Social Worker 1 (1st Shift) - Norristown State Hospital

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 53,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services is seeking a Social Worker 1 at Norristown State Hospital. You will join a multidisciplinary team to support patients through case planning, build stability, and guide transitions into community settings.

You will coordinate care for patients under court-ordered mental health treatment, conduct psychosocial assessments, document in the EHR, participate in team meetings, and assist with transportation and family communications.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's or master's degree in social work or social welfare.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements within 3 months of graduating.

Responsibilities

• 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

Education

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

Job description

Salary

$53,008.00 - $80,646.00 Annually

Location

Montgomery County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-60105-40060

Department

Department of Human Services

Division

HS Norristown St Hosp

Opening Date

10/07/2026

Closing Date

10/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

40060

Position Number

50314717

Union

SEIU Local 668

Bargaining Unit

F4

Pay Group

ST06

Bureau / Division Code

00210671

Bureau / Division

Norristown State Hospital

Worksite Address

1415 Sterigere Street

City

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

19565

Contact Name

Talent Management Division

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE 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.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

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

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• 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.
• Salary: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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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.

Veterans:

• 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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• 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).
• 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.