Forensic Social Worker 1 - Torrance State Hospital

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of others? The Department of Human Services is seeking dedicated Forensic Social Workers to join our dynamic social services team at Torrance State Hospital. We are looking for individuals who are resourceful, compassionate, and driven to provide essential social services to our patients. If you believe in empowering individuals with mental health challenges to achieve growth and recovery, we invite you to apply and be part of a collaborative and supportive team of social work professionals, where communication and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do!

In this position, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and delivering a full range of social services, counseling, and case management to forensic patients with mental illness who have been referred through the criminal justice or correctional system for diagnosis, evaluation, and intensive treatment. The programs are designed to improve patients' social functioning and support them in achieving better social and emotional adjustment. Your work will involve collaborating with forensic patients, their families, guardians, facility staff, and external agencies to plan, provide, and coordinate necessary social services. You will gather essential social, medical, financial, and commitment information to assess the social service needs of forensic patients, offer counseling services, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team on patient care and treatment. You will also contribute to discharge planning for an assigned caseload of forensic patients. A key aspect of this position is ensuring the care, custody, and control of forensic patients with mental disabilities while they participate in social service programs.

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.
• Travel and overtime may be required as needed.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• A bachelor's or master's degree in social work or social welfare.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and drug screening.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  • 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:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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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.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.