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GRADUATE STUDENT ASSISTANT

Department of State Hospitals -
Los Angeles County, CA

Job Details

Part-time | Full-time | Internship | Non-tenure
$3,724 - $5,810 a month
11 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
On-site gym

Qualifications

Mental health stabilization
Interdisciplinary collaboration in health services social work
Direct client contact
Individual therapy
Clinical social history assessment
Group work facilitation for social work
Care planning in social services
Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning
Behavioral and mental health screening
Social Work
Discharge planning in health services social work
Crisis counseling in health services social work
Direct patient care in social services case management
Communication skills
Clinical social work
Entry level
Group counseling
Group therapy instruction

Full Job Description

Job Posting: Graduate Student Assistant - MSW Intern Metropolitan State Hospital

Department of State Hospitals

JC-526970

Graduate Student Assistant - MSW Intern Metropolitan State Hospital
GRADUATE STUDENT ASSISTANT

$3,724.00 - $5,810.00 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: 8/10/2026

Job Description and Duties

Metropolitan State Hospital is located in the city of Norwalk in Los Angeles County.

DSH-Metropolitan is currently accepting applications for Graduate Student Assistant, Non-Tenured/Intermittent. Working Title: Graduate Student Assistant-MSW Intern.

Graduate Student Assistants receive hands-on clinical training within a multidisciplinary forensic mental health setting while providing services under the supervision of licensed clinical staff.

Under the direction of the Chief of Social Work and the Training and Internship Coordinator, the Graduate Student Assistant provides clinical services to individuals committed to the Department of State Hospitals. Responsibilities include case management, crisis intervention, individual and group therapy, psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and participation as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team.

This position offers graduate social work students the opportunity to develop advanced clinical skills in a structured training environment while working alongside experienced mental health professionals. Successful candidates are dependable, self-motivated, possess strong written and verbal communication skills, and demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively with individuals from diverse professional disciplines.

Salary Ranges shown is the minimum and maximum for a full-time appointment. Salaries for part-time and/or intermittent appointments will vary.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

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

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-526970

Position #(s):

487-211-4872-XXX

Working Title:

Graduate Student Assistant - MSW Intern Metropolitan State Hospital

Classification:

GRADUATE STUDENT ASSISTANT

$3,724.00 - $4,141.00 A

$4,021.00 - $4,471.00 B

$4,167.00 - $4,679.00 C

$4,340.00 - $4,873.00 D

$4,539.00 - $5,091.00 E

$4,734.00 - $5,299.00 F

$5,139.00 - $5,810.00 G

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

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Los Angeles County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Student Assistant

Facility:

DSH - Metropolitan

Department Information

Opened in 1916, DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital is in the vibrant community of Norwalk,15 miles east of Los Angeles. To the south are entertainment venues like Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, the marinas and beaches of Huntington, Newport and Laguna. To the west are Palos Verdes and Marina Del Rey.

DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital has an open campus within a security perimeter. The hospital operates approximately 826 beds. The commitment categories of patients treated at DSH-Metropolitan: Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act, Incompetent to Stand Trial (PC 1370), Offenders with Mental Health Disorders (Penal Code Section 2964/2972/2974), Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (PC 1026).

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov

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.

Unless there is a specific request to be notified via USPS mail, our main contact will be via email. Email correspondence regarding this job posting will primarily come from [email protected]. It is the applicant’s responsibility to check their email inbox, including junk/spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status. In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email.

Employees applying for this position who wish to be considered on a transfer basis must meet the minimum qualifications and all transfer rules. You may also be required to provide additional documents, such as copies of your college transcripts during the screening process when applicable. Please provide proof of the highest paying class you were permanently appointed to from an eligible list.

All Examination and/or Employment Application forms must include: “to” and “from” dates (month/day/year); time base; and civil service class titles. Examination and/or Employment Application forms received without this information will be rejected. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed Examination and/or Employment Application (STD. 678) form.

Note: If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered.

EMAILED OR FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Applicants are responsible for obtaining proof of mailing or submission of their applications to MSH-Human Resources Department, Selection Services Unit. Confirmation/receipt of USPS mailed submittals can only be provided for by Certified Mail.

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: 8/10/2026

Who May Apply

This is a non-testing classification, therefore anyone meeting the minimum qualifications listed on the classification specification may apply for this position. Individuals who are, or have been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth, or a formerly incarcerated youth as defined by Government Code section 18220 are encouraged to apply and will be given priority. If you are applying under this eligibility status, please note on your application your eligibility by stating “preference under Government Code section 18220”. Please note that prior to appointment, individuals claiming preference under one of these categories will be required to furnish documentation establishing their eligibility.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of State Hospitals

DSH - Metropolitan

Attn: Human Resources - Selection Services Unit

11401 South Bloomfield Ave

Norwalk, CA 90650

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of State Hospitals

DSH - Metropolitan

Human Resources

11401 South Bloomfield Ave

Norwalk, CA 90650

07:30 AM - 04:30 PM

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.
School Transcripts
Other -
Candidates must submit a copy of their unofficial college transcripts with their application (STD. 678).
- Transcripts must include candidate's name, the name of the school, and the date the degree was conferred, if applicable, in order to be considered for this position.
- Please ensure that your birth date and social security number are redacted from the transcripts.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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:

Enrolled in a Master of Social Work program from an Accredited school of Social Work
Graduate program has established affiliation with DSH-M
Applicant is entering 2nd year of graduate program
Application is complete and comprehensive

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

In addition, you can look forward to:

*Free parking

*Free onsite gym

*Free onsite electric vehicle chargers

*Rideshare resources

*Convenient to public transportation

*Located near major freeway access

*Multiple eateries within walking distance

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact:
Selection Services Unit
(562) 521-1814
[email protected]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Coordinator
(562) 455-4147
[email protected]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

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