Social Worker

1 week ago

Lombard, United States DuPage County Health Department Full time
We Are Expanding Our Program

The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.

We are excited to offer the opportunity to join our team within Crisis Services. Crisis Services is located in the newest building on the DuPage County Campus in Wheaton and provides 24/7 crisis mental health services to county residents who may be experiencing a psychiatric crisis or are in need of additional support for symptoms of mental illness. Crisis services staff work as a team to deliver quality care, and a quick response to residents in need. Click Crisis Services to learn more about our program.

This full-time position works Sunday through Wednesday, from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Other opportunities exist on other shifts - please view our website ( ) for other opportunities and feel free to apply for any position you are interested in.

Can you say benefits? This position offers a full, DuPage County, benefit package which includes 12 paid holidays , 3 weeks of paid vacation per year and paid sick time . This is also a pension eligible position which is like having a guaranteed retirement savings plan. Our employee's are eligible for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
  • Provides emergency and crisis intervention services to individuals and families, both face to face, and via telephone/video.
  • Conducts crisis evaluations on-site.
  • Completes client care tasks associated with the 12-bed Crisis Residential unit on-site.
  • May conduct crisis evaluations in the community (home, hospitals) for children, adolescents and adults to assess risk and determine recommendations for client care. Referral sources include: CARES/SASS, law enforcement, hospital settings, and families/individuals.
  • Provides and follows-up on referral and community resource linkage
  • Maintains required training, licensure and/or certification
  • Consults with staff concerning client and program issues and provides other case management services
  • Works collaboratively with community providers
  • Completion of required documentation within established timeframes
  • Use of an Electronic Client Record, and additional call management software
  • Demonstrates independent judgment
  • Participates in emergency response activities as assigned
Candidates for consideration require either a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field and two years of experience working with chronically mentally ill population; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

DuPage County Health Department is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Associated topics: adult, casework, cell, disabilities, domestic, family, npho, outreach, social, youth

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