LOCATION: CERMAK HEALTH SERVICES OF COOK COUNTY HEALTH -

2600 S Michigan Ave Ste 310, Chicago, IL 60616

SHIFT: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Job Title Department

Psychiatric Social Worker (Inpatient) Mental Health Services

Job Summary

Under direction, the Psychiatric Social Worker (Inpatient) will provide behavioral health assessment, determine safety, provide supportive psychotherapy, and recommend outpatient treatment under the direction of the provider. Specifically, the Psychiatric Social Worker (Inpatient) will provide initial Psychiatric consultations, crisis management, therapeutic support, and psychotherapy for patients on all inpatient settings for the Cook County Health (CCH).

Typical Duties

* Manages inpatient consults with a primary focus on substance use disorder treatment, which includes behavioral health treatment.

* Supports and closely coordinates mental health care with the patients' provider and, when appropriate, other treating mental health providers.

* Screens and assesses patients for common mental health and substance abuse disorders.

* Completes clinical assessment through stages of intoxication and withdrawal. Informs the primary medical team on how to manage and/or address the patient medical status.

* Monitors patients (in person or by telephone) for changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects or complications.

* Support psychotropic medication management prescribed by the primary medical team, focusing on treatment adherence, side effects and other complications, and effectiveness of treatment.

* Provides brief interventions using evidence-based techniques such as Behavioral Activation, Problem-Solving Treatment, Motivational Interviewing, or other treatments appropriate within the inpatient care settings.

* Participates in regularly scheduled (usually weekly) caseload consultation and communicate resulting treatment recommendations to the primary medical team. Consultations will focus on patients new to treatment or who are not improving as expected.

* Facilitates treatment plan changes for patients who are not improving as expected in consultation with the primary medical team; may include changes in medications or psychosocial treatments or appropriate referrals for additional services.

* Completes referrals for internal and external substance use treatment programs.

* Assesses information, apply critical thinking to determine course of action, and relay this information to patients, families, and clinical staff in a professional and compassionate manner.

* Performs educational training to patients and the medical team regarding the various treatment options, such as, harm reductions approaches, and overdose, prevention approaches.

* Trains and educates first year family medicine residents on rotation.

* Identifies professional goals and enhances job-related skills through staff development activities. Remains current on trends in clinical theory and evidence-based practice. Stays abreast of policies and procedures, pertaining to crisis/behavioral health acts accordingly.

* Actively participates in team activities, in the larger hospital and in the community in ways that make a positive contribution to team operations. Maintains appropriate professional boundaries with all staff, trainees, and patients at all times.

Minimum Qualifications

* Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university focusing on clinical social work with a concentration on mental health is required (MUST PROVIDE OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AT TIME OF INTERVIEW)

* License in Clinical Social Work (LCSW) in the State of Illinois is required

* Two (2) years of clinical experience as a Social Worker in a inpatient hospital or healthcare setting is required

* Experience using evidence-based counseling techniques (i.e., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CST) or Problem-Solving Therapy (PST)) is required

* Must be eligible to successfully complete Credentialing is required

Preferred Qualifications

* Bilingual is preferred

* Certification as an Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (AODA) Counselor or Board Registered as a Mental Illness-Substance Abuse Counselor (MISA I, MISA II) is preferred

* Experience working with patients who have co-occurring mental health, substance abuse, and physical health problems is preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

* Knowledge of psychopharmacology for common substance use disorders

* Skill in directing and evaluating the professional and administrative aspects of case management services

* Skill in conducting bio-psychosocial interviews

* Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting

* Ability to plan, direct and evaluate the professional and administrative aspects of social work services

* Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with a wide variety of lay and professional individuals and mentally ill patients

* Ability to maintain the confidentiality of patient related materials in compliance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements

* Willingness and ability to provide psychiatric consultations and care to all Cook County Health sites

* Experience documenting in an EMR

* Ability to effectively apply CPT codes and bill for clinical services

Physical and Environmental Demands

This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, "Typical Duties" are essential job functions.

VETERAN PREFERENCE

PLEASE READ

When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service

To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:

* Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

* Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, "Are you a Military Veteran?"

* Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable

OR

A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver's License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.

If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference

VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER'S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.

Benefits Package

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/

MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.

*Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U. S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents bust be presented at time of interview.

*Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.