SENIOR CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER/COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Apply NowCompany: County of Los Angeles, CA
Location: Los Angeles, CA 90011
Description:
Salary : $85,809.84 - $115,637.52 Annually
Location : Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: Y9019Z-EA
Department: HEALTH SERVICES
Opening Date: 03/19/2025
Position/Program Information
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
Open Competitive Job Opportunity - EMERGENCY
EXAM NUMBER:
Y9019Z-EA
FIRST DAY OF FILING:
Accepting applications starting
March 19, 2025 at 12:00 p.m., PT
This opportunity will remain open until the needs of the services are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.
NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE OR WITHHOLDS ARE ALLOWED FOR THIS EXAMINATION.
The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness, and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.
The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) Community Programs is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Senior Clinical Social Worker vacancies.
Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.
Before your initial work period ends, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.
Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Senior Clinical Social Worker
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. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers, four acute hospitals, and an expanded network of community partner clinics - DHS annually provides direct care for 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion.
For additional information regarding DHS please visit
Through 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.
THE MISSION:
To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.
DEFINITION:
Provides professional social work services to patients and families presenting difficult and complex medical and related psycho-social problems; or, in addition to providing direct patient services, has responsibility for the social work activities of a small social work unit in a community ambulatory care setting.
Essential Job Functions
Interviews and evaluates patients and family members to identify social, emotional, and economic factors which may interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care.
Develops social/emotional assessments and formulates diagnoses and treatment plans based upon evaluation of the patient's past, present and future medical and socioeconomic functioning.
Develops and implements psychosocial therapy programs for patients utilizing a variety of therapeutic methods and techniques.
Provides consultation services to multi-disciplinary team members by evaluating the environmental and psychosocial implications of the patient's illness when the team is assessing and planning medical treatment.
Develops and utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of the patients.
Confers with representatives of other departments and private agencies to resolve problems and to develop and maintain public understanding and sound working relationships.
Participates as a member of administrative, educational, professional, and community committees for program planning.
Plans, assigns, directs, and evaluates the work of a small social work unit comprised of one professional social worker and a limited number of support staff in a community ambulatory medical setting.
Provides technical instructions through regular individual staff conferences.
Provides orientation to multi-disciplinary health staff to further their understanding of the social worker's role in the treatment process.
Conducts research studies and special projects to develop more effective methods of identifying and evaluating the needs of patients.
Writes case summaries and reports which document the social/emotional assessments and diagnoses made and treatment rendered in accordance with applicable regulatory standards for medical treatment.
Complies workload data to monitor levels of service and to establish budget and revenue projections.
Submits budget recommendations regarding the facility's social work services programs and staffing needs.
Develops and conduct in-service training and staff development programs for social work staff.
Participates in social work student affiliate programs for training professional social work students through case assignments and technical instructions.
Attends in-service training programs, continuing professional education, seminars and workshops to keep abreast of new trends and techniques used in social work practice.
Submits recommendations for charge to current social work services programs and procedures.
Requirements
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
A Master's Degree in Social Work from a graduate school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education followed by two years of clinical social work experience*.
LICENSE:
An active and valid license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted.
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 II: Light:
This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring a 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:
In order to qualify under the Selection Requirements, you must include or attach at the time of filing your application online a legible copy of the diploma, or official transcript(s), or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization. In addition, a legible copy of the required license must also be attached. Candidates may submit via email missing required document(s) to the exam analyst, Brenda Aguila, at baguila@dhs.lacounty.govwithin seven (7) calendar days from filing the application online. When emailing documents, please include your name as it appears on the application, the exam number and exam title. The original documents must be presented during the selection process and prior to appointment.
*Clinical social work experience in the County of Los Angeles is defined as: Provides professional clinical social work services to patients and families presenting difficult medical and related psychosocial problems in hospitals, clinics, and community ambulatory health care settings.
Additional Information
OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS:
Before your initial work period ends, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
Please note that ALL information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION.
VACANCY INFORMATION:
The current vacancies are to be filled within Department of Health Services.
AVAILABLE SHIFT:
Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
APPLICATIONS & FILLING INFORMATION:
Applications must be filed online only.
Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add the following email addresses to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
Plan to submit your online application in a timely manner, as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance your online application's security and ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:
For candidates 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.
NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD:All applicants must file their applications 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.
FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but 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 a conviction history, any convictions or court records that are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.
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. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address inequalities and disparities among races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:Brenda Aguila, Exam Analyst
baguila@dhs.lacounty.gov (best way to contact)
DHS HR Enterprise Service Center: (213) 288-7000
ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-6365
CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Employment Information
Any 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 at
Revised January 2025
For detailed information, please click
01
This Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) is to be completed by all applicants for this examination. The information you provide on your Supplemental Questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY. Please read each question carefully and be as specific as possible when answering by including all the information requested. It is the applicant's sole responsibility to complete this questionnaire completely, correctly, and accurately. Comments such as "SEE RESUME" will not be considered a valid response, therefore, using such statements will also result in your application being rejected.
