Social Worker ; 1st Shift; Norristown State Hospital

Social Worker 1 Position

As a Social Worker 1 with the Department of Human Services (DHS) at the Norristown State Hospital, you become part of a team that stands beside patients as they work toward stronger and more independent lives. You assist with case planning, help patients build stability, and guide thoughtful transitions into community settings. Your efforts encourage each person to move forward with confidence, purpose, and steady support.

This position offers a meaningful opportunity to grow your skills while making a real difference for others.

This role supports patients receiving court-ordered mental health treatment in the Civil/Step-Down Units by coordinating care, planning treatment needs, and facilitating communication with families, legal representatives, and community agencies. You work as part of a multidisciplinary team to help patients prepare for successful transitions and continued progress. As a Social Worker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Integrated Communication:
  Collaborate with patients, attorneys, courts, county staff, and treatment providers
• Assessment Coordination:
  Conduct psychosocial assessments, organize findings in the Electronic Health Record (EHR), and complete related forms
• Treatment Support:
  Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, contribute recommendations, and update treatment plans
• Transportation Duties:
  Transport patients to interviews, community placements, and follow-up appointments
• Documentation Compliance:
  Maintain current records, meet regulatory standards, and ensure accuracy in treatment documentation
• Resource
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Utilize community resources, coordinate with outside providers to ensure continuity of care, and identify new resources as appropriate

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. Your schedule may change based on operational needs. Overtime and travel as needed. Free parking. Telework:
You will not have the option to telework in this position. 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 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 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.

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.

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