County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) - Lycoming-Clinton County MH/ID

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Lycoming County, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This professional social service position is assigned to the Forensic Mental Health Services Unit, a subunit of the Community Support Integration Unit of the Lycoming-Clinton MH/ID Program. The role supports safe practices, strong documentation, and collaborative planning with courts and service providers. It involves assessments, participation in court proceedings and meetings, documentation, residence safety inspections, crisis response, and coordination of care for consumers.

This is a full-time, onsite position with work hours of 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, including a 30-minute lunch. Telework is not available.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following minimum experience and training pathways: six months of experience as a County Caseworker 1; successful completion of the County Social Casework Intern program; a bachelor's degree with a social welfare major; a bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences, plus one year of professional social casework experience in a public or private social service agency; or an equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 12 college credits in the listed or related social sciences.
• Be able to perform the essential job functions.
• Applicants claiming education in their application answers must attach college transcripts; unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• A conditional offer requires drug screening and submission of criminal history reports.

Responsibilities

• Complete strength-oriented assessments and review referral information.
• Attend treatment courts, hearings, and committee meetings as assigned.
• Maintain case notes, records, and required forms in designated systems.
• Perform quarterly visual inspections of residences to ensure safety standards.
• Respond to requests from first responders and provide brief mental health assessments.
• Collaborate with agencies and providers to support continuity of care for consumers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level