Social Worker II - ER

Overview

At St. Joseph Medical Center, our dedicated team of professionals are committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, St. Joseph Medical Center is actively seeking a Social Worker part time days in the ER to join its award-winning team!

We offer:

• competitive compensation
• generous benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, 401K
• substantial PTO
• continuing educational opportunities
• …and much more!

Saint Joseph Medical Center is a Joint Commission Accredited 489-bed facility and the leading hospital in the Joliet area, where we offer comprehensive specialty and 24/7 emergency care, complemented by our Level II trauma center. Our expert surgical teams are equipped to handle serious and life-threatening conditions, ensuring that your health needs are prioritized through attentive listening and tailored care. As a premier destination for specialty services, we excel in areas such as cardiology, oncology, stroke care, orthopedics, and women’s health.

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Responsibilities

To provide emotional support, crisis intervention and counseling for Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Older Adults and their significant others to cope with a multiplicity of social and emotional problems; information and referral; referrals for financial assistance and supportive services to patients and families with problems that are related to hospitalization, illness, disability or trauma.  To provide case management & milieu management, complete psychosocial assessments, assist in the development and re-evaluation of Treatment Plans and work as a member of a multidisciplinary team, and to coordinate discharge planning. Complete necessary documentation and maintain clinical record for each client during his/her length of stay.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

Required qualifications:

1.     Master’s Degree in Social Work related field OR

2.     Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy or related field.

3.     In states without required licensure, then current registration with State Board is required within 3 months of hire.  In states with required licensure, license required at time of hire and must be maintained.

4.     Minimum one (1) year hospital or Outpatient experience with emphasis in mental health care.

5.     Experience in working with a diverse population with a wide range of problems (i.e., death and dying, maternal and child care, substance abuse, disability, chronic illness, etc.).

Preferred qualifications:

1.    Current BCLS certificate upon hire and maintain current preferred.

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $24.86 to $36.01. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

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