Social Worker

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Job Requisition ID: 56679 Opening Date: 07/31/2026 Closing Date: 08/13/2026 Agency: Department of Human Services Class Title: SOCIAL WORKER IV (41414) Skill Option: None Bilingual Option: None Salary: Anticipated Salary: $7,602 - $11,605 per month ($91,224 - $139,260 per year) Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time County: Madison Number of Vacancies: 1 Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCME Merit Comp Code: This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. The posting window for internal applicants in accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreements has already passed. The system will only allow external applications for other means consideration at this time. 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Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible 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 IV for the Alton Mental Health Center located in Alton, Illinois. This position will perform professional social work services involving the advanced application of social work principles, techniques and evaluations, as well as clinically sophisticated diagnostic recognition and implementation of appropriate treatment interventions of adults on a forensic unit manifesting complex emotional and psycho-social disorders; identifies and acquires additional clinical information to construct a robust understanding of patient problems and treatment needs; develops and maintains professional working relations with a wide variety of community resources in support of assuring adequate patient treatment and housing needs are met upon discharge. Interviews patients, family members and/or significant others. Serves as a program manager for and coordinates and recommends the course treatment to an interdisciplinary team; serves as an advocate for the patient and as a resource for other members of the treatment team. Serves as a qualified examiner. Essential Functions Performs professional social work services involving the advanced application of social work principles, techniques and evaluations, as well as clinically sophisticated diagnostic recognition and implementation of appropriate treatment interventions of adults on a forensic unit manifesting complex emotional and psycho-social disorders. Interviews patients, family members and/or significant others to obtain pertinent psycho-social data to identify, evaluate and develop treatment goals and objectives. Serves as an advocate for patients and as a resource for other members of the treatment team. Serves as a program manager for and coordinates and recommends the course treatment to an interdisciplinary team. Serves as a mental health resource for non-professional direct care staff. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications Requires a master’s degree in social work from a recognized school of social work supplemented by three (3) years of supervised post master’s clinical social work practice. Requires possession of a clinical social worker’s license from the Department of Professional Regulation. Conditions of Employment Requires the ability to physically restrain patients as necessary 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 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. Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm; 1-hour unpaid lunch Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery Alton Mental Health Center Medical Services – Social Work Department – AFC-B The Illinois Department of Human Services uplifts individuals and communities across Illinois. Our mission is to respond to the needs of all people in Illinois so they can lead healthy, safe, and enriched lives. Our vision is the future we are shaping with dignity and the well-being for everyone in Illinois. Our values are the principles that guide us as we work to remove systemic barriers and create lasting opportunities with Compassion, Accessibility, Responsibility, and Equity. As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following: Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year) 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment) Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable) 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position) 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP) Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility GI BillTraining/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions The main form of communication will be through email. 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