CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER (HEALTH/CORRECTIONAL FACILITY) - SAFETY

Clinical Social Worker

• Discharge & Community Integration Specialist Department of State Hospitals

JC-515362

• Clinical Social Worker
• Discharge & Community Integration Specialist

CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER

(HEALTH/CORRECTIONAL

FACILITY

)

• SAFETY $4,132.00
• $5,033.

00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date:

5/14/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties

• This classification is subject to Section 5, Hiring-Above-Minimum (HAM) Authorization of the California State Civil Service Pay Scales. The authorized HAM minimum rate for this part-time position is $4,132 (Range U
• Unlicensed/ACSW) and $4,438 (Range V
• Licensed/LCSW).
• The permanent/part-time Clinical Social Worker
• Discharge and Community Integration Specialist (Health
• Correctional Facility
• Safety) is under the supervision of the hospital Supervising Psychiatric Social Worker, and in consultation with the statewide DSH Program Director for Discharge and Community Integration (DCI) in the Social Work Services Department at the Department of State Hospitals
• Atascadero (ASH).

The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to: Identify local barriers to implementation and collaborate to develop solutions. Coordinate with DCI Specialists at other DSH facilities, in collaboration with DCI Program Director. Identify community resources and develop cooperative partnerships. Develop and strengthen relations with outside agencies that provide housing, wrap-around care, or other services needed by discharging patients. Improve local understanding of discharge best practices. Support hospital implementation and program expansion.

Eligibility:

To be considered for this career opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of one of the following: reachable on an certification list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications specified in the examination bulletin/classification specifications. If you do not have eligibility, you must take the exam. The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Click here to take the Clinical Social Worker Exam. 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). This position is classified as hybrid. Please see the following part-time schedule options: Two 8-hour in-person shifts; one 4-hour telework shift per week Two 10-hour in-person shifts per week Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER

(HEALTH/CORRECTIONAL

FACILITY

)

• SAFETY Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #:

JC-515362

Position #(s): 455-501-9872-603

Working Title:

Clinical Social Worker

• Discharge & Community Integration Specialist

Classification:

CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER

(HEALTH/CORRECTIONAL

FACILITY

)

• SAFETY $4,132.00
• $5,033.

00 Salary Information for

Part-Time:

Range U (Unlicensed/ASW): $4,132.00

• $4,693.00 Range V (Licensed/LCSW): $4,438.00
• $5,033.

00 Minimum salary includes authorized HAM rate. Salary range shown is the minimum and maximum for a part-time appointment. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of

Positions:

1

Work Location:

San Luis Obispo County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Part Time

• 1/2 Time

Facility:

DSH

• Atascadero Department Information The Department of State Hospitals
• Atascadero is a secure public sector hospital providing inpatient forensic services for mentally ill adult males who are court committed throughout the State of California. Located on the central coast of California, the Department of State Hospitals
• Atascadero is in the vicinity of destination locations such as San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles and Morro Bay, with easy access to beautiful beaches, serene natural settings and many historical landmarks.

We invite you to join our professional and talented workforce.

Department Website:

https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Atascadero/Social_Work_Careers.html Special Requirements The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired. 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.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

 The Medical Staff of DSH-Atascadero requires Clinical Social Worker candidates meet the Medical Staff criteria for allied health professional privileging set forth in the facility bylaws. Candidates applying for both licensed and unlicensed positions must submit the required documents listed under the Required Application Documents section. Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date:

5/14/2026