Social Worker (LCSW) - Co-Responder Social Service Unit

This position is part of the City of Peoria Co-Responder Social Services Unit (SSU), a state-funded grant program. SSU clinical personnel assist individuals who come into contact with or are referred to the program. The role supports safer interactions between community members in crisis and police personnel while maintaining a high standard of professional service. It also focuses on connecting individuals to appropriate mental health, substance use, and other needs-based services to support stability and contribute to a healthier, safer community. In collaboration with the Peoria Police Department (PPD), this position provides primarily community-based crisis intervention, assessment, evaluation, stabilization, case management, follow-up, and referrals. The role includes frequent field response throughout the city of Peoria, alongside PPD to provide mobile mental and behavioral health services to community members.

License/Certifications:
Proof of Auto Insurance

Driver's License - Secretary of State (SOS)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

Education:
Master's Degree: Social Work (Required)

• Actively listens to presenting issues, uses motivational interviewing skills and crisis intervention to ensure safety and determine appropriate course of action.
• Exercise judgment and decision making that is clinically safe, logical, and deliberate.
• Reach a resolution of crisis that is clinically appropriate and least restrictive.
• Recognize, respect, and effectively deal with values and cultural beliefs of clients, their families, and community resources and referrals.
• Works with law enforcement, emergency departments, and other emergency personnel in crisis situations.
• Provides follow up case management as assigned.
• Maintains appropriate boundaries with clients and family members
• Completes and maintains client/patient documentation in a timely manner, ensuring compliance with agency protocols and communication standards

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We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

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