Social Worker 1 - Torrance State Hospital

Salary

$51,971.00 - $79,062.00 Annually

Location

Westmoreland County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-49885-40060

Department

Department of Human Services

Division

HS Torrance St Hosp

Opening Date

05/19/2026

Closing Date

6/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

40060

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

SEIU Local 668

Bargaining Unit

F4

Pay Group

ST06

Bureau / Division Code

00210973

Bureau / Division

Torrance State Hospital

Worksite Address

121 Longview Drive

City

Torrance, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15779

Contact Name

Sandra Schleicher

Contact Email

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THE POSITION

As a Social Worker 1 at Torrance State Hospital, you will guide individuals through important steps in their treatment and recovery. This role gives you the opportunity to support patient progress and encourage positive change. You will be part of a committed team that strives to provide steady, compassionate care. This is a place where your efforts help shape healthier futures for the people you serve. Take the next step and bring your dedication to a role where your work makes a lasting impact!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides social work services to adults receiving mental health treatment, including admission assessments, direct patient contact, and communication with community providers, county liaisons, and family members. The role also includes offering social work consultation to other professional disciplines and the treatment team to support coordinated care. As a Social Worker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Clinical Interviews: Interview individuals, family members, guardians, and agency representatives to gather and update personal and social information
• Psychosocial Assessment: Complete psychosocial assessments and share findings with the treatment team to guide planning
• Care Planning: Help develop and carry out individual treatment plans and ensure that needed services and benefits are obtained
• Case Management: Maintain case files, document contacts, and prepare reports in accordance with established procedures
• Legal and Support Services: Prepare petitions, assist with legal matters, coordinate with courts and probation, and participate in required hearings
• Discharge Coordination: Plan discharges, complete summaries, and work with community agencies to support safe transitions

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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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 3 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 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.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date . Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• 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.