County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) - Lycoming-Clinton County MH/ID

About the role

Would you like a rewarding career that can make a positive difference in the lives of others? Then the Lycoming Clinton MH ID Program is interested in talking to you! This professional social service position is assigned to the Forensic Mental Health Services Unit and a sub unit of the Community Support Integration Unit of the Lycoming-Clinton MH/ID Program. This leadership position supports safe practices, strong documentation, and collaborative planning with Courts and service providers.

Responsibilities

• Case Assessment: Complete strength-oriented assessments and review referral information
• Court Participation: Attend treatment courts, hearings, and committee meetings as assigned
• Documentation Work: Maintain case notes, records, and required forms in designated systems
• Home Inspection: Perform quarterly visual inspections of residences to ensure safety standards
• Crisis Response: Respond to requests from first responders and provide brief mental health assessments
• Care Coordination: Collaborate with agencies and providers to support continuity of care for consumers

Work Schedule

Full-time employment. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Six months of experience as a County Caseworker 1; or Successful completion of the County Social Casework Intern program; or A bachelor's degree with a social welfare major; or A bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences and one year of professional social casework experience in a public or private social service agency; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences. Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within two months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.

Requirements

Other Requirements: PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements: A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening. A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports.