All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

·    Benefits from Day One for FT/PT positions

·    Paid Time Off from Day One for FT/PT positions

·    Student Loan Repayment Program for FT/PT positions

·    Paid Paternal Leave

·    Career Development

·    Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

·    Mental Health Resources and Support

·    Debt-free Education (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)

Our promise to you:

Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full-time days, Monday-Friday 7:30a-4p; No weekends, no holidays

Location:  UChicago Medicine AdventHealth GlenOaks Hospital, Adult Behavioral Health Unit, 701 Winthrop Ave, GlenOaks Hospital

The role you’ll contribute:

Provides inpatient behavioral health case management and discharge planning services.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

 

·    Conducts comprehensive assessments to include risk assessment and establishes treatment objectives

·    Provides referrals for patients within the agency and community

·    Conducts individual and family case management sessions

·    Conducts group therapy on the unit

·    Documents treatment observations and maintains records, while adhering to confidentiality protocols

·    Evaluates patient progress and treatment intervention effectiveness

·    Provides patients information about community resources and therapeutic activities

·    Works directly with patients, family members, physicians, and community providers to ensure collaborative and continuous care

·    Maintains solid clinical skills including knowledge of DSM-IV-TR and DSM-5, community resources, process of payor source identification, and short-term intervention strategies

·    Evaluate patient data, develops and implements a treatment plan for the patient

·    Responsible for performing psychosocial assessments on patients to determine social service needs, diagnosis and treatment plan. The assessment to be completed within 72 hours of admission

·    Identify and intervene for suspected abuse, including sensitivity to age specific concerns

·    Participate in the multidisciplinary treatment team meetings, providing clinical input

·    Formulates discharge plan in collaboration with the multidisciplinary treatment team, the patient and the family. Assure outpatient appointments are scheduled upon inpatient discharge

·    Coordinates the continuum of care of patients between Behavioral Health Programs

·    Demonstrate working knowledge of the involuntary commitment process

·    Opt-In participation in Emergency Notification System as applicable to facility

·    Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE STRONGLY PREFERRED:

 

·    Ability to gather individual patient assessment data, including individualized treatment plans, and referrals

·    Ability to work collaboratively as a dynamic treatment team member

·    Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office

·    Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

·       Master’s degree required in social work, psychology or related field.

·       At least one year experience required.

·       At least one year experience in healthcare setting preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION:

·       One of the following preferred:

o   Clinical Counselor credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

o   Counselor credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

o   Social Worker specializing in Clinical Practice credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

o   Social Worker credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

·       Formal de-escalation training – must be obtained within 90 days of employment

 

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

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