Forensic Social Worker 1 - Torrance State Hospital

THE POSITION

Begin a rewarding career as a Forensic Social Worker 1! The Department of Human Services is seeking an energetic and dedicated individual to provide social work services within the forensic unit at Torrance State Hospital. Your work on this role will help us continue to care for individuals involved in the legal system who face serious and persistent mental illness. If you are excited to use your knowledge to help a vulnerable population, apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will work with individuals involved in the legal system who need assessment, treatment, competency evaluations, aid in sentencing evaluations, and support with their legal system endeavors. Your work will involve conducting group programming and working with community providers, court systems, and patients' families and support systems. This includes conducting virtual visits, arranging in-person visitation for patients, arranging discharges, and scheduling follow-up appointments in accordance with treatment team recommendations. You will also serve as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and provide input into patient progress, needs, and the development of patient treatment goals. Some of your duties will be conducting biopsychosocial and risk assessments with individuals, then presenting results to the multi-disciplinary team for the treatment planning and goal planning process. This role will require using crisis management to assist with patient escalation and to also provide support to other patients in the event of a crisis scenario. As a Forensic Social Worker, you will be working in a secure treatment unit where patients are not able to be off the grounds without permission and supervision. Additionally, you will participate in committees as needed, as well as maintain a knowledge of licensing bodies and requirements for licensing and inpatient psychiatric treatment.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .

Work Schedule and Additional Information :

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8 : 00 AM to 4 : 00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework : You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary : In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam / junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements :

Other Requirements :

Legal Requirements :

Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

How to Apply :

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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