Job Description

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 call to the Peoria Police Department

Qualifications:

License/Certifications:
Proof of Auto Insurance

Driver's License - Secretary of State (SOS)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Education:
Master's Degree: Social Work (Required)

Experience Requirements

• 1 year of related experience preferred

Other Requirements

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
• Demonstrates understanding of Medicare Home Care benefit including eligibility, qualification for admission and services available.
• Monitors progress toward treatment goals by evaluating and adjusting treatment provided.
• Prepares and maintains all pertinent records, statistics, and progress notes.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation in the patient medical record.
• Responsible for providing culturally sensitive counseling and treatment as well as assisting in life crisis situations.

Carle Health Company Overview:

Find it here.

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: [email protected].

Salary Range: The compensation range for this position is $26.34per hour - $43.99per 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.

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Shift work,

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