Forensic Social Worker 1 - Norristown State Hospital

State of Pennsylvania•Norristown, PA

39d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready for a rewarding career move that utilizes your exceptional care skills? Do you have strong interpersonal skills and enjoy building trusting relationships? The Department of Human Services (DHS), Norristown State Hospital is seeking a dedicated Forensic Social Worker 1. Our team advocates for each patient by providing protective, supportive, and rehabilitative social services. If you want to make a lasting difference every day while experiencing professional growth, then this position is for you. Apply today! As a Forensic Social Worker 1, you will be serving patients with court-ordered mental-health treatment and competency evaluation needs. You will complete ongoing case-management services for assigned patients, conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments, and consult with clinical treatment team members to develop, coordinate, and facilitate treatment plans. You will also submit required admission forms, coordinate discharges, and advise family members or legal guardians of patient progress. This role requires maintaining clear professional boundaries and the ability to demonstrate sound judgment and therapeutic composure in all interactions. In addition, you will conduct initial and annual assessments, maintain documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR), and assist with developing appropriate aftercare referrals. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

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.
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.
A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and a 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.

Responsibilities

Serving patients with court-ordered mental-health treatment and competency evaluation needs.
Completing ongoing case-management services for assigned patients
Conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments
Consulting with clinical treatment team members to develop, coordinate, and facilitate treatment plans.
Submitting required admission forms
Coordinating discharges
Advising family members or legal guardians of patient progress.
Maintaining clear professional boundaries
Demonstrating sound judgment and therapeutic composure in all interactions.
Conducting initial and annual assessments
Maintaining documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Assisting with developing appropriate aftercare referrals.

Benefits

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. Your schedule may change based on operational needs.
Overtime and travel may be required
Free parking
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.
Health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.
Competitive wages
Multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.
Opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.