Social Worker 1 - Torrance State Hospital

As a Social Worker 1 at Torrance State Hospital, you will guide individuals through important steps in their treatment and recovery. This role gives you the opportunity to support patient progress and encourage positive change. You will be part of a committed team that strives to provide steady, compassionate care. This is a place where your efforts help shape healthier futures for the people you serve. Take the next step and bring your dedication to a role where your work makes a lasting impact!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides social work services to adults receiving mental health treatment, including admission assessments, direct patient contact, and communication with community providers, county liaisons, and family members. The role also includes offering social work consultation to other professional disciplines and the treatment team to support coordinated care. As a Social Worker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Clinical Interviews: Interview individuals, family members, guardians, and agency representatives to gather and update personal and social information
• Psychosocial Assessment: Complete psychosocial assessments and share findings with the treatment team to guide planning
• Care Planning: Help develop and carry out individual treatment plans and ensure that needed services and benefits are obtained
• Case Management: Maintain case files, document contacts, and prepare reports in accordance with established procedures
• Legal and Support Services: Prepare petitions, assist with legal matters, coordinate with courts and probation, and participate in required hearings
• Discharge Coordination: Plan discharges, complete summaries, and work with community agencies to support safe transitions

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.
• 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

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 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.