Licensed Social Worker / Licensed Professional Counselor

Salary: $4,583.33 - $5,041.67 Monthly
Location : Springfield, IL
Job Type: Principal Administrative
Job Number: 2401871B
Department: Family and Community Medicine/Springfield-SMS
Opening Date: 04/29/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Shift: Days
ExemptorNon_Exempt: Exempt
SMS/SWS#: 3791


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Description
This position provides trauma focused psychotherapy and case management to patients of the SIU Survivor Recovery Center (SRC) who have been exposed to violence. Clinician determines the needs for behavioral health and related community-based services and facilitates the provision of / linkage to these services for adult patients primarily aged 18-54. This position may also provide education and mentoring to various learners within the SIU Center for Family Medicine and SIU School of Medicine.

Examples of Duties

I. ADMINISTRATION (15%)
A.Supports development of educational materials for patients, partners, and the community.
B.Assists with outreach and activities for stakeholder coalition to foster discussion with community partners about trauma informed care and violence prevention.
C.Facilitates data collection and other reporting needs for various funders.

II. TEACHING (5%) A.Provides behavioral health education to rotating medical students and other medical learners as requested.
B.Serves as Attending/Mentor for Social Work interns.
C.Provides trauma informed care trainings to individuals within SIU, community partners, and others as requested.


III. RESEARCH AND SCHOLARLY ACTIVTY (5%)
A.Assists SRC Evaluator and FCM statistician to collect and analyze program data.
B.Coordinates with outside research partners as appropriate to assess and improve the program.

IV. SERVICE (75%)
A.Assesses eligibility of patients for various services per program criteria and diagnostic evaluations, including but not limited to psychotherapy and crisis management.
B.Provides emotional and psychological support to patients.
C.Develops and implements individualized service plans for patients, and re-evaluates level of care at regular intervals.
D.Utilizes evidence-based models and interventions when providing counseling services.
E.Provides individual, group, and family sessions as needed.
F.Provides psychotherapy sessions at worksite, the patient home, and/or community locations as appropriate.
G.Attends regular case consultation meetings with SRC staff and other providers to promote collaborative care for patients and mutual support for colleagues.
H.Provides clinical case management, connecting patients with community resources and support services as needed.
I.Coordinates with external clinical providers and service agencies to support patient needs.
J.Participates in professional coaching, training, wellness, and other professional development activities as requested.
Qualifications


A. Master's degree in social work or equivalent behavioral health-related field from an accredited institution at time of hire.
B. Minimum of 100 hours of documented clinical training via educational or employment experience with the current ability to initiate obtaining higher licensure (eg, LCPC, LCSW) in state of Illinois at time of hire.
C. Willingness to initiate clinical licensure supervision and application process.
D. Must have valid Illinois driver's license, reliable vehicle, and auto insurance.
E. Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations.
Supplemental Information
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The mission of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is to optimize the health of the people of central and southern Illinois through education, patient care, research and service to the community.

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Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer who provides equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or marital status in accordance with local, state and federal law.

Pre-employment background screenings required.
Paid time off: Includes 12 paid holidays per year. Accrual rates vary based on employment type and years of service

Paid sick time: Use for personal illness, doctor visits, or if your immediate family members fall ill

Health, Dental, and Life insurance

Optional life insurance: Your spouse and dependents can enroll in State term life and university-sponsored term life insurance.

Prescription: Plan participants enrolled in any state health plan have prescription drug benefits included in the coverage.

Long-term Disability Insurance

Flexible spending accounts: Optional, IRS tax-favored program that enables you to stretch medical expenses and dependent care dollars

Voluntary retirement accounts: Optional plans include the State of Illinois Deferred Compensation Plan (457) and Tax Deferred Annuity (403b).

Tuition Waiver/Tuition Reimbursement: Continue your graduate or undergraduate education with the help of tuition waivers or tuition reimbursement

Leaves of absence: Includes FMLA and Extended Sick Leave Benefits for qualified employees

Employee Assistance Program: Access free and confidential support, including counseling services, and information during difficult times

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