Salary: Anticipated Salary: $6,005 – $8,678 per month ($72,060 – $104,136 per year) Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time County: Cook Number of Vacancies: 3 Division of Mental Health Location: Chicago-Read Mental Health Center Position Overview The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Social Worker II for the Chicago-Read Mental Health Center located in Chicago, Illinois to perform professional social work services in the treatment of mentally ill patients on an assigned unit. These services include assessment, treatment, writing/submitting court reports, performing general case management, discharge planning and where indicated acting as a qualified examiner. Ensures compliance with Joint Commission, Central Management Services (CMS) and other agency standards and objectives. Serves on the Department and/or Hospital committees as necessary at Chicago-Read Mental Health Center. Essential Functions Performs professional social work services in the treatment of mentally ill patients on an assigned unit. Provides case management, patient therapy, family therapy, and group therapies as directed by the master multi-disciplinary treatment plan. Has a principal role and responsibility in the discharge planning process. Serves on the Department and/or Hospital committees as necessary. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications Requires a master’s degree in social work from a recognized college or university supplemented by one (1) year of professional social work experience in the evaluation and treatment/habilitation of mentally ill, developmentally disabled or other disabled persons. Conditions of Employment Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers. Requires the ability to obtain and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and CPI certification. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check. Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law. About the Agency The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following: Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year) 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually (10 days in year one of employment) 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position) 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave Deferred Compensation Program – A supplemental retirement plan Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP) GI Bill Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions J-18808-Ljbffr