CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER (HEALTH/CORRECTIONAL FACILITY) - SAFETY

Job Description and DutiesPatton State Hospital, Human Resources Department, is accepting applications for at least one (1) Permanent, Full Time Clinical Social Worker in the Social Work Services Department.As part of the Interdisciplinary Team, Clinical Social Workers are responsible for providing Individual and Group Therapy; family services; preparing evaluations, referrals, and reports for patients; providing liaison services to family, significant others and community agencies as well as discharge planning services.The successful candidate will have knowledge of principles and techniques related to Clinical Social Work with particular reference to Psychiatric and Forensic Social Work; demonstrate knowledge of recovery principles, possess excellent organization and communication skills.Desirable Qualifications:Experience managing complex tasks and effective time management skills.Experience tracking and organizing data.Experience working with high-risk patients with severe mental illnesses.Application completed correctly, displays attention to detail.Education in field and the ability to work independently.Problem solving and communications skills.Knowledge of Social Work theories and interventions.REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must possess completion of a Master's degree in Social Work program from an accredited school of social work and must be registered with California Board of Behavioral Science (BBS) as either ACSW or LCSW.In order to gain list eligibility and be appointed to the Clinical Social Worker (Safety) classification, please follow the link below to take the exam:Clinical Social Worker Exam BulletinPlease review the Duty Statement for a detailed description of the duties or you may contact Anthony Ortega, Chief of Social Work Service at (909) 672-1813 with any questions. All qualified and interested applicants should submit their application to the Human Resources - Employment Unit. Applications will be reviewed on the 1st and 15th of each month.All applicants may be pre-screened for breadth and depth of experience. Only the most qualified applicants may be interviewed based on screening criteria. For this reason, it is especially important that applicants take special care in thoroughly and accurately completing the application.You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.Working ConditionsPatton is a forensic psychiatric hospital and was established in 1890 and opened in 1893. DSH-Patton provides treatment to forensically and civilly committed patients within a secure treatment area. The hospital does not accept voluntary admissions.Minimum RequirementsYou will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.* CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER (HEALTH/CORRECTIONAL FACILITY) - SAFETYAdditional Documents* Job Application Package Checklist* Duty StatementPosition DetailsJob Code #:JC-519994Position #(s):502-081-9872-XXXWorking Title:Clinical Social WorkerClassification:CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER (HEALTH/CORRECTIONAL FACILITY) - SAFETY$7,142.00 - $9,387.00 U$7,684.00 - $10,066.00 VNew to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.# of Positions:1Work Location:San Bernardino CountyTelework:In OfficeJob Type:Permanent, Full TimeFacility:Department of State Hospitals - PattonDepartment InformationDSH - Patton3102 E. Highland AvenuePatton, CA 92369http://www.dsh.ca.govDepartment Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov/PattonSpecial RequirementsThe position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.The position(s) require(s) a(n) registration with BBS as ACSW or LCSW License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Examination/ Employment Application (STD. 678) including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYY). Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.A completed STD. 678 and any other relevant documents (e.g., unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers account. Please reference Job Control # 519994 and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e., social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.Complete Application Packages (including your STD. 678 and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareers account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application.Unless there is a specific request to be notified via USPS mail, our main contact will be via email. Email correspondence regarding this job posting will primarily come from PattonHREmploymentUnit@dsh.ca.gov. It is the applicant's responsibility to check their email inbox, including junk/spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status. In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email.* Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment SurveyApplication InstructionsDates 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: Until FilledWho May ApplyIndividuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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 ApplyComplete 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 PackagesYou may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:Department of State Hospitals - PattonN/AAttn: Human Resources Employment UnitExam/Hiring Unit3102 E. Highland AvePatton, CA 92369Address for Drop-Off Application PackagesYou may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:Department of State HospitalsDepartment of State Hospitals - PattonHuman Resources Employment Unit3102 East Highland AvenuePatton, CA 92369HR is closed on weekends and holidays07:00 AM - 04:30 PMRequired Application Package DocumentsThe 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.Desirable QualificationsIn addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:Desirable Qualifications:Experience managing complex tasks and effective time management skills.Experience tracking and organizing data.Experience working with high-risk patients with severe mental illnesses.Application completed correctly, displays attention to detail.Education in field and the ability to work independently.Problem solving and communications skills.Knowledge of Social Work theories and interventions.BenefitsPlease review the Benefits Summary that may also be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website. You will find information on the benefits afforded by membership in the Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act, and salary ranges and a summary of the Clinical Social Worker classification.Contact InformationThe Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov/PattonHuman Resources Contact:HR - Employment Unit(909) 742-5550Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.EEO Contact:Rachel Guerrero(909) 742-5243rachel.guerrero@dsh.ca.govCalifornia Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.