SOCIAL WORKER (MA/MSW) - Ful Time

Hartgrove Behavioral Health System; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading behavioral health system is seeking a Social Worker to conduct psychosocial assessments and oversee discharge planning for patients. The ideal candidate will have a Master's Degree in Social Work and experience with psychiatric populations. This role requires strong communication and crisis management skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a treatment environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree required in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology.
• Prior experience in psychiatric mental health.
• Licensure preferred: Illinois Clinical Social Work License (LCSW).

Responsibilities

• Conducts psychosocial assessments and documents findings.
• Initiates discharge/aftercare planning and referrals.
• Attends multidisciplinary treatment staffings.

Skills

Communication

Crisis management

Behavior management

Group leadership

Case management

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Job description

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Job Summary:

Conducts social history assessment interviews, produces a psychosocial assessment or assessment update from the interview data. Documents in the medical record: psychosocial histories, discharge planning, patient contacts, treatment updates, etc. Communicates all essential information/data obtained through assessment to the assigned team member. Initiates and follows through on discharge/aftercare planning as assigned. Identifies appropriate referral for post-discharge services and establishes rapport with same. Relative to the assessment, treatment planning and continuum of care processes, understands and considers basic growth and development milestones with interventions specific to the age and population served. Follows all policies/procedures related to release of information and confidentiality. Attends multidisciplinary treatment staffings as assigned. Functions as a liaison between team members and all involved Social Service Agencies. Regularly attends clinical supervision. Conducts unit groups as needed. May provide clinical supervision for social interns with the Social Services Department.

Responsibilities

Job Summary:

Conducts social history assessment interviews, produces a psychosocial assessment or assessment update from the interview data. Documents in the medical record: psychosocial histories, discharge planning, patient contacts, treatment updates, etc. Communicates all essential information/data obtained through assessment to the assigned team member. Initiates and follows through on discharge/aftercare planning as assigned. Identifies appropriate referral for post-discharge services and establishes rapport with same. Relative to the assessment, treatment planning and continuum of care processes, understands and considers basic growth and development milestones with interventions specific to the age and population served. Follows all policies/procedures related to release of information and confidentiality. Attends multidisciplinary treatment staffings as assigned. Functions as a liaison between team members and all involved Social Service Agencies. Regularly attends clinical supervision. Conducts unit groups as needed. May provide clinical supervision for social interns with the Social Services Department.

For information about the benefits we offer, please visit UHS Benefits Service Center.

Qualifications

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field required.

Experience: Prior experience working with a psychiatric mental health population, preferably in an inpatient setting.

Licensure/Certification: Illinois Clinical Social Work License preferred (LCSW). BLS Provider certification through the American Heart Association and CPI certification required upon completion of orientation. BLS Provider and CPI certifications must remain active throughout employment.

Knowledge: Prefer knowledge of case management, discharge planning, group leadership skills, age specific growth and development, crisis and behavior management, family therapy theory and practice. Knowledge of theory and practice of psychosocial assessments. Able to work cooperatively with other hospital staff and involved community agencies. Good organization skills, as well as oral and written communication skills.

Supervision Received: Director of Social Services

Supervision Exercised: N/A

Line of Promotion: Social Services Supervisor

Working Conditions: Exposure to psychiatric patients who may exhibit violent/aggressive behavior. Potential for exposure to communicable diseases, blood/body fluids and other hazardous waste. General hospital environment.

Physical Requirements: Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Physical agility to manage patients. Push, pull and lift up to 50 pounds. Intermittent sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching and stooping.

The physical requirements described here are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care and Mental Health Care

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