Licensed Clinical Social Worker / Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - SMS-3717

This position provides trauma informed psychotherapy to patients of the SIU Survivor
Recovery Center (SRC) Safe from the Start program 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 patients primarily aged from birth
to 5 years old, as well as older siblings and caregivers. Position will also help build a
community coalition to address the effects of violence and symptoms of trauma through
public awareness. This position may also provide education and mentoring to various
learners within the SIU Center for Family Medicine.

I. ADMINISTRATION (15%)
A. Supports development of educational materials for patients, partners, and the
community.
B. Assists with 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. Provide behavioral health education to rotating medical students and other
medical learners as requested.
B. Serve as Attending/Mentor for Social Work interns.
C. Provide trauma informed care trainings to individuals within SIU, community
partners, and others as requested.
III. RESEARCH AND SCHOLARLY ACTIVTY (5%)
A. Assist SRC Evaluator and FCM statistician to collect and analyze program data.
B. Coordinate with outside research partners as appropriate to assess and improve
the program.
IV. SERVICE (75%)
A. Assess eligibility of children and families for various services per program
criteria and diagnostic evaluations, including but not limited to psychotherapy
and crisis management.
B. Provide age-appropriate emotional and psychological support to children and
their families.
C. Develop and implement individualized service plans for children and families,
and re-evaluate level of care at regular intervals.
D. Utilize evidence-based models and interventions when providing counseling
services.
E. Provide individual, group, and family sessions as needed.
F. Provide psychotherapy sessions at worksite, the patient home, and/or
community locations as appropriate.
G. Coordinates with other clinical providers and service agencies to support
patient needs.
H. Provide clinical case management, connecting families with community
resources and support services as needed.
I. Advocate for the needs and rights of children and families.
J. Participate in professional coaching, training, wellness, and other professional
development activities as requested.

A. Master's degree in social work or equivalent behavioral health-related field from an
accredited institution.
B. Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker or Clinical Professional Counselor in the State of
Illinois.
C. Must have valid Illinois driver's license, reliable vehicle and auto insurance.
D. Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations.

If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hrrecruitment@siumed.edu or call 217-545-0223 Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.

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