Crisis Behavioral Health Social Worker - ER & Team

Advocate Aurora Health; Wake Forest (NC); On-site; USD 46,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Social Worker to deliver psychiatric and crisis services across Emergency Department, medical floors, and ambulatory settings. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, coordinate care, and support patients from diverse backgrounds who face crises related to mental health and substance use.

The role requires a Master’s in Social Work and an Illinois LSW license with LCSW progress within one year; 1–3 years of experience in mental health and ER

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work is required.
• 1–3 years of clinical mental health experience.
• Prior mental health and emergency room experience required.
• Current Illinois LSW license required; LCSW must be obtained within one year.
• Dual-diagnosis experience and family therapy training preferred.
• Strong assessment, critical-thinking, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments, including mental status, psychiatric and substance use history, suicide risk, family dynamics, and support systems.
• Evaluate behavioral health treatment needs using DSM-5 criteria and knowledge of the Illinois Mental Health Code.
• Develop and update individualized treatment and discharge plans.
• Provide individual, family, and group interventions, education, and support.
• Coordinate discharge and aftercare services with internal teams and community resources.
• Advocate for patients and families throughout treatment, including court proceedings when needed.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to support effective, coordinated care.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation.
• Participate in program development, quality initiatives, staff education, and continuing professional development.
• Travel to other Advocate locations as needed.

Skills

Assessment

Critical-thinking

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Illinois LSW license required; LCSW within 1 year

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Social Worker to deliver psychiatric and crisis services across Emergency Department, medical floors, and ambulatory settings. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, coordinate care, and support patients from diverse backgrounds who face crises related to mental health and substance use.

The role requires a Master’s in Social Work and an Illinois LSW license with LCSW progress within one year; 1–3 years of experience in mental health and ER