County Social Worker 1 - Somerset, United States - Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Description

THE POSITION

Thank you for checking out our position Bedford-Somerset Developmental and Behavioral Health Services (DBHS) has been serving the Bedford and Somerset communities for 55 years Our vision is for every person and family that we serve will have a network of family, friends, advocates, and supportive services to live a full and productive life in our community. Learn more about us at

This opportunity is for a part-time Social Worker to provide services in an Outpatient Program and an Enhanced Outpatient Program (EOP) to individuals of all ages. Obtain client information, establish a written goal-specific treatment plan, provide clinical treatment and counseling services, and serve as a resource. Collaborate on mental health cases and consult with colleagues, community individuals, or agencies on cases to assist in providing the highest quality of services. May also provide services in the School Consultation Program which includes working on site in schools to assess student needs, provide consultation and education to school personnel, provide clinical treatment and counseling, provide crisis intervention, and make referrals as needed.

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This is a professional social work position in the Somerset Clinical Services Unit (CSU) which includes the EOP and School Consultation Program.

Obtain information from the consumer, members of their families, and others as applicable including demographics, history, and family functioning. Responsible for establishing a written goal-specific treatment plan with the consumer within the first two appointments and update the treatment plan for consistency with state regulations. Under the guidance of the supervisor, provide counseling to people of all ages utilizing diversified professional techniques. Provide individual, group, marital, family, and play therapy according to training. Provide professional mental health consultation to other program areas and community individuals or agencies on assigned cases. This position participates in treatment team meetings and documents services provided with written reports and up-to-date clinical notes towards accomplishing social service goals in the chart. Provides clinical treatment and therapy based on diagnoses and various psychological tests and assessments deemed necessary through counseling. Under the guidance of the supervisor, serve as a therapist for the EOP.

Assist the Administrative Case Managers and Blended Case Management (BCM) staff in assuring the highest quality of services to all consumers. Assist the crisis staff in providing crisis intervention and arranging voluntary hospitalizations, when necessary, for assigned cases to aid in making as smooth a transition as possible from community to inpatient treatment. Attend monthly supervisory meetings and participate in staff development and in-service trainings as related to this position, whenever the schedule permits. Assist in presentations and trainings to other agencies, community organizations, or other interested parties regarding DBHS services.

May provide services in the School Consultation Program which includes providing consultation and education to school personnel, other program areas, community individuals, and agencies relating to mental health issues, specialized psychological techniques, and available resources to children and families. Complete on-site school mental health assessments for students identified by the Student Assistance Program as having emotional difficulties. Assess student needs and complete appropriate referrals. Provide clinical treatment and counseling based on diagnoses and various psychological tests and assessments deemed necessary through counseling. Provide crisis intervention as needed.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Part-time employment, 24 hours/week, Monday - Friday.
• Hours must be adjusted as needed based upon consumer needs or requests for evening appointments.
• On occasion, staff may need to work hours outside of the set work week to complete projects, meet work demands, or in the event of an emergency.
• This position reports to the DBHS Office for work. Upon hire, new staff begin training and are on probation for 6 months. New staff may be eligible for a hybrid of on-site and remote work after 3-months of employment.
• 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:

• Graduation from an approved graduate school with a master's degree in social work.
• 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.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  1. 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.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  1. Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint 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 may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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 and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-

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.