Social Worker 1 - Torrance State Hospital

THE POSITION

Are you committed to making a difference in the lives of others? Would you enjoy providing support to individuals in an inpatient psychiatric setting? The Department of Human Services (DHS), Torrance Sate Hospital is seeking dedicated and compassionate Social Workers. Our team is committed to enhancing the lives of the residents we serve by enabling meaningful change. If you want to leverage your skills and background in social services and support consumers in their journey towards well-being, then we encourage you to apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Social Worker 1, you will conduct interviews to record information regarding individual physical, mental, emotional, economic, and social status, as well as assess psychosocial strengths, weaknesses, and social work services needs to determine required services. You will process admissions evaluations, help develop and implement individual comprehensive care and treatment plans, and provide a full range of social work services for an assigned caseload . This role requires the ability to make independent clinical decisions, in addition to providing social work consultation to other professional disciplines and the treatment team . In addition, you will confer with staff, external agency representatives, and family members about discharge planning, testify in legal and mental health hearings, and prepare records and reports.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information :

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• 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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