Social Worker 1 - Clarks Summit State Hospital

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at Clarks Summit State Hospital as a Social Worker 1, where you will make a meaningful impact on patients' lives. This role involves providing essential social services, developing discharge plans, and supporting patient recovery. You will collaborate with a team of professionals to ensure patients receive the care they need to transition back into the community. If you are passionate about social work and helping others, this opportunity offers a fulfilling career path within a supportive environment. Your contributions will help shape the future of mental health services in Pennsylvania.

Benefits

Free parking

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in social work required.
• Valid driver's license needed for community travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide social service casework and community support.
• Write treatment plans and document patient progress.

Skills

Compassionate

Resourceful

Self-directed

Energetic

Patient assessment

Coping skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

Master's degree in social work

Tools

CMS regulations knowledge

Mental health legislation knowledge

Job description

A new and exciting career awaits you! The Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking Social Workers to be a part of our team at Clarks Summit State Hospital. We are looking for compassionate individuals who are resourceful, self-directed, and energetic to provide essential social services to our patients. If you want to work with dedicated social work professionals and value making a positive difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply!

As a Social Worker 1, you will provide social service casework and community support planning that promotes patient recovery and transition back into the community. You will use working knowledge of social service and hospital procedures, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations, current mental health legislation, and additional resources to assist patients with day-to-day coping skills. This role requires the ability to observe patient behavior, assess clinical needs, and determine patient readiness for less restrictive treatment environments. You will also be required to travel between campus buildings and into the community to develop discharge plans. In addition, you will write treatment plans, document patient progress, and maintain family support contact.

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 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. May change based on operational needs.
• Overtime and travel as needed
• Free parking
• 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.

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:

• This position requires you to possess a valid driver’s license which is not under suspension.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.
• 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.

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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at [e-mail].

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.

• 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.