Behavioral Health Social Worker

About the role

Department: 02040 WFBMG University Group Practice: WFBMC Main - Behavioral Health

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible

• Yes
• Hou rs Per Week: 40
• Schedule Details/Additional Information: First Shift

Pay Range

$33.05 - $49.60

Join our Behavioral Health team and play a vital role in delivering high-quality psychiatric and crisis services across our Emergency Department, medical floors and extends into ambulatory settings. This position provides comprehensive assessments, care coordination, and support for patients across the lifespan who are experiencing psychiatric, substance use, domestic violence, or abuse-related crises. You will work within a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment and may travel to other Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist sites to support Behavioral Health needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments, including mental status, psychiatric and substance use history, suicide risk, family dynamics, and support systems.
• Evaluate behavioral health treatment needs using DSM-5 criteria and knowledge of the Illinois Mental Health Code.
• Develop and update individualized treatment and discharge plans.
• Provide individual, family, and group interventions, education, and support.
• Coordinate discharge and aftercare services with internal teams and community resources.
• Advocate for patients and families throughout treatment, including court proceedings when needed.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to support effective, coordinated care.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation.
• Participate in program development, quality initiatives, staff education, and continuing professional development.
• Travel to other Advocate locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work.
• 1-3 years of clinical mental health experience.
• Prior mental health and emergency room experience required.
• Current Illinois Social Worker (LSW) license required; LCSW must be obtained within one year of employment.
• Dual-diagnosis experience and family therapy training preferred.
• Strong assessment, critical-thinking, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

What You'll Bring

A strong understanding of mental illness, developmental needs, behavioral health treatment, and discharge planning, along with compassionate therapeutic communication and a commitment to patient- and family-centered care.

Pay and benefits

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.