You certify that the information provided is accurate, and you are aware that the information on the Supplemental Questionnaire is subject to verification at any time during the examination and hiring process. You also understand that any false statements may result in disqualification or dismissal.
02
This position works directly with individuals experiencing homelessness.
03
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATIONDo you have a master's degree in social work from a graduate school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education?
04
If your answer to Question #3 is YES, on the box provided below, please provide the details of your completed MSW degree. If your answer is NO, please indicate NA.
Name of School: Degree Earned: Year Concurred:
Please note, to receive credit for the degree, a legible copy of the diploma, or official transcript, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization, must be attached to the application at the time of filing. Candidates may also submit via email missing document(s) within seven (7) calendar days after filing the application online to the exam analyst at baguila@dhs.lacounty.gov. When emailing the document(s), please be sure to include your name as it appears on your application, the exam title, and the exam number.
05
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: EXPERIENCEHow many years of Clinical Social Work experience* do you have?
*Clinical social work experience in the County of Los Angeles is defined as: Provides professional clinical social work services to patients and families presenting difficult medical and related psychosocial problems in hospitals, clinics, and community ambulatory health care settings.
06
LICENSE/CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTDo you have a valid and active license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker issued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Behavioral Sciences?
07
If your answer to Question #6 is YES, on the box provided below, please provide the details of your active CA issued LCSW license. If your answer is NO, please indicate NA.
Name on License: Title of License: License No.: Date Issued: Date of Expiration:
Please note, a legible copy of the license must be attached. Candidates may also submit via email missing document(s) within seven (7) calendar days after filing the application online to the exam analyst at baguila@dhs.lacounty.gov. Please be sure to include your name as it appears on your application, the exam title, and the exam number.
08
In reference to your answer to Question#5, on the box provided below, please provide details of your clinical social work experiences (please follow the format listed below when entering your information/experiences):
Title Held: Date of Service: From/to (include month & year) Company/Department: Address Detailed Description of Duties:
Please note, all information requested in Supplemental Question #8 must be populated. Replacing with "see attached resume" as an answer is not an acceptable valid response. You may attach an additional sheet(s) as a continuation if the space provided is not sufficient. This sheet will be considered part of your application and must be attached at the time of filing your application online to receive credit. When attaching an additional sheet, please include your name as it appears on the application, the exam title, exam number, and SQ #8 continuation.
Required Question
Location : Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: Y9019Z-EA
Department: HEALTH SERVICES
Opening Date: 03/19/2025
Position/Program Information
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
Open Competitive Job Opportunity - EMERGENCY
EXAM NUMBER:
Y9019Z-EA
FIRST DAY OF FILING:
Accepting applications starting
March 19, 2025 at 12:00 p.m., PT
This opportunity will remain open until the needs of the services are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.
NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE OR WITHHOLDS ARE ALLOWED FOR THIS EXAMINATION.
The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness, and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.
The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) Community Programs is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Senior Clinical Social Worker vacancies.
Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.
Before your initial work period ends, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.
Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Senior Clinical Social Worker
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. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers, four acute hospitals, and an expanded network of community partner clinics - DHS annually provides direct care for 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion.
For additional information regarding DHS please visit
Through 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.
THE MISSION:
To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.
DEFINITION:
Provides professional social work services to patients and families presenting difficult and complex medical and related psycho-social problems; or, in addition to providing direct patient services, has responsibility for the social work activities of a small social work unit in a community ambulatory care setting.
Essential Job Functions
Interviews and evaluates patients and family members to identify social, emotional, and economic factors which may interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care.
Develops social/emotional assessments and formulates diagnoses and treatment plans based upon evaluation of the patient's past, present and future medical and socioeconomic functioning.
Develops and implements psychosocial therapy programs for patients utilizing a variety of therapeutic methods and techniques.
Provides consultation services to multi-disciplinary team members by evaluating the environmental and psychosocial implications of the patient's illness when the team is assessing and planning medical treatment.
Develops and utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of the patients.
Confers with representatives of other departments and private agencies to resolve problems and to develop and maintain public understanding and sound working relationships.
Participates as a member of administrative, educational, professional, and community committees for program planning.
Plans, assigns, directs, and evaluates the work of a small social work unit comprised of one professional social worker and a limited number of support staff in a community ambulatory medical setting.
Provides technical instructions through regular individual staff conferences.
Provides orientation to multi-disciplinary health staff to further their understanding of the social worker's role in the treatment process.
Conducts research studies and special projects to develop more effective methods of identifying and evaluating the needs of patients.
Writes case summaries and reports which document the social/emotional assessments and diagnoses made and treatment rendered in accordance with applicable regulatory standards for medical treatment.
Complies workload data to monitor levels of service and to establish budget and revenue projections.
Submits budget recommendations regarding the facility's social work services programs and staffing needs.
Develops and conduct in-service training and staff development programs for social work staff.
Participates in social work student affiliate programs for training professional social work students through case assignments and technical instructions.
