SOCIAL WORKER II (UMP)

State of Illinois•Alton, IL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Social Worker II for the Alton Mental Health Center (AMHC) located in Alton, Illinois. The incumbent will engage in professional social work services involving the application of social work principles and techniques in the evaluation, problem identification and treatment of forensically hospitalized adults manifesting complex emotional and psycho-social disorders. This position requires an individual who performs professional social work services within a multi-disciplinary team setting that includes primary care physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, clinically licensed social workers, nurses, security therapy aides, vocational, activity and occupational therapists. The candidate will facilitate family meetings, confirm anticipated discharge dates and coordinate community linkage services to promote successful patient treatment and discharge.

Requirements

Requires a master’s degree in social work from a recognized college or university supplemented by one (1) year of professional social work experience in the evaluation and treatment/habilitation of mentally ill, developmentally disabled or other disabled persons.
This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.
Requires the ability 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 job duties.
Requires the ability to physically access various worksites throughout the hospital for administrative and clinical 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.

Responsibilities

Engages in professional social work services involving the application of social work principles and techniques in the evaluation, problem identification and treatment of forensically hospitalized adults manifesting complex emotional and psycho-social disorders.
Coordinates patient care within a full multi-disciplinary team and spearhead’s effective discharge planning tailored to each patient’s needs.
Serves as an advocate for patients and resource for other members of the treatment team.
As a member of the treatment team, identifies options for best practice treatment interventions.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

A Pension Program
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 & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)