Forensic Social Worker 1 - Norristown State Hospital

Are you ready to support individuals navigating court-ordered treatment with professionalism and care? Step into the role of Forensic Social Worker 1 at Norristown State Hospital and help patients move toward stability and progress. This position allows you to coordinate communication, organize essential documents, and collaborate with a dedicated treatment team. You will support clear planning, responsible decision‑making, and safe transitions for individuals involved in legal and clinical processes.

Take this opportunity to make a strong impact on each patient’s path forward—

This role focuses on coordinated case-management, communication, and documentation for patients involved in court-ordered treatment. You support clinical and legal processes while maintaining professional boundaries. As a Forensic Social Worker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Case Management:Coordinate communication with attorneys, courts, county staff, families, and community providers
• Assessment Duties:Complete psychosocial assessments and organize findings in the electronic health record
• Admission Tasks:Complete required admission documents such as releases, rights forms, and eligibility paperwork
• Team Participation:Contribute social work recommendations during multidisciplinary team meetings
• Discharge Coordination:Prepare discharge memos, notify forensic security, and assemble referral packets
• Professional Conduct:Maintain boundaries, follow security procedures, and meet documentation standards

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:0 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. This may change based on operational needs.
• Overtime and travel as operationally necessary
• Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• FREE parking!
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

• 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. 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.

• 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.

• 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

• 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 posting. 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.