Behavioral Health Social Worker I

Prime Healthcare; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Prime Healthcare St Francis Hospital in Evanston, IL is seeking a behavioral health specialist in the General Surgery unit. The role focuses on emotional support, crisis intervention, and counseling for patients and families, with coordination of discharge planning as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in social work or related field, with a masters preferred, plus licensure or intern status.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, marriage and family therapy or related field.
• Master's degree in psychology, social work, or related field preferred.
• Current board registration or intern status where required.
• BLS certification current at hire and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support, crisis intervention, and counseling to patients and families.
• Coordinate discharge planning as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Complete psychosocial assessments and assist in treatment plan revisions.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Counseling

Case management

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work / related

Master's in Psychology / Social Work / MFTherapy

Current registration or intern status with Board

Current BLS certificate

Job description

Overview

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

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

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

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

4. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.

5. 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