Social Worker (LCSW) - Co-Responder Social Service Unit

Carle Inclusion Connection Group; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 40,349 - 69,403; Full time

Job summary

Carle Inclusion Connection Group in Peoria, Illinois is looking for a mental health professional to respond to crisis situations in collaboration with the Peoria Police. The role requires a Master’s Degree in Social Work and offers a competitive hourly compensation between $29.29 and $50.38.

This position provides essential support, requiring strong skills in crisis intervention and motivation interviewing. The ideal candidate will work closely with various age groups and maintain accurate documentation while providing culturally sensitive counseling.

Qualifications

• Proof of Auto Insurance and Driver’s License required.
• 1 year of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Listen actively and use motivational interviewing skills.
• Exercise judgment in crisis situations.
• Provide follow-up case management.
• Maintain appropriate boundaries with clients.

Skills

Ability to work with all different age groups

Basic computer skills

Ability to perform de-escalation techniques

Ability to drive in various weather conditions

Education

Master’s Degree: Social Work

Job description

Overview

This job exists due to a grant received by the City of Peoria to implement a co‑responder model for mental health professionals to respond to calls with the Peoria Police for individuals that need the assistance of mental health professionals. This service will allow us to connect individuals and families to mental health services beyond their initial crisis that may have resulted in a call to the Peoria Police Department.

Qualifications

• License/Certifications: Proof of Auto Insurance, Driver’s License – Secretary of State (SOS), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
• Education: Master’s Degree: Social Work (Required).

Experience Requirements

• 1 year of related experience preferred.

Other Requirements

• Ability to work with all different age groups.
• Basic computer skills/ability to keyboard – completing documentation in the electronic and/or paper medical record.
• Ability to drive in a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to perform de‑escalation techniques.
• Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
• Work requires travel.

Responsibilities

• Actively listens to presenting issues, uses motivational interviewing skills and crisis intervention to ensure safety and determine appropriate cause of action.
• Exercise judgment and decision making that is clinically safe, logical, and deliberate.
• Reach a resolution of crisis that is clinically appropriate and least restrictive.
• Recognize, respect, and effectively deal with values and cultural beliefs of clients, their families, and community resources and referrals.
• Works with law enforcement, emergency departments, and other emergency personnel in crisis situations.
• Provides follow‑up case management as assigned.
• Provides clinical oversight to staff members.
• Maintains appropriate boundaries with clients and family members.
• Maintains required productivity.
• Completes all documentation and other forms of communication in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates understanding of Medicare Home Care benefit including eligibility, qualification for admission and services available.
• Monitors progress toward treatment goals by evaluating and adjusting treatment provided.
• Prepares and maintains all pertinent records, statistics, and progress notes.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation in the patient medical record.
• Responsible for providing culturally sensitive counseling and treatment as well as assisting in life crisis situations.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $29.29 per hour – $50.38 per hour. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E‑Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization. For more information: [e-mail].