Social Worker - Torrance State Hospital

THE POSITION

Are you seeking a rewarding career where you can apply your experience and training in social services to truly make a difference? The Department of Human Services is looking for compassionate, resourceful Social Workers who are eager to deliver vital social services to patients at Torrance State Hospital. If you are passionate about positively impacting the lives of others, we invite you to apply and become part of a dedicated team of social work professionals where collaboration, communication, and excellence are at the heart of everything we do!

In this position, you will engage in direct clinical contact with patients, as well as maintain communication with families, community agencies, and the patient's assigned treatment team. Responsibilities will include conducting admission assessments, offering direct support to patients or family members, and participating in the development and implementation of each assigned individual's comprehensive individual care and treatment plan. You will confer with facility staff and act as a liaison for community providers and family members to ensure the best outcomes for those served.

Additionally, you will provide social work consultation to other professional disciplines and collaborate with the treatment team.

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.

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 describ margin 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 a drug screening.
• This position-validations 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 اعلام 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.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S.
  * 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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