PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER (PSW) – (0569) SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT: BLACK STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT PLAN (BSAP) at Los Angeles Unified School District
About the Employer
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is the 2nd largest public school district in the United States. The school district consists of Los Angeles and all or portions of several adjoining Southern California cities. LAUSD educates and empowers all students as future leaders.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Black Student Achievement Plan (BSAP) Psychiatric Social Worker (PSW) will serve as the mental health lead at selected school sites to promote mental wellness, academic success and address barriers to learning for Black students. The BSAP PSW will provide targeted supports that promote critical wellness for youth, cultivate resilience in Black students and families and address the impact of trauma and toxic stress in communities. This position will provide services and maintain documentation in alignment with Medi-Cal Reimbursement requirements, including guidelines and protocols under School Mental Health’s existing L A C o u n t y Department of Mental Health (LACDMH) contract, therefore selected personnel must be registered as Associate Clinical Social Workers (ASW) or Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS).
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Requirements: All minimum requirements must be met on or before the filing deadline. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that appropriate documentation is on file with Human Resources. For additional information, please contact HRSupportServices@lausd.net. A valid California Standard Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential authorizing service in Social Work OR a Pupil Personnel Services Credential, Basic or Social Work OR a Health Services Credential designating services a psychiatric social worker. 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. Must remain in good standing with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences for the duration of the waivers permitted by law, not to exceed six years. An earned master’s degree in social work from a college or university accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Ability to travel throughout the District. Employees who have been issued a below standard Performance Evaluation, or Notice of Unsatisfactory Act(s) and/or Suspension shall be ineligible for application to any promotion process for one calendar year following the issuance of such a Notice. Applicants are advised that meeting the stated minimum requirements does not ensure an invitation to an interview.
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Requirements: All minimum requirements must be met on or before the filing deadline. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that appropriate documentation is on file with Human Resources. For additional information, please contact HRSupportServices@lausd.net. A valid California Standard Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential authorizing service in Social Work OR a Pupil Personnel Services Credential, Basic or Social Work OR a Health Services Credential designating services a psychiatric social worker. 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. Must remain in good standing with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences for the duration of the waivers permitted by law, not to exceed six years. An earned master’s degree in social work from a college or university accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Ability to travel throughout the District. Employees who have been issued a below standard Performance Evaluation, or Notice of Unsatisfactory Act(s) and/or Suspension shall be ineligible for application to any promotion process for one calendar year following the issuance of such a Notice. Applicants are advised that meeting the stated minimum requirements does not ensure an invitation to an interview.
Comments and Other Information
Application Procedure:
To be considered for this position, applicants must submit the following materials as email attachments:
1. Cover letter of interest addressed to Mr. Joel Cisneros, Director, School Mental Health, that describes successful experience and qualifications for this position in the following 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.
Promoting culturally responsive parent/caregiver engagement and support that addresses social-emotional barriers to learning for students.
Utilizing evidence-based and/or evidence informed practices or specialized training.
2. Current résumé (If you are a current LAUSD employee, include your employee number) with a list of three (3) references,
including your current and next most recent supervisor(s) with their contact information.
References will be verified for all applicants who are finalists for the positions.
Application materials must be emailed to the Office of the Superintendent to Lucy Escalante at lucy.escalante@lausd.net. Include the following in the email subject line: “BSAP, PSW; Applicant Name”. Please do not send hard copies of application materials.
DEADLINE: Open Until Filled
All application materials must be received by the filing deadline.
Only applications submitted electronically will be accepted.
Comments and Other Information
Application Procedure:
To be considered for this position, applicants must submit the following materials as email attachments:
1. Cover letter of interest addressed to Mr. Joel Cisneros, Director, School Mental Health, that describes successful experience and qualifications for this position in the following 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.
Promoting culturally responsive parent/caregiver engagement and support that addresses social-emotional barriers to learning for students.
Utilizing evidence-based and/or evidence informed practices or specialized training.
2. Current résumé (If you are a current LAUSD employee, include your employee number) with a list of three (3) references,
including your current and next most recent supervisor(s) with their contact information.
References will be verified for all applicants who are finalists for the positions.
Application materials must be emailed to the Office of the Superintendent to Lucy Escalante at lucy.escalante@lausd.net. Include the following in the email subject line: “BSAP, PSW; Applicant Name”. Please do not send hard copies of application materials.
DEADLINE: Open Until Filled
All application materials must be received by the filing deadline.
Only applications submitted electronically will be accepted.
Application Deadline
7/1/2023 12:00 AM Pacific
Date Posted
7/20/2023
Contact
Number of Openings
30
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Special Services Salary Table; 33D, B Basis ($77,925– $97,043), 221 paid days, 8-hour assignment
Length of Work Year
See flyer
Employment Type
Full Time