Forensic Social Worker I — Therapy & Case Management

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; New Stanton (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Forensic Social Worker 1 at Torrance State Hospital to guide patients through treatment and recovery, delivering social services, counseling and care within the criminal justice system. The role includes patient interviews, therapeutic support, team collaboration, progress documentation and discharge planning to ensure safe transitions and individualized care plans.

This full-time position runs 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, Monday to Friday; a bachelor's or master's

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in social work or social welfare required.

Responsibilities

• 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 address challenges.
• Team Collaboration: Participate in treatment team meetings and support individualized care plans.
• Progress Documentation: Record patient progress toward social service goals and communicate updates to families.
• Discharge Planning: Write detailed plans for patient transitions and follow-up services.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work or Social Welfare

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Forensic Social Worker 1 at Torrance State Hospital to guide patients through treatment and recovery, delivering social services, counseling and care within the criminal justice system. The role includes patient interviews, therapeutic support, team collaboration, progress documentation and discharge planning to ensure safe transitions and individualized care plans.

This full-time position runs 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, Monday to Friday; a bachelor's or master's