On-Call Social Worker-Mobile Crisis Response

Northwestern Medicine; DeKalb Township (IL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wide range of employee benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks an On-Call Social Worker for its Mobile Crisis Response Team, providing critical services while stationed at home. The role includes direct service to patients and families, and coordination with medical staff across departments.

Qualified candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in social work or related field, with documented experience in mental health. The position requires effective teamwork and timely service delivery, with shifts primarily in the evening.

Qualifications

• Bachelors with major in social work or related field; equivalent education, training, or experience.
• Documented experience providing direct service to patients.
• Knowledge of normal characteristics of growth and development throughout the span of life.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality services to patients and families for optimal functioning.
• Coordinate options and services with physicians and healthcare personnel.
• Provide on-call social services primarily to Emergency Department patients.

Skills

Knowledge of mental health code

Ability to work in multidisciplinary team

Effective time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Job 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.

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

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelors 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, ability to function well as a member of a multidisciplinary team, and ability to represent the program well in interactions both inside and outside the host hospital.

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.

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 the Benefits section to learn more.