Attends in-service training programs, continuing professional education, seminars and workshops to keep abreast of new trends and techniques used in social work practice.
Submits recommendations for charge to current social work services programs and procedures.
Requirements
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
A Master's Degree in Social Work from a graduate school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education followed by two years of clinical social work experience*.
LICENSE:
An active and valid license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted.
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 II: Light:
This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring a 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:
In order to qualify under the Selection Requirements, you must include or attach at the time of filing your application online a legible copy of the diploma, or official transcript(s), or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization. In addition, a legible copy of the required license must also be attached. Candidates may submit via email missing required document(s) to the exam analyst, Brenda Aguila, at baguila@dhs.lacounty.govwithin seven (7) calendar days from filing the application online. When emailing documents, please include your name as it appears on the application, the exam number and exam title. The original documents must be presented during the selection process and prior to appointment.
*Clinical social work experience in the County of Los Angeles is defined as: Provides professional clinical social work services to patients and families presenting difficult medical and related psychosocial problems in hospitals, clinics, and community ambulatory health care settings.
Additional Information
OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS:
Before your initial work period ends, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
Please note that ALL information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION.
VACANCY INFORMATION:
The current vacancies are to be filled within Department of Health Services.
AVAILABLE SHIFT:
Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
APPLICATIONS & FILLING INFORMATION:
Applications must be filed online only.
Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add the following email addresses to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
Plan to submit your online application in a timely manner, as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance your online application's security and ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:
For candidates 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.
NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD:All applicants must file their applications 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.
FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but 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 a conviction history, any convictions or court records that are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.
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. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address inequalities and disparities among races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:Brenda Aguila, Exam Analyst
baguila@dhs.lacounty.gov (best way to contact)
DHS HR Enterprise Service Center: (213) 288-7000
ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-6365
CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Employment Information
Any 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 at
Revised January 2025
For detailed information, please click
01
This Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) is to be completed by all applicants for this examination. The information you provide on your Supplemental Questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY. Please read each question carefully and be as specific as possible when answering by including all the information requested. It is the applicant's sole responsibility to complete this questionnaire completely, correctly, and accurately. Comments such as "SEE RESUME" will not be considered a valid response, therefore, using such statements will also result in your application being rejected.
You certify that the information provided is accurate, and you are aware that the information on the Supplemental Questionnaire is subject to verification at any time during the examination and hiring process. You also understand that any false statements may result in disqualification or dismissal.
- Yes, I have read and understand the above information and instructions.
02
This position works directly with individuals experiencing homelessness.
- I understand and I am willing to perform all necessary work duties.
03
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATIONDo you have a master's degree in social work from a graduate school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education?
- Yes, I have a Master's Degree in Social Work accredited the CSWE at the time of filing my application.
- No, I do not have the Master's Degree in Social Work at the time of filing my applcation.
04
If your answer to Question #3 is YES, on the box provided below, please provide the details of your completed MSW degree. If your answer is NO, please indicate NA.
Please note, to receive credit for the degree, a legible copy of the diploma, or official transcript, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization, must be attached to the application at the time of filing. Candidates may also submit via email missing document(s) within seven (7) calendar days after filing the application online to the exam analyst at baguila@dhs.lacounty.gov. When emailing the document(s), please be sure to include your name as it appears on your application, the exam title, and the exam number.
05
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: EXPERIENCEHow many years of Clinical Social Work experience* do you have?
*Clinical social work experience in the County of Los Angeles is defined as: Provides professional clinical social work services to patients and families presenting difficult medical and related psychosocial problems in hospitals, clinics, and community ambulatory health care settings.
- No experience
- Less than 12 months of clinical social work experience
- 1 year to less than 2 years of clinical social work experience
- 2 years or more of clinical social work experience
06
LICENSE/CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTDo you have a valid and active license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker issued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Behavioral Sciences?
- Yes, I have a valid and active license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and will indicate the license number in Question #7.
- Yes, I have a valid and active license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have attached a legible copy of the license to my application.
- Yes, I have a valid and active license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and will email the required document to the exam analyst at baguila@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing my application online.
- No, I do not have a valid and active license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
07
If your answer to Question #6 is YES, on the box provided below, please provide the details of your active CA issued LCSW license. If your answer is NO, please indicate NA.
Please note, a legible copy of the license must be attached. Candidates may also submit via email missing document(s) within seven (7) calendar days after filing the application online to the exam analyst at baguila@dhs.lacounty.gov. Please be sure to include your name as it appears on your application, the exam title, and the exam number.
08
In reference to your answer to Question#5, on the box provided below, please provide details of your clinical social work experiences (please follow the format listed below when entering your information/experiences):
Please note, all information requested in Supplemental Question #8 must be populated. Replacing with "see attached resume" as an answer is not an acceptable valid response. You may attach an additional sheet(s) as a continuation if the space provided is not sufficient. This sheet will be considered part of your application and must be attached at the time of filing your application online to receive credit. When attaching an additional sheet, please include your name as it appears on the application, the exam title, exam number, and SQ #8 continuation.
Required Question