Inpatient Behavioral Health Social Worker (Per Diem)

Prime Healthcare; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin is seeking a per diem Behavioral Health Specialist to provide emotional support, crisis intervention, counseling, and information/referrals to patients and families facing hospitalization, illness, disability, or trauma.

You will perform psychosocial assessments, participate in treatment planning, coordinate discharge planning, and document care as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or related field.
• Current registration as an intern with the Board, as appropriate to education and licensing requirements.
• Minimum one year inpatient or outpatient behavioral health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support, crisis intervention and counseling; information and referrals to patients and families.
• Provide case management and milieu management; complete psychosocial assessments.
• Assist in development and re-evaluation of Treatment Plans; coordinate discharge planning.
• Complete documentation and maintain clinical records during length of stay.

Skills

Inpatient/Outpatient behavioral health

BCLS certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field

Masters in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or related field

Job description

Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin is seeking a per diem Behavioral Health Specialist to provide emotional support, crisis intervention, counseling, and information/referrals to patients and families facing hospitalization, illness, disability, or trauma.

You will perform psychosocial assessments, participate in treatment planning, coordinate discharge planning, and document care as part of a multidisciplinary team.