• Job Description

  Req#: 20797

  STARTING RATE: $26.21 (WITHOUT EXPERIENCE)

  COMPETITIVE BENEFITS

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  • 403b + matching
  • Up to 4 weeks paid time off in first year
  • Onsite childcare - Quincy & Pittsfield locations
  • 24/7 Wellness Center access - Quincy & Pittsfield locations
  • Educational assistance opportunities

  JOB SUMMARY

  This position is responsible for being able to fulfil one or more of the roles within the behavioral health service line within the health system: Inpatient Behavioral Health Therapist, Social Worker- ER/Medical Units, Integrated Care Therapist, Rural Health Clinic Therapist, EAP Therapist or Outpatient Behavioral Health Therapist. This position will be oriented to the previously listed job roles if appropriate and be able to perform those job duties under the supervision of a LCSW. The position may be assigned to one or two specific areas of the behavioral health service line based upon the needs of the organization and/or the person in this position.

  The goals of the position are to help improve recognition, treatment, and management of psychosocial/behavioral health problems in the population. The position is responsible for addressing the psychosocial needs of patients and their families by providing evaluation, individual, family and group therapy. This position develops, implements and evaluates therapeutic treatment plans and collaborates with other health care and behavioral health providers in providing therapy services to patients and families. This position requires full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Blessing Hospital. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values while supporting the strategic plan, goals, and direction of the Performance Improvement Process (PIP) at Blessing Hospital.

  JOB QUALIFICATIONS

  • Education/Training/Experience:
  • REQUIRED:
    • Master’s degree in Social Work required.
  • PREFERRED:
    • LSW
  • License/Certifications/Special Requirements:
    • LSW required within first 6 months of hire
    • Passing result of LCSW exam required within 36 months (some latitude with this is possible provided the therapist is continuing to work towards their LCSW with supports provided as requested by the therapist).
    • Upon attainment of LCSW, the professional in this position will apply for an LCSW position within the organization. They will remain in this position until an LCSW position is secured.
  • Pay Status:
    • EXEMPT

  EEO Statement: Blessing Health System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Blessing Health System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Blessing Health System expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Blessing Health System's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

• About the company

  Blessing Health System consists of Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield, Blessing Physician Services, Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences,The Blessing Foundation and Denman Services, Inc.

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