SOCIAL WORKER I (UMP)

at Department of Human Services in Chester, Illinois, United States Job Description Position Overview The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Social Worker I for the Chester Mental Health Center located in Chester, Illinois to perform social work activities in the evaluation and intensive treatment of patients in a maximum-security psychiatric facility on an assigned shift, on an assigned unit. Prepares social history updates and completes updates. Attends and participates in Interdisciplinary Treatment Team meetings, writes treatment plans, obtains releases of information. Serves as a coordinating therapist to verify the treatment needs of the patients are met. Completes all documentation for assessments, master treatment planning and subsequent treatment plan monthly reviews, discharge staffings and discharge summaries. Essential Functions Performs social work activities in the evaluation and intensive treatment of patients in a maximum-security psychiatric facility, on an assigned shift, on an assigned unit. Attends and participates in Interdisciplinary Treatment Team meetings. Completes all documentation for assessments, master treatment planning and subsequent treatment plan monthly reviews, discharge staffings and discharge summaries. Serves on various committees commensurate to the Social Worker function at Chester Mental Health Center. Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications Requires a master’s degree in social work from a recognized college or university. • This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title. Conditions of Employment Requires the ability to 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 duties. Requires the ability to 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. •All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account