Forensic Social Worker 1 - Torrance State Hospital

Are you inspired to support healing and growth as a Forensic Social Worker 1 for the Department of Human Services? This role allows you to guide patients through important steps in their treatment and recovery at Torrance State Hospital. You will help individuals strengthen their social and emotional skills. Your efforts will contribute to safer communities and more positive outcomes for those in need. This role focuses on delivering social services, counseling, and case management to forensic patients receiving care through the criminal justice system. As a Forensic Social Worker 1, you will perform the following duties: Patient Interviews: Gather information about patients to assess social service needs and treatment goals Therapeutic Support: Provide education, individual counseling, and group therapy to help patients understand and address challenges Team Collaboration: Participate in treatment team meetings and support the creation of individualized care plans Progress Documentation: Record patient progress toward social service goals and communicate updates to families and involved parties Discharge Planning: Write detailed plans for patient transitions and follow-up services as appropriate Commitment Management: Maintain records of court commitments, complete petitions, and attend hearings when needed 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 three months 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 Guidelines. 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 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. 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 and click on Veterans. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email. #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth of Pennsylvania