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SENIOR CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER

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SENIOR CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER

Salary

$85,809.84 - $115,637.52 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

Y9019A

Department

HEALTH SERVICES

Opening Date

06/02/2026

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Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER:

Y9019A

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

We encourage applications from anyone!

WHEN TO APPLY:

The application filing period will begin on June 2, 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

Why work for us?

LA Health Services is LA County’s integrated healthcare system and the second-largest public health system in the nation. Our system includes four public hospitals, more than 20 community health centers, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Correctional Health Services, and community-based programs that connect people to care where they are.

We serve as the safety net for more than 10 million residents, providing care regardless of ability to pay, insurance coverage, or immigration status. As one connected system, we deliver extraordinary care—from prevention and primary care to emergency, specialty, trauma, and recovery services across Los Angeles County.

With more than 2.9 million visits annually and a workforce of over 23,000 dedicated staff, LA Health Services is proud to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and accessible care to everyone, no matter how they come through our doors.

Explore our one system of hospitals and community health centers: Our Locations – Health Services Los Angeles County (

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.

Essential Job Functions

What You'll Be Doing:

• Interviews and evaluate patients and family members to identify social, emotional, and economic factors which may interfere with acquiring maximum benefits from medical care.

• Develops and details bio-psychosocial assessments and formulates diagnoses and treatment plans based upon evaluation of the patient's past, present and future medical and socioeconomic functioning.

• Provides consultation services to multi-disciplinary team members by evaluating environmental and psychosocial factors related to the patient’s illness. This happens when the team assesses and plans medical treatment.

• Provides orientation and gives instructions to multi-disciplinary health staff to further their understanding of the social worker's role in the treatment process.

• Develops and implements psychosocial therapy modalities for patients applying a variety of therapeutic methods and techniques.

• Confers with representatives of other departments and private agencies to resolve problems and to develop and maintain public understanding and sound working relationships.

• Participates in student affiliate programs for training professional social work students through case assignments and technical instructions.

• Develops and applies resources of public agencies as well as nonprofit and private organizations to meet the needs of the patients.

• Develops and conduct in-service training and staff development programs for social work staff.

• Attends in-service training programs, continuing professional education, seminars and workshops to stay ahead of new trends and techniques used in social work practice.

• Submits recommendations for change to current social work services programs and procedures as needed.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

• 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:

• A valid and active license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker issued by the California 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.

*Clinical social work experience in the County of Los Angeles 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.

Desirable qualifications:

• Additional points will be awarded for experience in excess of the requirements.

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 your education, include a legible copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution within seven (7) days of filing your applicationto the exam analystBrenda Aguilaatbaguila@dhs.lacounty.gov 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 document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards if not listed in the International Handbook of Universities or World Higher Education Database. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

This examination will consist of an evaluation of education, experience, and desirable qualifications based on application information, weighted 100%.

Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on this examination to be added to the eligible register.

ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION:

Applicants who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly. We will use this list to fill vacancies in the Department of Health Services as they occur.

No individual is allowed to participate in this examination more than once within a twelve (12) month period.

AVAILABLE SHIFTS:

Appointees may be required to work any shift and at any facility, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

Applicationandfilinginformation:

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 serve 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, 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. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.

• info@governmentjobs.com

• noreply@proctoru.com

• donot-reply@amcatmail.com

• CKhodaverdian@dhs.lacounty.gov

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, 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 information

NO 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.

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:

Caroline Khodaverdian, Exam Analyst

(213) 288-7000

CKhodaverdian@dhs.lacounty.gov (baguila@dhs.lacounty.gov)

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

Veteran’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 2025

For detailed information, please clickhere (

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The 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 as 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.

02

Many important notifications including non-acceptance letters and final results notices will be sent electronically to the e-mail address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid e-mail address. Please add "info@governmentjobs.com " and "Ckhodaverdian@dhs.lacounty.gov" to your e-mail address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Applicants have the ability to opt out of e-mails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any e-mail notifications for any examinations for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all e-mailed notices.

• Yes, I understand the above information and instructions.

03

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Do you possess a Master's Degree in Social Work from a graduate school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education? To receive credit for your education, attach a legible copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution when submitting an application or email the required document(s) to Ckhodaverdian@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of filing your application. NOTE: The document should show the date the degree was conferred, the area of specialization, and be in English; if not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards if not listed in the International Handbook of Universities or World Higher Education Database. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst

• Yes, I have attached a copy of my degree or official transcript(s) to my application.

• Yes, I will email a copy of my degree or official transcript(s) to Ckodaverdian@dhs.lacounty.gov within 7 calendar days of my application submission.

• No, I do not have the required degree.

04

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: If your answer is "YES" to Question #3, please provide the following details of your MSW completion below. Indicate N/A if your answer is "No". Title of Master's Degree: Name of School: Date Completed (MM/DD/YYYY):

05

LICENSE REQUIREMENT: Do you currently hold a valid and active Clinical Social Worker License issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences?

• Yes, and I have attached proof of my valid and active license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

• Yes, and I will email proof of my valid and active license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences within seven (7) calendar days of my application submission to Ckhodaverdian@dhs.lacounty.gov

• No, I do not currently possess, nor do I intend on possessing the license.

06

If your answer is "Yes" to Question #5, please provide details of your CA CSW License. Indicate N/A if your answer is "No".

Title of License and Issuing Agency:

License No.:

Date of Issuance

Date Issued:

Date of Expiration:

Legible copy of the license must be attached to the application or sent to the exam analyst,Caroline Khodaverdian at Ckhodaverdian@dhs.lacounty.gov, within seven (7) calendar days after filing online.

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How many years of Clinical Social Work experience do you have post Master's degree? *Clinical social work experience in the County of Los Angeles is defined as providing 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.

• Less than 2 years

• At least 2 years, but less than 3 years.

• At least 3 years, but less than 4 years.

• 4 or more years.

• No experience

08

If you indicated that you have experience for Question #7, to ensure you receive credit, youMUSTprovideALLof the following:

Payroll Title

Name of Employer/ Department / Bureau / Division / Section / Unit:

Name and Title of Supervisor:

Date(s) of Employment related to the above experience:FROM (mm/yr) - TO (mm/yr)

Hours worked per week

List of duties that clearly demonstrate your qualifying experience:

List all experiences that apply.

If you do not have any experience in this area, please type "DOES NOT APPLY".

Failure to provide ALL the requested information above may result in disqualification of your application.

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