Social Worker 1 - Danville State Hospital
About The Position
The Social Worker 1 with the Department of Human Services supports patient care at Danville State Hospital through social work services, counseling, treatment planning, and communication among patients, families, and care teams. The role involves understanding patient needs and helping guide treatment goals and recovery. The position provides social work services for a unit of approximately 30 patients, including newly admitted individuals and transfers. It includes completing social histories and assessments, participating in interdisciplinary treatment conferences, assisting with discharge planning, and providing individual, group, and family counseling. The Social Worker 1 also liaises with families and community agencies, shares information with staff, communicates changes in patient status, and supports continuity of care. Additional duties include assisting patients with property management, arranging transportation to financial institutions, explaining financial competency rights and legal procedures, and attending training and conferences to maintain and improve professional skills. This is a full-time position scheduled for 37.5 hours per week, generally 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. The schedule may change based on operational needs. Travel may be required as needed. The position is onsite and does not offer telework.
Requirements
- A bachelor's or master's degree in social work or social welfare; applicants may meet the education requirement if they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
- Meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
- Be able to perform the essential job functions.
- A conditional offer requires a medical examination and drug screening.
- A conditional offer requires satisfactory criminal history reports, including Pennsylvania State Police and FBI clearances, under the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
Responsibilities
- Provide social work support for a unit of approximately 30 patients, including newly admitted individuals and transfers.
- Complete social histories and update assessments.
- Participate in interdisciplinary treatment conferences and assist with discharge planning.
- Provide individual, group, and family counseling.
- Serve as a liaison to families and community agencies.
- Share information with staff, communicate changes in patient status, and support continuity of care.
- Assist patients with property management.
- Arrange transportation to financial institutions.
- Explain financial competency rights and legal procedures to patients.
- Attend training and conferences to maintain and improve professional skills.
Benefits
- Free parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
