Behavioral Health Social Worker

Your future role at a glance

Location: Chicago, IL
Facility: Ascension Saint Joseph
Department: Eating Disorder Unit
Schedule: Day shift | PRN | 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Salary range: $40.00 - $42.00 per hour

Life at Ascension

Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

How you’ll make an impact in this role

Create plan for care across the continuum, integrating patient/family preferences and values.
Monitor patient care through assessments, evaluations and/or patient records.
Advocate for resources and removal of barriers.
Maintain ongoing dialog with supervisor and other health providers to ensure effective implementation of health plan.

Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

• Licensure / Certification / Registration: One or more of the following required:
• Clinical Counselor credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Counselor credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Social Worker specializing in Clinical Practice credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Social Worker credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR
• Associate's degree/Technical degree OR
• 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences We're Seeking

• MSW, LSW required

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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