Social Worker I

Position Overview

The Division of Mental Health 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 staffing’s 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 staffing’s 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 utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
• Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

* The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.