Social Worker, Mental Health

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Expected pay for this position is $29.30 - $34.47/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is a Salaried position.

Responsible for identifying, assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, monitoring and evaluating options and services across the continuum of care for individuals in assigned case load. Health care services are coordinated on behalf of the patient to promote the delivery of care at the appropriate level of care which will optimize clinical outcomes and satisfaction with services. Assures the designation of primary responsibility among team members to each aspect of the plan, avoiding duplication and fragmentation.

The social worker assesses and intervenes to address the complex medical and clinical needs associated with illness, injury or chronic illness/ disease. Coordinates the health care team to facilitate and expedite the best outcomes for the patient and physician caring for that patient. Works with patient and treatment team to help establish goals and realize optimal outcomes as determined by current individualized care plans.

Works with the Almost Home Kids leadership team to ensure alignment with the strategic goals and visions.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from a school or program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Licensure / Certification:

• Will comply with the Illinois state licensing and certification requirements. Current licensure as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Those hired into the Social Worker position prior to 1994 are considered exempt from this requirement as grandfathered by the IDFPR requirement for licensure (the normal industry requirement prior to 1994). Social Worker with a BSW who has completed 3 years of supervised clinical hours will be required to pass the examination for the practice of social work and obtain applicable license as awarded by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
  
  Within 1 year of completing specified supervised clinical hours, the employee will be required to pass the examination for the practice of social work and obtain applicable license as awarded by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Social Worker with a BSW who has not obtained 3 years of supervised clinical hours will be given the opportunity to complete this clinical practicum required to sit for the examination for practice of social work.
  
  Within 1 year of completing specified supervised clinical hours, the employee will be required to pass the examination for the practice of social work and obtain applicable license as awarded by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
• Social Worker with an MSW who has not obtained their license will be required to pass the examination for the practice of social work and obtain applicable license as awarded by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Within 1 year of completing specified supervised clinical hours, the employee will be required to pass the examination for the practice of social work and obtain applicable license as awarded by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

American Heart Association - BLS for Health Care Providers.

Care Management certification within 3 years of hire.

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