Clinical Social Worker

Job Description and Duties The Clinical Social Worker (Safety) will be directed by the Program Assistant in Social Work Services at the Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to: Conduct or co-lead weekly skills building groups. Meet with and provide social work services for patients who have identified need, as defined by the Social Work Service. Develop and maintain contact with family of patients, as appropriate, and provide them with information when proper release forms have been signed by the patient allowing contact. Participate in all Interdisciplinary Treatment Team reviews of each patient on assigned caseload; provide input on progress in treatment; report on family, social and community resources; identify current and ongoing treatment needs, and make recommendations. Write clinical progress notes describing and evaluating the patients' responses treatment, as defined by the Social Work Service. Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team, State's Conditional Release Program, Department of Corrections, Parole Agents, and/or representative from the dispositional setting to formulate an outpatient treatment contract/discharge plan and facilitate the patient discharge to the dispositional setting. In order to be considered for this job vacancy, you must satisfy one of the following requirements: 1. BE LIST ELIGIBLE: Successfully complete the competitive State civil service exam pertaining to this classification at Clinical Social Worker (H-CF-S) Exam Bulletin, OR 2. BE TRANSFER ELIGIBLE: Have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable (employees who wish to be considered based on transfer eligibility must meet the minimum qualifications of the classification per DPA Rule 250), OR 3. BE REINSTATEMENT ELIGIBLE: Have obtained previous permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. Minimum qualifications will be verified prior to being scheduled for an interview. Please provide proof of minimum qualifications with your application submission, which may include a copy of your unofficial college transcripts and/or out of class paperwork. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a valid license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker issued by the California Board of Behavioral Science. Individuals who do not qualify for licensure by the California Board of Behavioral Science may be admitted into the examination and may be appointed but must secure a valid license within four years of appointment; however, an individual can be employed only to the extent necessary to be eligible for licensure plus one year. An extension of the waiver may be granted for one additional year based on extenuating circumstances, as provided by Section 1277(e) of the Health and Safety Code. The time duration for unlicensed employment does not apply to active doctoral candidates in social work, social welfare, or social service, until the completion of such training. Unlicensed individuals who are recruited from outside the State of California and who qualify for licensure may take the examination and may be appointed for a maximum of one year at which time licensure shall have been obtained or the employment shall be terminated; an extension of the waiver may be granted for an additional one year based on extenuating circumstances, as provided by Section 1277(e) of the Health and Safety Code. Individuals granted an additional one year based on extenuating circumstances may be appointed for a maximum of two years at which time licensure shall have been obtained or the employment shall be terminated. Additionally, they must take the licensure examination at the earliest possible date after the date of employment. and Education: Completion of a master's degree program from an accredited school of social work, approved by the Council on Social Work Education. If it is determined that an applicant does not meet the minimum qualifications, the applicant's name may be removed from the eligibility list. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working Conditions This position requires you to work within the Secured Treatment Area (STA). Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER (HEALTH/CORRECTIONAL FACILITY) - SAFETY Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement Position Details Job Code : JC-414936 Position (s): -XXX Working Title: Clinical Social Worker Classification: CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER (HEALTH/CORRECTIONAL FACILITY) - SAFETY $6,765.00 - $8,892.00 U of Positions: Multiple Work Location: San Luis Obispo County Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Facility: DSH - Atascadero Department Information The Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero is a secure public sector hospital providing inpatient forensic services for mentally ill adult males who are court committed throughout the State of California. Located on the central coast of California, the Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero is in the vicinity of destination locations such as San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles and Morro Bay, with easy access to beautiful beaches, serene natural settings and many historical landmarks. We invite you to join our professional and talented workforce. Department Website: Special Requirements IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The Medical Staff of DSH-Atascadero requires Clinical Social Worker candidates meet the Medical Staff criteria for allied health professional privileging set forth in the facility bylaws. Candidates applying for both licensed and unlicensed positions must submit the required documents listed under the Required Application Documents Section. Eligible applicants MUST possess a valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license issued by the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners; If unlicensed, applicants MUST have a valid Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW) registration issued by the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners by the final filing date to be considered for a hiring interview at this location. You MUST submit unofficial transcripts with your STD 678 Application. You MUST include three (3) current letters of reference on letterhead, with signature, which comment on your experience doing psychosocial assessment, individual, group and family therapy, treatment planning and evaluation, and community liaison, consultation and post-hospital planning. A recent MSW fieldwork evaluation may be substituted for one letter of reference. Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application. Final Filing Date: 4/15/2024 Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). 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 . When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below: Address for Mailing Application Packages You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Department of State Hospitals Attn: DSH - Atascadero Employment Office PO Box 7005 Atascadero, CA Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of State Hospitals DSH - Atascadero Employment Office 10333 El Camino Real Atascadero, CA :00 AM - 04:30 PM 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 . 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. Other - Eligible applicants MUST possess a valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license issued by the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners; If unlicensed, applicants MUST have a valid Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW) registration issued by the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners by the final filing date to be considered for a hiring interview at this location . click apply for full job details