Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The Student Assistant (Social Work Intern) will receive general supervision from the assigned Supervising Psychiatric 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:

• Working on coursework towards a degree within the area of Social Sciences and anticipated completion of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Schedule and process CONREP requests for patient evaluations via hospital visit or video conference.
• Provide notification to hospital staff of scheduled CONREP evaluations.
• Accurately maintain CONREP data tracking systems and logs for all evaluations, referrals, Terms of Conditions and Letters of Acceptance.
• Assist with collecting data and preparing reports related to CONREP referrals and applications for public benfits.
• Assist in performing casework duties and group treatment activities.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

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

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.

You MUST provide a copy of your unofficial transcripts.

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.

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• 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 transcripts.

Job Tags

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