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

About the role

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.

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

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Schedule

• 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