Medical Social Worker II- Core Center

Location: Ruth M Rothstein CORE Center, 2020 W Harrison St. Chicago, IL 60612

SHIFT: 9:00 am- 5:00 pm M-F

Job Title

Medical Social Worker II

Department

Benefits Case Management

Job Summary

Provides Behavioral Health Counseling Services to HIV impacted individuals, couples and families. Behavioral Health Counseling Services include mental health and substance abuse treatment, consultation, assessment, individual developmental testing, couples psychotherapy, support and therapy group facilitation, and educational and training programming.

Typical Duties

• Provides psychotherapy and chemical dependency counseling

• Initiates and facilitates support/therapy/play groups

• Provides consultation services

• Use of pediatric developmental tools

• Works with multidisciplinary tools

• Conducts initial chemical dependency assessments and mental health psychosocial screenings and referrals in CORE clinics

• Works in conjunction with Behavioral Health Counseling team to provide inclusive mental health team & chemical dependency services

• Enhances professional development and maintains an area of specialization in Behavioral Health Services

• Participates in mental health and substance abuse training and education

• Participates in behavioral health continuous quality improvement efforts

• Provides inpatient consultation/follow up to outpatient caseload

• Enhances behavioral health and CORE-wide research

• Adheres to CORE Center and behavioral health specific policies & procedures

• Provides excellent customer services

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or related mental health field is required (official transcripts are due at the time of interview)

• Licensed in the State of Illinois as a Social of Worker Professional or Counselor is required

• Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselor (CADC) or Mental Illness Substance Abuse (MISA) Certification is required

• Two (2) years of clinical experience working with patients with co-occurring disorders (mental illness, substance use, Infectious Disease) particularly HIV impacted clients, culturally diverse populations, children and/or adolescents in a primary care medical setting is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS and family issues, commitment to confidentiality, ethics and a culturally sensitive approach to counseling

• Experience and knowledge of DASA requirements and documentation

• Experience working in primary care medical settings using evidence based models of treatment

• Clinical interviewing experience and diagnostic (DSM-IV and DSM-5) assessment skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups

• Problem solving and conflict resolution skills

• Ability to function autonomously as a behavioral health clinician and as a team member on a multidisciplinary team

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

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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.

COOK COUNTY HEALTH & HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER