PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER (PSW) (12200569)

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Published Date: Jan 4, 2025

Location: US

Company: Los Angeles Unified School District

SALARY DETAILS

APPLICATION FILING DATES

Applications are reviewed on a continuous basis based upon District need and selection criteria 

INFORMATION ABOUT LAUSD

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world & ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city. 

BENEFITS

  • Insurance: Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.  

  • Retirement: Membership in the California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS).  

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
  • Basic Skills Requirement
  • A valid license as a clinical social worker issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences OR immediate registration as an Associate Clinical Social Worker upon date of hire.
  • One of the following California credentials authorizing K-12 service must be in force and on file in the Office of the Los Angeles County Superintendent of Schools: or hold a valid Services Credential with specialization in health designating social work service
  • Hold a valid Pupil Personnel Services Credential California Pupil Personnel Services Credential authorizing service in social work
  • A valid Services Credential with specialization in health designating social work service

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

Application Process

  • Complete application
  • Provide relevant documents:
  1. Basic Skills Requirement
  2. Official Transcripts, including Master of Social Work degree
  3. Copy of credential
  4. Upload a current resume
  5. Upload a cover letter
    •  Must be a maximum of two pages; it must describe your experience and training by covering all of the following four areas:
    • Utilizing a multidisciplinary approach to address barriers to learning and to restore and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment for students and parents
    • Utilizing evidenced and/or evidenced informed practices or specialized training
    • Guiding and informing students, parents, and school staff on psychoeducation and available resources
    • Responding to crisis, critical incidents, and emergency situations 
  6. Provide contact information for professional references, including current or most recent school-based or child-centered employment

Selection Process After Interview

  1. Applicants may be contacted by Human Resources with requests for outstanding documents or information. 
  2. Applicants who are deemed ELIGIBLE by Human Resources will be placed on the appropriate eligibility list for a period of one calendar year.
  3. Eligibility status is neither an offer nor a guarantee of employment in LAUSD
  4. ELIGIBLE candidates may apply to available positions for which they qualify
  5. Candidates who receive an offer from Division or Office will be contacted with onboarding instructions.

BLACK STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT PLAN (BSAP)

  • All of the foundational components are the same between BSAP PSW and general PSW (i.e. Salary Schedule, Benefits, Job Duties/Responsibilities for class code 0569). 
  • The areas where there are slight differences would include the job description and application process. Please see link here: BSAP PSW Job Flyer  
  • Job Description-Inclusive of the class code 0569 outline, the BSAP PSW description also includes the following description: The Black Student Achievement Plan (BSAP) Psychiatric Social Worker (PSW) will serve as the mental health professional at selected school sites to promote mental wellness, academic success and address barriers to learning for students participating in BSAP. The BSAP PSW will provide targeted supports that promote critical wellness for youth, cultivate resilience in students and families participating in BSAP, and address the impact of trauma and toxic stress in communities. 
  • Application Process-In addition to the general PSW application process, the BSAP PSW application process requires a 2nd interview which addresses culturally responsive intervention and strategies.