Social Worker 1 - Wernersville State Hospital
About The Position
This position provides professional social work services to adults with mental health needs and supports them through key stages of treatment and recovery. The role focuses on tailored services that respect individual needs. As a Social Worker 1, you will perform the following duties: Service Coordination: Support consumers by connecting them with resources that match their age, needs, and cultural background. Regulation Guidance: Interpret and apply federal, state, and agency requirements to ensure proper service delivery. Assessment Work: Complete interviews and gather information to develop psychosocial assessments. Treatment Team Support: Share updates, prepare documents, and take part in team meetings to guide treatment planning. Discharge Planning: Develop plans and coordinate with families and community partners to support transitions back into the community.
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.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
- A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and drug screening.
- 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
- Support consumers by connecting them with resources that match their age, needs, and cultural background
- Interpret and apply federal, state, and agency requirements to ensure proper service delivery
- Complete interviews and gather information to develop psychosocial assessments
- Share updates, prepare documents, and take part in team meetings to guide treatment planning
- Develop plans and coordinate with families and community partners to support transitions back into the community
Benefits
- FREE parking!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
