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Social Worker II

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

Springfield, IL

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SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Behavioral Health, CPR Certification, Cross-Functional, Employee Benefits, Family Social Work, Hospital Administration, Legal, Lift/Move 20 Pounds, Organizational Skills, Performance Management, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Retirement Plan, Social Work, Treatment Evaluation, Treatment Plan, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Springfield, IL
POSTED
7 days ago
This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13546589 **Job Requisition ID:**56375 **OpeningDate:**06/16/2026\ **Closing Date:**06/30/2026\ **?Agency:**Department of Human Services\ **Class Title:**SOCIAL WORKER II (41412)\ **Skill Option:**UMP Credential\ **Bilingual Option:**None\ **Salary:**Anticipated Salary: (Effective 7/1/26) \$6,460 - \$9,757 per month (\$77,520 - \$117,084 per year)\ **Job Type:**Salaried\ **Category:**Full Time\ **County:**Sangamon\ **Number of Vacancies:**2 **Work Hours:**Various shifts, see below: (1 vacancy) 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday-Friday; 1-hour unpaid lunch; Lincoln Hall North (1 vacancy) 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday-Friday; 1-hour unpaid lunch; Jefferson Hall Treatment Services **Headquarter Location:**901 E Southwind Rd, Springfield, Illinois, 62703 Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Center Lincoln Hall North / Jefferson Hall **Work County:**Sangamon **To be considered, applicants must apply through our official website:** [**https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job-invite/56375/**](https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job-invite/56375/) **Why Work for Illinois?** Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career youre looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois. **Position Overview** The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Social Worker II for Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Center located in Springfield, Illinois to serve as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team. Performs extensive casework in the role of Treatment Coordinator for adult forensic patients on an assigned unit. Conducts individual, group and family therapy on behalf of the patients. Provides social work services for the unit, completes comprehensive social histories, social assessments and investigations. Develops, designs, implements and evaluates treatment plans. Serves as a member of various Performance Improvement Teams and is a member of the Social Work Services Committee. Travels in performance of job duties. **Essential Functions** - Provides social work services for the unit. - Performs extensive casework in the role of Treatment Coordinator for adult forensic patients. - Serves as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team. - Prepares referral placement packets of patients, confirms records, reports and consents are completed. - Serves as a member of various performance improvement teams and is a member of the social work services committee. - Receives in-service and on-the-job training designed to enhance abilities. - Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. **Minimum Qualifications** - Requires a masters 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. \*This Class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title. **Conditions of Employment** - Requires the ability to physically restrain patients as necess ry to prevent injury to patient and others. - Requires the ability to obtain and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate. - Requires the ability to stoop, bend, lift or exert up to 20 pounds of force in performance of duties. - Requires the ability to physically access various worksites throughout the hospital for administrative and clinical duties. - Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays. - Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties. - Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check. - Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law. \*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

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