Supervising Psychiatric Social Worker

Supervising Psychiatric Social Worker I
- Social Work
- Metropolitan State Hospital - 26-432

SUPERVISING PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER I

Job Code #: JC-533211

Position #(s):

-XXX

$8,881.00 - $11,048.00 U

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location:

Los Angeles County

Telework:
In Office

Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term
- Full Time

Facility: DSH
- Metropolitan

** Position is Limited-Term for 12 months. This position may be terminated at any time or may become Permanent at a later date
** Metropolitan State Hospital is located in the city of Norwalk. The Department of State Hospitals - Metropolitan is currently accepting applications for Supervising Psychiatric Social Worker I, Limited-Term/Fulltime. The Supervising Psychiatric Social Worker I (SPSW I), under the general direction of the Chief of Social Work, provides supervision to clinical social workers, including training, consultation, clinical supervision, auditing of work product, and evaluation of job performance.

Essential duties also include monitoring policy adherence, collaboration with stakeholders within the hospital and the community, and treatment program development/evaluation. The SPSW I serves as a role model and resource in supporting/maintaining social work best practices, and to ensure that assessed patient needs are provided with consistency and quality.

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. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the announcement. Please carefully read the Minimum Qualifications for the position before taking the exam to ensure you are qualified for the position and have met all requirements.

The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please carefully read and follow the instructions for each process.

• Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement
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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).

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