Reference #: 4359215 THE POSITION Torrance State Hospital has been giving hope and transforming lives for over one hundred years, and is looking for a dedicated social worker to join our team! Our Social Work Department is devoted to meeting the hospital's mission of providing progressive treatment programs focused on supporting individuals in pursuit of recovery and community living. If you are looking for a unique social work position in one of the two forensic units in the state, we are ready for you to apply!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

We are looking for an experienced, highly energetic, and compassionate Forensic Social Worker 1 who will assist our consumers who are involved in the legal system. These consumers may have serious and persistent mental illnesses and require individualized assessment and treatment. Part of your duties in this position will be to complete competency evaluations, aid in sentencing evaluations and group programming, and support consumers with legal system endeavors. Work in our unit is fast-paced and requires constant communication with various groups including community providers, court systems, public defenders, judges, and consumer families. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide input into patient progress, needs, and the development of patient treatment goals. As par the course for this industry, documentation and completing assessments will be a persistent part of this position, as will goal planning, crisis management, and participation in committees.

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Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. You may be required to work overtime as operationally necessary. This position may require travel as operationally necessary. 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 . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the  and click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements: A conditional offer of employment will require medical examination and 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). This posting requires submission of a copy of your college transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You may upload your document as an attachment during the application process. You must still complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. All documents must be uploaded prior to the submission of your application. 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 will eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

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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. 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.

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.