Los Angeles County
PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER I/DMH INTERN
Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
EXAM NUMBER:
b9034N TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY FILING START DATE:
April 11, 2024 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 allocable to this class are assigned to psychiatric hospital wards, outpatient mental health clinics, and specialized mental health treatment programs. Under the close supervision of a higher-level psychiatric social worker, a supervisory mental health position, or a psychiatrist, positions in this class perform psychotherapy and clinical case management with clients, families, and significant others to help resolve or find solutions to mental health-related problems. Incumbents of these positions receive technical guidance and consultation to increase their skills in developing culturally and age-appropriate psychosocial and emotional assessments, in formulating differential diagnoses and effective treatment plans, in applying the appropriate psychotherapeutic methods, and in implementing Client Care Coordination Plans (CCCP) to provide appropriate intervention for a wide range of mental health-related problems. Duties and responsibilities require the application of professional skills and knowledge pertaining to the principles, practices, and theory of psychiatric social work. 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. Responsibilities include: Interviews individuals, their families, and/or significant others to obtain a family, social, employment, medical, substance abuse, and mental health treatment history. Assesses client's functioning in his/her environmental setting. Develops a tentative CCCP designed to resolve or cope with the mental or emotional problem, which may include individual, group, family or marital counseling, case management, and/or referral to another treatment source. Plans and conducts the client's therapy program under the guidance of supervisory staff. Provides psychotherapy to individuals, groups, families, and significant others. Provides case management services to secure resources for clients, families, and significant others in order to achieve treatment goals. Serves as a member of a mental health emergency intervention team. Requests LPS-authorized persons to complete an application for immediate 72-hour detention at a hospital facility. Interviews persons seeking psychiatric assistance on an emergency basis. Assists clients, families, and significant others by discussing their reactions and attitudes concerning mental health problems. Works with families and significant others toward gaining their acceptance of and participation in treatment recommendations. Participates in multi-disciplinary team conferences to discuss and evaluate the nature of the client's problem. Participates in research to increase knowledge of mental health problems and to improve therapeutic treatment methods, as needed. SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
A Master's degree from an accredited School of Social Work and must be an intern within the Department of Mental Health. LICENSE:
A valid and active Associate Clinical Social Worker registration issued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Behavioral Sciences. A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS:
2 - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: Applicants who expect to receive their Master's degree within six (6) months of filing an application may compete in the examination. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience, during Master's degree in Social Work, in individual, group, or family psychotherapy assessment in a local government mental health agency or psychiatric hospital within the last two years. EXAMINATION CONTENT:
An evaluation of education, training, experience and desirable qualifications based upon application information weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in order to be placed on the eligible register. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
Applicants are required to complete and submit an online Los Angeles County Employment Application AND Supplemental Questionnaire in order to be considered for this examination. DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Heleodora "Lola" Sacks, Exam Analyst Phone: (323) 705-4072 or (213) 972-7034 Email:
exams@dmh.lacounty.gov
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b9034N TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY FILING START DATE:
April 11, 2024 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 allocable to this class are assigned to psychiatric hospital wards, outpatient mental health clinics, and specialized mental health treatment programs. Under the close supervision of a higher-level psychiatric social worker, a supervisory mental health position, or a psychiatrist, positions in this class perform psychotherapy and clinical case management with clients, families, and significant others to help resolve or find solutions to mental health-related problems. Incumbents of these positions receive technical guidance and consultation to increase their skills in developing culturally and age-appropriate psychosocial and emotional assessments, in formulating differential diagnoses and effective treatment plans, in applying the appropriate psychotherapeutic methods, and in implementing Client Care Coordination Plans (CCCP) to provide appropriate intervention for a wide range of mental health-related problems. Duties and responsibilities require the application of professional skills and knowledge pertaining to the principles, practices, and theory of psychiatric social work. 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. Responsibilities include: Interviews individuals, their families, and/or significant others to obtain a family, social, employment, medical, substance abuse, and mental health treatment history. Assesses client's functioning in his/her environmental setting. Develops a tentative CCCP designed to resolve or cope with the mental or emotional problem, which may include individual, group, family or marital counseling, case management, and/or referral to another treatment source. Plans and conducts the client's therapy program under the guidance of supervisory staff. Provides psychotherapy to individuals, groups, families, and significant others. Provides case management services to secure resources for clients, families, and significant others in order to achieve treatment goals. Serves as a member of a mental health emergency intervention team. Requests LPS-authorized persons to complete an application for immediate 72-hour detention at a hospital facility. Interviews persons seeking psychiatric assistance on an emergency basis. Assists clients, families, and significant others by discussing their reactions and attitudes concerning mental health problems. Works with families and significant others toward gaining their acceptance of and participation in treatment recommendations. Participates in multi-disciplinary team conferences to discuss and evaluate the nature of the client's problem. Participates in research to increase knowledge of mental health problems and to improve therapeutic treatment methods, as needed. SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
A Master's degree from an accredited School of Social Work and must be an intern within the Department of Mental Health. LICENSE:
A valid and active Associate Clinical Social Worker registration issued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Behavioral Sciences. A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS:
2 - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: Applicants who expect to receive their Master's degree within six (6) months of filing an application may compete in the examination. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience, during Master's degree in Social Work, in individual, group, or family psychotherapy assessment in a local government mental health agency or psychiatric hospital within the last two years. EXAMINATION CONTENT:
An evaluation of education, training, experience and desirable qualifications based upon application information weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in order to be placed on the eligible register. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
Applicants are required to complete and submit an online Los Angeles County Employment Application AND Supplemental Questionnaire in order to be considered for this examination. DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Heleodora "Lola" Sacks, Exam Analyst Phone: (323) 705-4072 or (213) 972-7034 Email:
exams@dmh.lacounty.gov
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