Social Worker II

Prime Healthcare; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet is seeking a full-time Social Worker to provide emotional support and counseling for Pediatrics to Adults, while coordinating discharge planning as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications include a Master’s in Social Work (or related field), LSW, and at least one year of hospital or outpatient mental health care. Licensure timing and BCLS preferred are noted. This role aligns with Prime Healthcare’s mission in Joliet.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field (required).
• Minimum one year hospital or outpatient experience with emphasis in mental health care.
• Current licensure/registration as required by state within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support, crisis intervention and counseling across age groups.
• Perform psychosocial assessments and assist in developing and re-evaluating treatment plans.
• Coordinate discharge planning and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

MSW focus

Hospital mental health experience

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field

Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy or related field

Job description

Overview

• Deparment: Social Work Services
• Schedule: Full-Time, 8am - 4:30pm
• Facility: Prime Healthcare St Joseph Hospital
• Location: Joliet, IL 60435

* Required: Masters in Social Work and LSW and Acute Care Hospital Experience

Responsibilities

To provide emotional support, crisis intervention and counseling for Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Older Adults and their significant others to cope with a multiplicity of social and emotional problems; information and referral; referrals for financial assistance and supportive services to patients and families with problems that are related to hospitalization, 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 a multidisciplinary 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

Required qualifications:

1. Master’s Degree in Social Work related field OR

2. Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy or related field.

3. In states without required licensure, then current registration with State Board is required within 3 months of hire. In states with required licensure, license required at time of hire and must be maintained.

4. Minimum one (1) year hospital or Outpatient experience with emphasis in mental health care.

5. Experience in working with a diverse population with a wide range of problems (i.e., death and dying, maternal and child care, substance abuse, disability, chronic illness, etc.).

Preferred qualifications:

1. Current BCLS certificate upon hire and maintain current preferred.

Pay Transparency

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet 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 $30.58 to $44.29. 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