Forensic Social Worker 1 Norristown State Hospital

The Department of Human Services, Norristown State Hospital, provides dedicated, high-quality care to the people who call Norristown State Hospital home. We are seeking a hard-working, enthusiastic, compassionate, and caring Forensic Social Worker who is committed to providing exceptional care to our patients. Apply today to join our team!

As a Forensic Social Worker 1, you will be responsible for the completion of Biopsychosocial Assessments, participates in developing, coordinating and facilitating treatment plan, in conjunction with other clinical treatment team members. You will consult with multi-disciplinary team on services, review reports, assist with admissions and coordinate discharges on assigned units.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Overtime and Travel: As needed.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
• Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
• Full-time employment.
• May change based on operational needs.
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QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• A bachelor's or master’s degree in social work or social welfare.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.

• A conditional offer of employment will require satisfactory completion of a medical examination and drug screening test.
• 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.
• 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.

• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• This posting requires submission of a copy of your college transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You may upload your document as an attachment during the application process. You must still complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. All documents MUST be uploaded prior to the submission of your application.
• 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).
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position.

• 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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at [email protected].

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

• Your results will be provided via email.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score may be lower than deserved.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may be disqualified.
• 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).

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

• Eligibility rules apply.