Lead Social Worker (LCSW) - Co Responder Social Service Unit - Carle Health

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. The Lead LCSW position will provide clinical oversight and supervision for the social service staff.

Qualifications:

License/Certifications:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Proof of Auto Insurance
• Driver's License - Secretary of State (SOS) 
• Minimum of 2 Years of clinical supervision (preferred).

Education:
Master's Degree: Social Work (Required)

Other Knowledge/Skills:

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. Conducts and/or participates in assigned family unity meetings and workshops Refers patient and family to appropriate community resources as needed. Provide or obtain concrete and supportive services. Performs all other related duties as appropriate and/or assigned. Conduct comprehensive clinical psychosocial assessments. Prepares patient histories, service plans, and reports. Maintains client documentation incompliance with agency protocols Assistance with Applications (Medicaid, Community Care, SSDI) Develop and implement treatment plans and maintain plan updates in electronic medical record. Provides counseling and case management services for individuals and families including clients with substance abuse and mental health problems Participates in patient case conferences. Assistance with Referrals for lack of access to food, clothing, assistance with power bills Evaluates the effectiveness of the programs and activities. Maintains accurate and timely documentation in the patient medical record. Prepares and maintains all pertinent records, statistics, and progress notes. Responsible for actively participating in the Quality Management Program. Responsible for providing culturally sensitive counseling and treatment as well as assisting in life crisis situations. Monitors progress toward treatment goals by evaluating and adjusting treatment provided. Assures quality treatment for clients by enforcing rules, regulations, and legal requirements with clients; documenting events of the therapeutic process. Provides individual and family supportive counseling, rather than psychotherapy. Collaborate and consult with patients, families, professionals, and providers inside and outside of MGH to develop and implement pre-admission, inpatient, post hospital, and outpatient care. Participates in program planning and implementation and evaluation of effectiveness of efforts to improve program services. Assists in the development of various program curricula. Participates in care planning for elder needs. Make referrals for help in the Home Obtains social support for client by referring client to community resources; arranging for appointments; establishing rapport with other agencies. Utilizes community resources to assist patient to resume life in community or to learn to live within limits of disability. Educate about and connect patients with community resources to help meet their needs, e.g. non skilled help at home, meals/food, housing resources, charity assistance programs, support groups, etc. Has knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities, and treatment procedures. This includes acute, chronic, and traumatic illnesses/injuries common medications and their effects/side effects and medical terminology. Knowledge of issues in medical oncology/hematology and radiation oncology including various cancers, their treatments, issues faced by people with cancer, community resources and specialized benefits. Facilitate the appropriate and efficient use of hospital and community resources. Participates in interdisciplinary care planning and provides services in accordance with established individualized palliative care team plan of care, including care coordination, resources for grief and anticipatory grief, and other community resources. Helps patient and family through individual or group conferences to understand, accept, and follow clinical recommendations. Provide empathic listening and emotional support to patients either in person or over the phone.

Carle Health Company Overview:

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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

 

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

 

 

 

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: human.resources@carle.com.

Salary Range:The compensation range for this position is $28.18per hour - $47.06per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered 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.