Social Worker 1 - Danville State Hospital

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the Department of Human Services seeks a Social Worker 1 for Danville State Hospital. You will support patient care, assist with treatment planning, and coordinate with families and care teams to advance recovery goals.

You will provide counseling and help navigate community resources while addressing property and financial planning needs. You will work full-time, 37.5 hours weekly, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM with potential schedule changes.

Qualifications

• 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 with a qualifying degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work support for a unit of approximately 30 patients, including newly admitted individuals and transfers.
• Complete social histories, update assessments, participate in interdisciplinary treatment conferences, and assist with discharge planning.
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling, and serve as liaison to families and community agencies.
• Share information with staff, communicate changes in patient status, and support continuity of care.
• Assist patients with property management, arrange transportation to financial institutions, and explain financial competency rights and legal procedures.

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in social work

Job description

THE POSITION

As a Social Worker 1 with the Department of Human Services (DHS), you will play an important role in supporting patient care at Danville State Hospital. This position gives you the opportunity to use your skills to understand patient needs, provide counseling, and guide treatment goals. Your work will help build stronger connections among patients, families, and care teams. Step into a role where your dedication, compassion, and teamwork help people move toward stability and recovery.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides social work services that support patient care, treatment planning, and ongoing communication across the hospital. It requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to guide patients and families through important treatment steps. As a Social Worker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Patient Services: Provide social work support for a unit of approximately 30 patients, including newly admitted individuals and transfers
• Treatment Planning: Complete social histories, update assessments, participate in interdisciplinary treatment conferences, and assist with discharge planning
• Therapeutic Support: Provide individual, group, and family counseling, and serve as a liaison to families and community agencies
• Communication Duties: Share information with staff, communicate changes in patient status, and support continuity of care
• Property and Financial Guidance: Assist patients with property management, arrange transportation to financial institutions, and explain financial competency rights and legal procedures
• Skill Development: Attend training and conferences to maintain and improve professional skills

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.
• 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

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.