Hospital Social Service Practitioner II-III*

Job Description:

Hospital Social Service Practitioner II-III*

Description

The Job

- Only one application is needed to be considered for both levels -

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is looking for Hospital Social Service Practitioners II and III. Social Service Practitioners provide assessment, intervention and case management support to individuals; groups, children and/or families with complex health, psychosocial or economic problems. This position requires investigating and/or supporting cases involving neglect, abuse, emotional or behavioral problems, physical/mental disabilities or other health conditions. Cases may frequently involve assisting clients with emergency situations and assessment of risk, safety, and bio-psycho-social welfare.

*Official Title: Social Service Practitioner III. For more information, refer to the Social Service Practitioner II job description.

*Official Title: Social Service Practitioner III. For more information, refer to the Social Service Practitioner III job description.

ARROWHEAD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

Located on a beautiful 70-acre campus in Colton, California (50 miles east of Los Angeles), Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC)is a state-of-the-art, public/nonprofit, 456-bed, university affiliated teaching hospital licensed by the State of California Department of Public Health and accredited by The Joint Commission. The hospital houses a regional burn center serving four counties (San Bernardino, Riverside, Mono and Inyo), a comprehensive stroke center, level I trauma center and a freestanding in-patient behavioral health center. Additionally, ARMC operates five community-based, primary care clinics and over 40 specialty care outpatient services. ARMC is the primary teaching hospital for the adjacently located California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM), the Inland Empire's newest medical school. T o learn more about our hospital .

EXCELLENT BENEFITS & RETIREMENT

To review job- specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT


Pre-Employment Process: Applicants selected for these positions must pass a background investigation, drug test, and verification of employment history and education.

Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Social Service Practitioner II Education:A Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from a school accredited by the Council of Social Work Education.

Experience: No experience required.
Social Service Practitioner III Education:A Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from a school accredited by the Council of Social Work Education.

Experience: Three (3) years of experience as a Social Service Practitioner in San Bernardino County or equivalent experience to a Social Service Practitioner in San Bernardino County.

NOTE: A copy of your MSW degree or an official transcript indicating the degree awarded is required and MUST be submitted with the application.

Candidates in Final Year of Master's Program: Applications will be accepted from candidates who are within 120 days of completing a qualifying degree provided they meet the minimum requirements for experience at time of application. Job offers may be made contingent upon degree completion; verification of qualifications will be required prior to hire.

Selection Process

Examination Procedure : Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 PM, Monday, July 6, 2026. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience , as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Please ensure all relevant experience is indicated in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will not be reviewed for the competitive evaluation.

Completing your application with statements such as "see/refer to resume" or "see attached" rather than completing your work history may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score. Be sure to clearly describe your experience in meeting the minimum requirements.

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy .

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process .

Professional Unit

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 7/6/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

See Position Description