County of Los Angeles
PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER II - EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT/HOMELESS INITIATIVE
County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
LOS ANGELES COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY - Emergency Applications will be accepted from
Monday, July 07, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (PT)
and will continue accepting applications until the vacancy is filled. EXAM NUMBER:
L9035E-EA WHO WE ARE The Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office is the finest client-centered criminal defense firm in the nation, providing a beacon for evolutionary and revolutionary changes in the justice system. Our Offices are headed by innovative and progressive leaders collaboratively working towards our agency’s mission of reducing the incarceration rate for our indigent clientele. The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness, and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. ABOUT THE POSITION PSW IIs independently perform professional social work services in connection with the assessment and treatment recommendations of clients in need of mental health services and report to the Mental Health Clinical Supervisor. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT MAY NOT BE LIMITED TO: Conducting interviews with justice-involved individuals and other necessary individuals to obtain the client’s complete biopsychosocial assessment. Developing and recommending a tentative support plan by assessing the client’s functioning in their environmental setting, and their biopsychosocial needs. Implementing the attorney-approved support plan to provide advocacy on behalf of the client. Gathering and reviewing the client’s background information to provide clinical assessments and consultation, and preparing biopsychosocial reports detailing the needs of the client. REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY A valid and active license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) issued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Behavioral Sciences. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: Candidates must attach a copy of their valid and active license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker issued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Behavioral Sciences at the time of filing or email a copy to Exams@pubdef.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from the date the online application is filed. APPLICATION & FILING INFORMATION Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button. At log-in, you will be required to verify your email address. Fill out the application completely. We may verify information provided at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. 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. ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI) The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY - Emergency Applications will be accepted from
Monday, July 07, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (PT)
and will continue accepting applications until the vacancy is filled. EXAM NUMBER:
L9035E-EA WHO WE ARE The Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office is the finest client-centered criminal defense firm in the nation, providing a beacon for evolutionary and revolutionary changes in the justice system. Our Offices are headed by innovative and progressive leaders collaboratively working towards our agency’s mission of reducing the incarceration rate for our indigent clientele. The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness, and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. ABOUT THE POSITION PSW IIs independently perform professional social work services in connection with the assessment and treatment recommendations of clients in need of mental health services and report to the Mental Health Clinical Supervisor. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT MAY NOT BE LIMITED TO: Conducting interviews with justice-involved individuals and other necessary individuals to obtain the client’s complete biopsychosocial assessment. Developing and recommending a tentative support plan by assessing the client’s functioning in their environmental setting, and their biopsychosocial needs. Implementing the attorney-approved support plan to provide advocacy on behalf of the client. Gathering and reviewing the client’s background information to provide clinical assessments and consultation, and preparing biopsychosocial reports detailing the needs of the client. REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY A valid and active license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) issued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Behavioral Sciences. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: Candidates must attach a copy of their valid and active license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker issued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Behavioral Sciences at the time of filing or email a copy to Exams@pubdef.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from the date the online application is filed. APPLICATION & FILING INFORMATION Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button. At log-in, you will be required to verify your email address. Fill out the application completely. We may verify information provided at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. 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. ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI) The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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