Social Worker (LSW) - Co-Responder Social Service Unit

Job description

This position is part of the City of Peoria Co-Responder Social Services Unit (SSU), a state-funded grant program. The role supports safer interactions between community members in crisis and police personnel while maintaining a high standard of professional service. It also focuses on connecting individuals to appropriate mental health, substance use, and other needs-based services to support stability and contribute to a healthier, safer community. In collaboration with the Peoria Police Department (PPD), this position provides primarily community-based crisis intervention, assessment, evaluation, stabilization, case management, follow-up, and referrals. The role includes frequent field response throughout the city of Peoria, alongside PPD to provide mobile mental and behavioral health services to community members.

Licensed Social Worker (LSW) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Proof of Auto Insurance Bachelor's Degree: Social Work (Required) Basic computer skills/ability to keyboard – completing documentation in the electronic and/or paper medical record. Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position. Work requires travel to respond to crisis incidents with the Peoria Police Department and/or follow-up appointments. Ability to maintain confidential information. Ability to interact and communicate with law enforcement, medical staff, and other community providers effectively. Serves as a resource for individuals and community providers for community resources and how to access them. Has an understanding of and complies with Illinois’ Mental Health & Developmental Disabilities Code. Serves as a mandated reporter and ensures reports are filed with appropriate parties. Participates in clinical supervision as outlined by immediate supervisor, and keeps supervisor informed of clinical issues, concerns and outcomes. Demonstrates the Trillium Place Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines. Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare. Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. 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 social work intervention to patient/families. Direct counseling and case management with individuals and families.

At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. 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. 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. | 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.

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