On-Call Social Worker-Mobile Crisis Response

Northwestern Medicine; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 23,488 - 31,712; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Volunteer opportunities

Flexible work options

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is hiring an On-Call Social Worker to join the Mobile Crisis Response Team in DeKalb, IL. You will work on-site as needed to respond to crisis situations, helping to de-escalate behavioral health crises effectively. A Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field is required, alongside documented mental health training.

The role includes coordinating care and providing services to patients and their families across various departments. Flexible hours include shifts from 8:00 PM to 8:30 AM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field required.
• Must have documented mental health training or experience.
• Experience providing direct patient services essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality social services to patients and families.
• Coordinate care options and services in collaboration with healthcare staff.
• Offer on-call services, primarily in the Emergency Department.

Skills

Documented experience providing direct service to patients

Knowledge of the mental health code

Ability to work productively and effectively in a timely manner

Education

Bachelor’s degree with major in social work or related field

Job description

Overview

The salary range for this position is $17.05 - $23.02 (Hourly Rate). Placement within the salary range is dependent on factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement. Northwestern Medicine offers a wide range of benefits to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being, including protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more. Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to delivering world-class care. You will work alongside clinical talent in medical innovation and research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. We value diverse perspectives and experiences to fuel our commitment to equity and service. We support career growth through comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support, and student loan repayment. We offer flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund, and a Total Rewards package. We also provide volunteer opportunities in local communities and foster inclusive change through workforce-led resource groups. From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Description

On-Call Social Worker - Mobile Crisis Response Team

• Stationed at home unless called in. Must be on-site within 30 minutes of a call.

Required: Bachelors with major in social work or related field with equivalent in education, training, or experience and documented mental health training or experience.

Hours: 8:00 PM - 8:30 AM (3-8 shifts per month, including weekends and holidays).

The On Call Social Worker-Kish reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Mobile Crisis Response Teams (MCRT) are community-based services that dispatch mental health professionals to safely de-escalate behavioral health crises on-site. They provide immediate evaluations, safety planning, and crisis stabilization as a trauma-informed alternative to law enforcement or emergency room visits.

Responsibilities

• The Social Worker provides high-quality services to the patient and the patient’s family to promote optimal social and emotional functioning, including direct service to patients and their families both on an inpatient and outpatient basis.
• The Social Worker coordinates options and services to meet the patient’s needs through collaboration with physicians and other healthcare personnel.
• On-call social services are provided primarily to patients in the Emergency Department; the Medical, Surgical, ICU, Pediatrics, and Obstetrics may also require the services of an on-call worker.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree with major in social work or related field with equivalent in education, training, or experience and documented mental health training or experience.
• Documented experience providing direct service to patients.
• Knowledge of the mental health code.
• Knowledge of normal characteristics of growth and development throughout the span of life.
• Demonstrates ability to work productively and effectively in a timely manner, function well as a member of a multidisciplinary team, and represent the program well in interactions both inside and outside the host hospital.

Preferred

• N/A

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If offered a position, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form for the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.