Masters of Social Work Needed - New Lenox, IL, United States - Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital

Description

Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital is seeking a Social Work Master of Social Work for a job in New Lenox, Illinois.

Master of Social Work

~ Discipline:
Social Work

~ Shift: 8 hours

~ Employment Type:
Staff

Full Time

Our 110-bed facility is equipped with the latest safety features designed to provide patients with a comfortable environment in which to receive therapeutic care.

Our therapy modalities are evidence-based models proven to decrease symptoms of mental illness and help patients find lasting change. If your skills and compassion fit with our vision for person-centered care and want to make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply today

This position involves performing social services functions and guiding patients in accessing therapeutic treatment skills to achieve optimal emotional health.

Your responsibilities will include offering basic consultation, delivering specialized clinical social work services, crisis intervention, and conducting short-term and long-term family therapy.

If you are ready to bring your therapeutic expertise to a dynamic and caring team, join us at Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital, where your skills will be instrumental in helping individuals achieve their optimal level of emotional health.

Collaborate with community agencies for patient assessment and services.
Evaluate and document the effectiveness of interventions and patient responses.
Assess the psychosocial, educational, and behavioral functioning of patients and document updates.
Utilize age-specific considerations in treatment planning.
Respond promptly to social work service requests.
Contribute to the effective functioning of the patient's program and meet social work needs.
Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning meetings.
Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or a clinical-related mental health field preferred.

A minimum of two (2) years experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills; Illinois State license in social work or clinical-related mental health field preferred.

Additional Requirements:

CPR certification and management of aggressive behavior training within 30 days of employment prior to assisting in a restraining procedure.

May be required to work flexible hours and overtime.
Medical Insurance
Dental and Vision Plans
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
401k Retirement Plan with Company Match

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.