Mental Health Social Worker

Stepping Stones of Rockford is Northern Illinois’ leading provider of residential programs designed to meet the recovery needs of adults living with serious mental illness. Our mission is to be with our clients as they face the challenges of day to day recovery, to help them build competence in their skills, confidence in themselves and to develop the social roles of their choice.
Mental Health Social Workers assess, plan and direct client treatment issues, supervise, educate, and direct staff, and maintain all necessary and required documentation.
Primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Oversees the operation, staff and client care of assigned residential sites.
Completes a thorough assessment and individualized treatment plan for each client.
Leads the clinical team in support of the client’s treatment plan.
Provides on-going problem solving, remedial counseling or individual therapeutic counseling to clients.
Mental Health Social Workers also coordinates with staff on-site, psychiatrist, physician, family and other providers to ensure continuity of care, and transitional planning during admissions, discharge and transfers to other programs, hospitals, etc.
Provides for clinical, crisis and administrative on-call coverage for the agency as assigned. On-call coverage includes after business hours, weekends, and holidays.
Responsible for 24-hour scheduling coverage of assigned sites. Obtains coverage for vacation/call-offs.
The perfect candidate for a Mental Health Social Worker will have either a Masters's degree in human services or an RN license. Individuals should have 5 years minimum experience in human services and one year of administrative or supervisory experience is preferred. This position meets the qualifications of Medicaid Rule 132, Qualified Mental Health Professional. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and an operating, insured vehicle. The compensation package includes a salary commensurate with experience, major medical, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance, disability and a 401 K with matching. This is a very rewarding job that allows you to work with a team of very dedicated professionals.