeframe may result in termination.
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed.
PHYSICAL CLASS Physical Class II – Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional lifting to 10 pounds, bending, stooping or squatting; considerable walking may be involved.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION *Withhold Information: Applicants who expect to complete the education requirement by the end of the current semester may compete; proof of graduation is required to be placed on the eligible register. Acceptable proof includes official transcripts and degree certificate, or a Dean’s letter indicating graduation and conferral of degree.
Transcript requirements: foreign degrees must be evaluated for equivalency by an approved credential evaluation service. Official transcript is defined as a transcript bearing the college seal issued by the Registrar. Website printouts are not considered official.
EXAMINATION CONTENT The examination will consist of a Training & Experience Evaluation, weighted 100%, assessing areas such as:
Providing clinical services to clients or patients
Risk management interventions to assess safety
Assessments to render a diagnosis and develop a care plan
Providing case management services
Collaborating with a multidisciplinary treatment team
Applicants must meet the Minimum Requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% on the Training & Experience evaluation to be placed on the eligible register.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION Names of candidates who pass will be placed on the eligible register for 12 months. Applications are processed on a rolling basis. Retake: no more than once in a 12-month period.
SPECIAL INFORMATION Past and present mental health clients, parents, and family members are encouraged to apply. The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer.
VACANCY INFORMATION The eligible register will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Mental Health. Available shifts may include evenings, nights, weekends, or holidays.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION Applicants must submit an online Los Angeles County Employment Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. Paper applications or resumes will not be accepted. The last day of filing is the deadline. Filing may be suspended at any time without notice.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING ONLINE Apply online by clicking the Apply tab for this posting. Track status on the website. Upload required documents (license, transcripts, resume, etc.) during submission or email to exams@dmh.lacounty.gov within seven calendar days. Reference full name and examination title in the subject line.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION All information is subject to verification. Falsification may result in disqualification. Do not rely on class specification language alone to describe duties. For security, verify email address and ensure notifications are not blocked by spam filters.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT Department Contact: Sheenia Stewart – (323) 705-4669 or (213) 972-7034
Email: exams@dmh.lacounty.gov
#J-18808-Ljbffr