Hospital Social Worker I: Care & Discharge

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Torrance, Derry Township (CA, Dauphin County); On-site; USD 53,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services at Torrance State Hospital is seeking a Social Worker 1. The role guides patients through care steps, conducts assessments, and supports treatment planning to strengthen communications across teams and enable progress toward recovery and community integration.

Responsibilities include interviewing patients and families, evaluating psychosocial needs, counseling, developing care plans, maintaining records, and coordinating discharge

Qualifications

• 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.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and a drug screening.
• This position falls under the Older Adult Protective Services Act (OAPSA).
• Under the Act, submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including PA State Police and FBI clearance, is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Interviews: Meet with patients, family members, legal guardians, and agencies to gather and update social and personal history
• Assess Needs: Evaluate psychosocial strengths, challenges, and service needs to support treatment planning
• Provide Counseling: Use various treatment approaches to guide individuals and families through personal and social concerns
• Develop Plans: Participate in creating care plans, establish goals, and help ensure needed services and benefits are obtained
• Maintain Records: Document assessments, progress, contacts, and case activity in accordance with policies
• Support Discharge: Coordinate discharge planning, complete summaries, and assist with transitions to community services

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in social work or social welfare

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services at Torrance State Hospital is seeking a Social Worker 1. The role guides patients through care steps, conducts assessments, and supports treatment planning to strengthen communications across teams and enable progress toward recovery and community integration.

Responsibilities include interviewing patients and families, evaluating psychosocial needs, counseling, developing care plans, maintaining records, and coordinating discharge