Behavioral Health Social Worker I

Saint Francis Hospital; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital in Evanston, IL seeks a Social Worker to join the General Surgery department. This Full Time, Days schedule supports emotional support, crisis intervention, information and referral services for patients and families dealing with treatment, illness or trauma.

The role involves case management, milieu management, psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and interdisciplinary discharge planning, with documentation and clinical records maintained throughout stay.

Qualifications

• Educational requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or related field.
• A Master’s degree in psychology, social work or related field is preferred.
• Current registration as an intern or appropriate licensing requirements must be met.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required at hire and must be maintained.
• Minimal required experience includes at least 1 year in inpatient or outpatient behavioral health.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support, crisis intervention and counseling to patients and families.
• Provide information and referrals for financial assistance and supportive services.
• Coordinate discharge planning and complete documentation for each client.

Education

Bachelor’s degree Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or other related required.

Masters in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor or related field, preferred.

Current registration an intern with Board, as appropriate to education and licensing requirements.

Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.

Minimum one (1) year Inpatient or Outpatient Behavioral Health experience preferred.

Job description

Department

General Surgery

Schedule

Full Time Days, Mon Fri (3 days 9:30a-5p, 2 days 10:30a-7p)

Facility

Prime Healthcare St Francis Hospital

Location

Evanston, IL

Responsibilities

To provide emotional support, crisis intervention and counseling; information and referral; referrals for financial assistance and supportive services to patients and families with problems that are related to treatment services, illness, disability or trauma. To provide case management & milieu management, complete psychosocial assessments, assist in the development and re-evaluation of Treatment Plans and work as a member of an interdisciplinary team, and to coordinate discharge planning. Complete necessary documentation and maintain clinical record for each client during his/her length of stay.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• Bachelor’s degree Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or other related required.
• Masters in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor or related field, preferred.
• Current registration an intern with Board, as appropriate to education and licensing requirements.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Minimum one (1) year Inpatient l or Outpatient Behavioral Health experience preferred.

Pay Transparency

Saint Francis Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $28.42 to $41.17. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf