PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORK CONSULTANT

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PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORK CONSULTANT

Los Angeles County Los Angeles, California, United States

Job Description:

PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORK CONSULTANT

Description

Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER

Q9037A

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

Open Competitive Job Opportunity - We welcome applications from everyone.

FILING PERIOD

The application filing period will begin on January 29, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Continuous.

We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectantly once we have enough qualified candidates.

LA County Library serves 3.4 million residents across 3,000 square miles through its 86 libraries, 4 Cultural Resource Centers, and mobile fleet of 15 vehicles, including 4 Bookmobiles, 6 MakMo's (maker mobiles), 3 Reading Machines (early literacy vehicles), and 2 mobile outreach vehicles.

LA County Library seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse customers we serve. The library fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility, and fairness, so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.

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The Position:
Positions allocable to this class are distinguished by their primary responsibility for providing consultative services to social work staff, staff of other disciplines, personnel of public agencies and private organizations and agencies regarding various County-wide mental health programs and mental health treatment. Consultant positions receive administrative and minimal technical direction from higher-level administrative social work positions; also, they may report to physicians or general high-level administrative personnel. Positions allocable to this class are typically located in assignments which primarily require the provision of consultative services in connection with the psychiatric social work service component of a mental health program and to local agencies and organizations concerning the mental health needs of their clients and patients. However, these positions also, they may be located in assignments which require the provision of consultative services concentrated on program development and evaluation of mental health services for a specific target population, County-wide, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Positions in this class are distinguished from other professional social work positions which are responsible primarily for direct service to patients, supervision, or administration of social work services, and may provide consultation only as an ancillary part of their primary function. Consultant positions may provide direct service to patients as an integral part of providing consultation services related to training of professional social work staff and staff of allied health disciplines, and advisement concerning assessment and treatment of mental and emotional illness.

Essential Job Functions

Essential duties include, but are not limited to:

Develop and lead library programs and policies that provide prevention and early intervention services for individuals affected by mental heal issues, thereby expanding the library’s role in the community and offering services beyond its traditional scope.

Create grant proposals to support new services or research initiatives focused on developing and refining library programs, including the implementation and evaluation of clinical social work components.

Collaborate with Administrative Services to develop request for proposals that identify suitable vendors and manage contracts related to social support services in library locations.

Create instructional materials, conduct training sessions, workshops and seminars to educate professional and para-professional staff in social work and/or libraries about the psychosocial, emotional, and physiological impacts on illnesses and disabilities.

Collaborate with the Safety and Security Specialist to develop effective responses and strategies for handling security incidents involving customers with mental health issues or the unhoused to support frontline staff.

Assess the impact of evidence-based practices, education, support and outreach on achieving program objectives in the ongoing effort to enhance mental health services.

Prepare reports, evaluation summaries and articles and research summaries on programs and activities for various stakeholders, including the executive team, District Offices, other departments and external partners.

Assess the financial and social implications of health-related legislation on the County and specific groups and evaluate the viability of revenue-sharing proposals in terms of healthcare priorities and potential effectiveness.

Advise professional social work staff and library staff on program procedural and legislative changes, as well as the availability and effectiveness of community resources and publications and research in the field.

Collaborate with representatives from various disciplines, departments, agencies, and community organizations, including healthcare facilities and private social work organizations, to optimize services for library patrons, clients, and staff.

Travel throughout LA County, visiting libraries and other locations to conduct site visits, attend meeting and events, participate in training sessions, and engage with partners, customers, and staff.

Oversee and supervise the activities of subordinate staff or consultants as needed.

Requirements

Selection Requirements:

Education:
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work*, including supervised field work experience in psychiatric social work.

Experience:
Four years of professional experience in social work** within a recognized mental health setting, such as a clinic or hospital, addressing issues related to mental or emotional adjustments, with utilization of psychiatric consultation.

One year of which must have been working independently***, providing a broad range of professional social work services related to consulting and treating clients with mental health needs.

License(s):

A valid and active Clinical Social Worker License* issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BSS).

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 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:

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 40-hour workweek. Work performed part-time will be prorated on a month-for-month basis

*To receive credit for your clinical social work license and education, include a legible copy of your license and official diploma, official transcripts, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution within seven (7) days of filing your application/the end of the filing period. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. For more information on our standards for education documents, please visit: https://file.laconty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf and https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdf . If you are unable to attach the required document(s) to your application at the time of filing, you must email the required document(s) within seven (7) calendar days from the date of application submission to libraryexams@library.lacounty.gov . Please reference your full name, exam title, and exam number on the email subject line. Unofficial transcripts will NOT be accepted to meet the educational requirement.

**Professional social work experience is defined as services in connection with the social work practices such as assessment, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, treatment, planning, management, research, and/or consultation of clients in need of social services/programs.

***Working independently is defined as post-license clinical social work experience.

****A California Class C Driver License is required; however, reasonable accommodation can be provided to appointees who must use alternate method of transportation.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT

Training & Experience (T&E) Evaluation: This assessment type will evaluate the training, experience, and education you list on the questionnaire and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system. The part of the assessment is worth 100% of your total score and assess: Professional experience in social work and consulting and treating clients with mental health needs.

The passing score for the assessment is 70%.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION
Experience working independently***, providing a broad range of professional social work services related to consulting and treating clients with mental health needs.

Candidates with the desired qualification beyond the one (1) year requirement may be eligible for extra credit.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly.

Candidates who passed the assessment are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies as they occur.

SPECIAL INFORMATION
Vacancy Information: The list of successful candidates created from this exam will be used to fill a vacancy in LA County Library.

Available Shift: Appointees will be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, and weekends.

Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO): 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 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).

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. LA County Library is 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.

Application and Filing Information:
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking the green "Apply" 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 employe's name and address, job title, beginning and end 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.

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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.

No Sharing of User ID and Password: All applicants must 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.

Computer & 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. Refer to their website for updated information at Library Locator - LA County Library .

Department Contact Information: Maria Andrade, mandrade@library.lacounty.gov
Testing Accommodation Phone: (562) 940-8434
Teletype Phone: (562) 940-8477
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

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Salary:

$91,265.52 - $110,346.72 Annually
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