PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER I / EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT HOMELESSNESS

EXAM NUMBER: PH9034A-EA TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY FIRST DAY OF FILING: The application filing period will begin on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 8:30 a.m., (PT) - Continuous. We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates. The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness, and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you. The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Psychiatric Social Worker I vacancies related to the homelessness crisis. Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. During your initial work peri