Social Worker - (LCSW) - Pediatric Specialties Carle Foundation Hospital

Carle Health

$26.34 - $43.99 / hr

United States, Illinois, Urbana

May 14, 2025

Overview

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor, Social Worker will provide behavioral health assessment, intervention, and consultation to individuals and/or groups identified as having behavioral health needs; plans treatment modalities, coordinates and follows treatment plans. Will provide crisis evaluation and intervention as needed. The QBHP is recognized as a Qualified Mental Health Professional under Medicaid Community-Based Mental Health Services Rule 140.The Social Worker provides professional services to Pediatric Specialty clients and their families in order to meet identified psychosocial, emotional, financial and environmental needs. The social worker provides psychosocial assessments, supportive counseling, emergent crisis intervention appropriate to setting, financial resource information, environment enhancements, advance directive planning and referrals to community agencies for clients and their caregivers/families. Using an interdisciplinary team approach, the social worker ensures clear communication and helps to facilitate care transitions. The social worker identifies and implements interventions at the individual and systemic levels and provides expertise to high-risk clients across the continuum. The social worker works collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to support the RN performing at the highest level of their license in addition to maximizing the social worker's specialized training to address complex cases. Social Services are provided as part of a collaboration with interdisciplinary teams in adherence to policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards of the Carle Health System.

****LCSW is preferred however our team would also consider a LSW upon hire and must obtain LCSW within 1-2 years.

This position qualifies for a sign-on bonus!

Qualifications

Education Level	Field of Study
Master's Degree	Counseling	Or
Master's Degree	Social Work	Or
Master's Degree	Psychology	Or
Master's Degree	Related Field

Licenses/Certifications
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

Demonstrate an ability to apply critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to a range of client situations	Upon Hire	And
The ability to accurately assess and diagnose	Upon Hire	And
Develop treatment plans and interventions with clients	Upon Hire	And
Possess interpersonal skills, professional attitude and understands the ethical standards of behavioral healthcare	Upon Hire	And
Interpret rules and regulations	Upon Hire	And
Possess good written and oral communication skills	Upon Hire	And
Recognize signs of suicidal behavior, assess for lethality, and respond in a clinically appropriate manner	Upon Hire

Specialized Knowledge and Skills Requirements

Ability to coordinate multiple referrals concurrently and establish priorities. Possess strong planning, teaching, and organizational skills. Self-motivated, culturally competent, responsive, and dependable. Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups. Ability to function at a high level of independence while remaining an active part of the interdisciplinary Pediatric Specialty team. Possess strong knowledge of pediatric and disadvantaged populations. Possess strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to uphold the Carle Behavior Standards in encounters. Provides productivity reports as deemed necessary. Supports the growth of Pediatric Specialty services to meet health system and community needs. Supports policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards of Carle Health System. Creates a culture of caring, trust, as well as support and growth with families, community members, and team members. Engages in continuous, organizational learning. As new knowledge is acquired through evaluation, study, experience, and innovative approaches, processes and initiatives are refined. Develops and maintains knowledge base of current and applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and accreditation standards. Demonstrates a deep understanding and respect for the community.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions
Involves client and family in case planning decisions.
Provides social work intervention to Pediatric Specialty clients and their families
Helps to facilitate care transitions, referrals to social services, and other specialists when needed.
Keeps the manager/supervisor informed of problematic cases, especially those involving legal or risk management issues.
Provides assistance and advocacy to clients in obtaining financial resources and government entitlements.
Develops and maintains tracking system of social services referrals /outcomes.
Assists in completion of FMLA paperwork
Responds to referrals from healthcare team members to identify available services for case specific needs.
Documents all client interactions, significant observations, interventions, and actions taken in the client's medical record in an appropriate and timely manner.
Formulates, develops, and implements a plan utilizing appropriate social work interventions. Provides education and counseling to clients and families around issues related to adaptation to the client's illness and/or life situation. May utilize crisis intervention, brief and long-term individual, group, and family therapies.
Facilitates education/training modules to assist RN staff managing basic social work needs.
Develops and maintains community relationships to support client referrals.
Assesses physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and environmental needs of clients and their families.
Assists clients and their families in establishing goals and outcomes through therapeutic relationships by providing education, support, and referral resources.
Meets clinical productivity standards and compliance standards for all documentation and clinical charts

About Us

Find it here.

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance - and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $26.34per hour - $43.99per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.
Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.