Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Location : Springfield, IL

Job Type : Principal Administrative

Job Number : N911686

Department : Pediatrics-SMS

Division : Developmental / Behavioral Pediatrics

Opening Date : 02 / 14 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

FLSA : Exempt

Bargaining Unit : N / A

Shift : Days

ExemptorNon_Exempt : Exempt

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Description

The person in this position will provide social, behavioral, and mental health services (including those related to addressing medical conditions) as a part of the Division of Developmental / Behavioral Pediatrics & Psychology. As a member of the Division, the incumbent will identify and help patients and their families address emotional and behavioral challenges that impact their functioning and effective use of medical care.

Examples of Duties

SERVICE

1. Demonstrates, by actions, a commitment to the mission and the behavioral standards of SIU

School of Medicine. Provides excellent service to both internal and external customers

through collaboration and partnership; compassion and respect; integrity and

accountability; diversity and inclusion; as well as continuous learning and improvement.

2. Provide direct clinical services (including diagnostic interviews, therapy, behavior

management training) to children and adolescents experiencing a range of behavioral health

challenges and developmental disabilities.

3. Maintain a clinical practice in Developmental / Behavioral Pediatrics in order to enhance

clinical proficiency with approximately 9 half day clinics per week. These services will be

provided in accordance with the terms of departmental, hospital and SIU HealthCare

policies and guidelines.

4. Coordinate care with other members of the Division of Developmental / Behavioral Pediatrics

& Psychology.

5. Consult with medical providers and schools as needed.

6. Counsel families on the client's service needs and provide such guidance as necessary.

7. Develop and coordinate service plans that may include collaboration among agencies to

recruit and organize a network of integrated services.

8. Assist families with accessing additional services in the community. Provide information

about programs offered and provide social work consultation on the related social needs of

patients and families.

9. Assist in preparation of patients and families for referral to other resources and prepare

referral material

10. Act as liaison between families and providers to facilitate communication. Advocate for

families and clients' rights. Arrange and participate in interdisciplinary case conferences.

11. Record clinical activities and make reports as required in the Electronic Health Record.

12. Collect and maintain current information about available community resources.

ADMINISTRATION

1. Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures for medical

behavioral health services.

2. Participate in program planning and development of the Division of

Developmental / Behavioral Pediatrics & Psychology policies and procedures.

3. Participate in setting standards relative to behavioral health services in the Department of

Pediatrics Multidisciplinary clinics.

4. Participate in the promotion of cooperative relationships with health, welfare, educational,

and rehabilitation agencies.

5. Provide leadership in the development of working arrangements with social agencies for

more effective and better integrated medical services.

6. Collaborate in studies and surveys related to patients' needs and assist in evaluation of

services, with particular reference to social services.

7. Investigate, develop and implement strategies with other social agencies to assist with

funding care for the underserved children. Includes writing Federal, State and private grants

as identified.

8. Attend meetings and functions as requested by the Division Director or Health Care

Administrator.

TEACHING

1. Participate in clinical teaching of medical students and residents. Educate residents and

students about appropriate referrals and use of referral sources.

2. Assist in the development and implementation of in-service training and other educational

programs to increase effectiveness.

3. Participate in educational activities (such as in-service training, orientation courses, staff

development programs and training projects).

4. Represent SIU Medicine Pediatrics as requested.

Qualifications

1. Master's degree from an accredited school or university in Social Work; AND

2. Licensure as a Clinical Social Worker in the State of Illinois (or eligibility for licensure) AND

3. Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations.

Supplemental Information

If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at or call 217-545-0223 Monday through Friday, 8 : 00am-4 : 30pm.

The mission of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is to optimize the health of the people of central and southern Illinois through education, patient care, research and service to the community.

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Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer who provides equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or marital status in accordance with local, state and federal law.

Pre-employment background screenings required.

Paid time off : Includes 12 paid holidays per year. Accrual rates vary based on employment type and years of service

Paid sick time : Use for personal illness, doctor visits, or if your immediate family members fall ill

Health, Dental, and Life insurance

Optional life insurance : Your spouse and dependents can enroll in State term life and university-sponsored term life insurance.

Prescription : Plan participants enrolled in any state health plan have prescription drug benefits included in the coverage.

Long-term Disability Insurance

Flexible spending accounts : Optional, IRS tax-favored program that enables you to stretch medical expenses and dependent care dollars

Voluntary retirement accounts : Optional plans include the State of Illinois Deferred Compensation Plan (457) and Tax Deferred Annuity (403b).

Tuition Waiver / Tuition Reimbursement : Continue your graduate or undergraduate education with the help of tuition waivers or tuition reimbursement

Leaves of absence : Includes FMLA and Extended Sick Leave Benefits for qualified employees

Employee Assistance Program : Access free and confidential support, including counseling services, and information during difficult times

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