Social Worker III

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Springfield (IL)

On-site

USD 82,000 - 124,000

Full time

6 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

3 paid personal business days annually

12 paid sick days annually

Paid vacation time annually

Paid holidays annually

Flexible work schedules

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Tuition reimbursement

Public service loan forgiveness

Job summary

Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery, seeks a Social Worker III at the Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Center in Springfield to provide extensive casework as a Treatment Coordinator for forensic adult patients. The role includes individual, group and family therapy, social histories, and performance improvement involvement.

The position requires a Master’s in Social Work and state licensure, with duties spanning court reports and cross-team

Qualifications

Requires a master’s degree in social work from a recognized college or university.
Requires licensure as a Social Worker by the Department of Professional Regulations.

Responsibilities

Performs extensive casework in the role of Treatment Coordinator for forensic adult patients.
Serves as Treatment Coordinator for Lincoln Hall South B.
Conducts individual, group and family therapy on behalf of the patients.
Serves as designated lead worker.
Serves as a consultant to Inter-Disciplinary Treatment Team to ensure patient psychological needs are met.
Completes required court reports for Unfit to Stand Trial (UST) or Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI) patients.
Serves as a member of various performance improvement teams and is a member of the social work services committee.

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Licensure as a Social Worker

Job description

Agency: Department of Human Services

Job Requisition ID:59095

Opening Date:10/06/2026

Closing Date: 10/20/2026

Salary: Anticipated Salary: $6,820 - $10,323 per month ($81,840 - $123,876 per year)

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

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No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule - flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Posting Identification Number 59095

Position Overview

The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Social Worker III for the Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Center located in Springfield, Illinois to perform extensive casework in the role of Treatment Coordinator for forensic adult patients. Conducts individual, group and family therapy on behalf of the patients. Provides social work services for the unit and other assigned areas as needed, completes comprehensive social histories and social assessments. Performs pre-placement evaluations through assessment of the patient’s social and psychiatric history, risk factors for the potential for violence, as well as evaluation of the patients understanding of the legal process in order to assess fitness for participating in his or her defense and to determine where the patient should be placed. Serves as a member of various Performance Improvement Teams and is a member of the Social Work Services Committee.

Essential Functions

Performs extensive casework in the role of Treatment Coordinator for forensic adult patients.
Serves as Treatment Coordinator for Lincoln Hall South B.
Conducts individual, group and family therapy on behalf of the patients.
Serves as designated lead worker.
Serves as a consultant to Inter-Disciplinary Treatment Team to ensure patient psychological needs are met.
Completes required court reports for Unfit to Stand Trial (UST) or Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI) patients.
Serves as a member of various performance improvement teams and is a member of the social work services committee.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a master’s degree in social work from a recognized college or university supplemented by two (2) years of professional social service experience in the evaluation and treatment/habilitation of mentally ill, developmentally disabled or other disabled persons.
Requires licensure as a Social Worker by the Department of Professional Regulations.

Conditions of Employment

Requires the ability to physically restrain patients as necessary to prevent injury to patient and others.
Requires the ability to obtain and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
Requires the ability to stoop, bend, lift or exert up to 20 pounds of force in performance of duties.
Requires the ability to physically access various worksites throughout the hospital for administrative and clinical duties.
Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm; 1-hour unpaid lunch

Work Location:

901 E Southwind Rd, Springfield, Illinois, 62703

Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
*Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules (as applicable)
13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)