Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The Graduate Student Assistant (Masters of Social Work Intern) receives general supervision from the assigned Supervising Psychiatric Social Worker and receives clinical supervision from a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Social Work Services at the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:

• Documentation and recording
• Treatment and discharge planning
• Professional, resource, and training functions
• Program evaluation and development

**Applicants possessing experience with adult psychiatric patients and/or prison inmates are preferred** 

Expectations for entering the internship are including but not limited to:

• Working on coursework towards a degree within the area of Social Work and anticipated completion of a Master's of Social Work Degree from an accredited college or university.  
• Social Work internships are offered to eligible MSW students currently enrolled and in good standing with a CSWE accredited education program. Prior to the commencement of an internship at DSH-Atascadero, students must have successfully completed at least one previous year of internship placement or have an equivalent period of forensic mental health facility experience.
• Social Work students considering applying to DSH-Atascadero for internship are encouraged to discuss with their university field internship coordinator their interest. The university field internship coordinator should make contact with the Supervising Social Worker of Professional Education at DSH-Atascadero to establish a contact between agencies (if no current contract exists). 
• Learn micro and micro level of social work by conducting discharge planning and working with community partners.
• Learn to co-facilitate treatment groups.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and documentation.

**Follow this link for additional details:

Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey:  DSH Recruitment Survey

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

This position requires you to work within the Secured Treatment Area (STA).

Schedule will be Maximum of 1500 hours per Fiscal Year.

Special Requirements

• 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.

You must provide proof of application for, or enrollment as a student in an appropriate college or university program by submitting a copy of your unofficial transcripts.

Social Work students considering applying to DSH-Atascadero for internship are encouraged to discuss with their university field internship coordinator their interest. The university field internship coordinator should make contact with the Supervising Social Worker of Professional Education at DSH-Atascadero at 
DSH-ASocialWorkRecruitment@dsh.ca.gov to establish a current contact between agencies (if one does not already exist). 

Please note: Selected candidates may have a delay with internship start date if school affiliation/contract is not established between the university and DSH-A .

Desirable Qualifications

In 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:

**Applicants possessing experience with adult psychiatric patients and/or prison inmates are preferred** 

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California has a generous benefits package including:

• Medical Benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Holidays and leave
• Defined benefit retirement program
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• Commute Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Eligibility and Minimum Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Registration as a graduate student in a college or university of recognized standing. (Persons appointed during the summer months must produce evidence of eligibility for such registration in the following enrollment period.)

*Minimum qualifications will be verified prior to being scheduled for an interview. Please provide proof of minimum qualifications with your application submission, which may include a copy of your unofficial college transcripts.

Required Application Package Documents

The 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 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 required and must be included.
• Other - You MUST provide proof of application for, or enrollment as a student in an appropriate college or university program.
  
• Other - You MUST provide a copy of your unofficial college transcripts, that include date degree conferred, if applicable, along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. Higher degrees cannot be accepted without evidence of the lower degree that leads to it. Please note: foreign transcripts MUST include a verification for US equivalency through an independent company.  Please redact birthdate and social security number from degree/transcripts.

Job Tags

Contract work, Summer work, Internship,

Similar Jobs