CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER

CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKERPrint (ApplyCLINICAL SOCIAL WORKERSalary$83,515.68 - $106,604.88 AnnuallyLocationLos Angeles County, CAJob TypeFull timeJob NumberY9013QDepartmentHEALTH SERVICESOpening Date02/25/2026 Description Benefits Questions Position/Program InformationEXAM NUMBER: Y9013QTYPE OF RECRUITMENT:We encourage applications from anyone!The application filing period will begin on February 26, 2026, at 8:00 a.m., (PT) - Continuous.We will continue accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE OR WITHHOLDS ARE ALLOWED FOR THIS EXAMINATION.Reposting information:THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS BEING REPOSTED TO RE-OPEN THE FILING PERIOD, UPDATE APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION.Why work for us?About Los Angeles County Department of Health Services:The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 25 health centers and four acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS' directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 600,000 unique patients each year, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 6.9 billion.For additional information regarding DHS please visitThrough academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings to supportive housing.Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits!We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax and rejuvenate as you reach your fullest personal and professional potential. Click here (to see comprehensive information regarding County employee benefits.Our Mission:To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.The team member we are searching for:Provides professional social work services to patients and families presenting difficult and complex medical and related psycho-social problems in hospitals, clinics, and community ambulatory health care settings to assist them in resolving their social problems and in making effective use of the healthcare system.Essential Job FunctionsConducts interviews, assessments, and evaluations of patients and family members to identify social, emotional, and economic factors which may interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care.Develops and implements a social work treatment plan to be offered to patients and members of their family based upon an analysis of the patient's psychosocial factors and medical illness.Selects, makes referrals to, coordinates, and uses community resources/agencies, other professional teams, and County departments to provide services in accordance with the patients treatment plan.Provides psychosocial therapy using a variety of treatment methods, such as individual, family or group therapy sessions.Participates in multi-disciplinary health team conferences to formulate the overall patient care plans by interpreting to the team the psychosocial aspects of the patient's illness.Participates in multi-disciplinary orientation sessions and in-service training for other teams through lectures and group discussions to heighten awareness and increase understanding of the psychosocial problems associated with a particular illness.Serves as a social work team coordinator with responsibility for case management and consultation with other team members.Attends in-service training programs, continuing professional education, seminars and workshops to maintain active licensure status as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in accordance with California state licensure requirements and to continue professional development in social work practice, mental health theory, and in the effective delivery of healthcare services.Participates on multi-disciplinary and clinical social work committees, including quality control groups, and may participate in research projects.Writes medical/social case summaries and reports documenting the social/emotional assessments and diagnosis made and the treatment rendered in accordance with utilization review standards issued by healthcare regulatory agencies.Collects workload data for budgeting purposes and for review by healthcare regulatory agencies.RequirementsREQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:OPTION I - A Master's Degreein Social Work from a graduate school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education including supervised clinical social work field work experience. OR - OPTION II -A Master's Degreein Social Work from a graduate school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and one year of experience in medical, psychiatric, family, or child welfare social work involving problems of medical, mental, or emotional adjustment.LICENSE:A valid, current license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences or registration in good standing as an Associate Clinical Social Worker with the California Board of Behavioral Scienceswithinsix (6) months of employment.Associate Clinical Social Workers will need to remain in good standing with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences for the duration of the waivers permitted by law.The waiver allows up to six (6) years if employed less than full-time to obtain your license.A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job related functions.Witholding Information:NO WITHHOLD WILL BE ALLOWED.REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION WILL NEED TO BE FULLY MET AT THE TIME OF FILING, AND CLEARLY INDICATED ON THE APPLICATION.PHYSICAL CLASS: II- LIGHT:This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:To receive credit for education, please include a copy of your official diploma, official transcripts, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution at the time of filing or email a copyto the exam analystCaroline Khodaverdian, seven (7) calendar days of filing your application online. When emailing documents, please include the exam number and exam title. Applications received without the required proof of education will be denied as not meeting the stated requirements. The original documents will need to be presented during the selection process and prior to final appointment. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and in English; if it is in a foreign language, it will need to be translated. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit:Applicants who have not obtained a license to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker will need to obtain registration in good standing as an Associated Clinical Social Worker with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences withinsix (6) months of employment, failure to provide this documentation within the required time period will result in immediate termination.Additional InformationEXAMINATION CONTENT:This examination will consist of a structured interview covering knowledge, skills, problem solving ability, interpersonal communication and general ability to perform the duties of the position weighted 100%.The passing score for this examination is 70%.ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:Applications will be processed on an "as-received"basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.VACANCY INFORMATION:The eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur.AVAILABLE SHIFTS:Appointees may be required to work any shift and at any facility, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:For applicants who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Please refer to their website for updated informationNO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD:Applicants will need to file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.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. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 914-7111Department Contact Name:Caroline Khodaverdian, Exam AnalystDepartment Contact Phone: (213) 288-7000Department Contact Email:COUNTY OF LOS ANGELESEmployment InformationAny language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:Testing Accommodations for Applicants:The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: Fair Chance:The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).Employment Eligibility:Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.Career PathFinder:Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application atVeteran’s Credit:Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit:Revised September 2025For detailed information, please clickhere (01The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. CHECK YOUR ANSWER CAREFULLY. Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Be specific as possible and include all information requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal. Yes, I understand the above information and instructions. 02Many important notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. DO NOT select "off" under Email Preferences within your profile or click "unsubscribe" on our notices if you would like the County of Los Angeles to notify you regarding your application status, test schedules, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position. Please add:>, , to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk or clutter mail. Do you understand the above information and instructions? Yes, I understand the above information and instructions. 03Do you have aMaster's Degree in Social Workfrom a graduate school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education? Yes No 04If your answer is 'Yes" to Question #3, please provide details of your MSW completion. Indicate NA if your answer is "No".Title of Masters' Degree:School:Date Completed (MM/DD/YYYY):In order to qualify under the Minumum Requirements, youmust include/attach a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institutionwhich shows the area of specialization with your application at the time of filing or email to the exam analyst,Caroline Khodaverdian, at , within seven (7) calendar days from filing online.05Do you currently hold a valid and active Clinical Social Worker License issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences? Yes No 06If your answer is "Yes" to Question #5, please provide details of your CA CSW License. Indicate NA if your answer is "No".Title of License:License No.:Date of IssuanceDate of Expiration:Issuing Agency:Legible copy of the license must be attached to the application or submit to the exam analyst within seven (7) calendar days after filing online.07Do you have social work experience in a medical, psychiatric, family, or child welfare social work involving problems of medical, mental, or emotional adjustment? Yes No 08If your answer is "Yes" to Question #7, please indicate how many years of experince you have. Less than 1 year of social work experience. 1 year to less than 2 years of social work experience. 2 years to less than 4 years of social work experience. 4 years or more of social work experience. Required QuestionEmployerCounty of Los AngelesAddress Los Angeles, California, 90010WebsiteApplyPlease verify your email addressVerify Email

Created: 2026-03-04