Mobile Crisis Response Team Crisis Worker

at  Ascension

DETAILS

• Department: Crisis Services
• Schedule: PRN/ Registry/ As Needed Work Schedule: Weekends;Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. & Sunday plus 3 - 4 on calls a month; also may include weeknights evenings 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m, and overnight 11:00 p.m. - 9:00 a.m.
• Center: Ascension Presence Health Care
• Location: Melrose Park IL and after hours location in Maywood
  Note: To meet Medicaid Regulatory Guidelines associates must be at least 21 years old.

REQUIREMENTS

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Social Worker credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation preferred.

Education:

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

Assist clients by assessing their social services needs, solving problems, setting goals and obtaining required services.

• Conduct initial intake procedures.
• Assess needs and eligibility of potential clients.
• Participate in the initial assessment process, service plan of care development, and ongoing monitoring of each client’s care.
• Obtain extensive social history from client and/or family member upon admission to program.
• Resolve client problems by clarifying the issue, determining the cause; selecting and explaining the best solution; expediting correction or adjustment; and following up to ensure resolution.