On Call Social Worker
DeKalb, IL 
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Job Description
Location DeKalb, Illinois
Business Unit Ben Gordon Center
Job REQID 134211
Job Function Mental Health/Social Services
Shift Rotating

Description

Social Worker- On-call

Location: DeKalb, IL

Department:ECASP (Emergency Crisis Assessment Services Program)

On-call shifts include:

Weekdays8:00 PM-5:00 AM

Weekends8:00 AM-8:00 PM and 8:00 PM-8:00 AM

The On Call Social Worker reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Social Worker is responsible for providing high quality services to the client and the clients family in order to promote optimal social and emotional functioning. These services include direct service to clients and their families on an outpatient basis. The Social Worker coordinates options and services to meet the patients' needs through collaboration and consultation with physicians and other healthcare personnel. On-call social services are provided primarily to clients in the Emergency Department (Kishwaukee and Valley West), local schools, and client's home (SASS).

Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree with major in social work or related field with equivalent in education, training, or experience and documented mental health training or experience.
  • Documented experience providing direct service to patients.
  • Knowledge of the mental health code.
  • Knowledge of normal characteristics of growth and development throughout the span of life.
  • Demonstrates ability to work productively and effectively in a timely manner, ability to function well as a member of a multidisciplinary team, and ability to represent the program well in interactions both inside and outside the host hospital.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.


Description

Social Worker- On-call

Location: DeKalb, IL

Department:ECASP (Emergency Crisis Assessment Services Program)

On-call shifts include:

Weekdays8:00 PM-5:00 AM

Weekends8:00 AM-8:00 PM and 8:00 PM-8:00 AM

The On Call Social Worker reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Social Worker is responsible for providing high quality services to the client and the clients family in order to promote optimal social and emotional functioning. These services include direct service to clients and their families on an outpatient basis. The Social Worker coordinates options and services to meet the patients' needs through collaboration and consultation with physicians and other healthcare personnel. On-call social services are provided primarily to clients in the Emergency Department (Kishwaukee and Valley West), local schools, and client's home (SASS).

Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree with major in social work or related field with equivalent in education, training, or experience and documented mental health training or experience.
  • Documented experience providing direct service to patients.
  • Knowledge of the mental health code.
  • Knowledge of normal characteristics of growth and development throughout the span of life.
  • Demonstrates ability to work productively and effectively in a timely manner, ability to function well as a member of a multidisciplinary team, and ability to represent the program well in interactions both inside and outside the host hospital.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.


Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
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