EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited Graduate School of Social Work, or a related degree that supports licensure
• Preferred: LMSW, LCSW, LPC, or LMFT
• Preferred: 2–3 years of clinical experience working with older adults
• Preferred: Prior experience in a hospital or nursing home setting
• Preferred: Familiarity with Joint Commission, Medicare, and state licensure standards

EXPERIENCE

• Preferred: 2–3 years of clinical experience with older adults
• Hospital or nursing home experience strongly valued
• Prior experience in treatment planning, discharge coordination, and interdisciplinary collaboration

SKILLS

• Strong interviewing and assessment skills
• Ability to develop comprehensive psychosocial evaluations and treatment plans
• Proficiency in individual, group, and family therapy
• Excellent documentation, organization, and time management abilities
• Effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
• Professionalism, integrity, and compassionate patient interaction
• Leadership skills for supervising interns and representing the program
   

At Fairfield Memorial Hospital, we seek highly skilled, compassionate employees to continue our healing mission: to positively influence the health of those we serve. Our team is committed to providing the best possible patient experience.   FMH is also committed to providing our team members with an environment that allows them to do their best work while providing opportunities for ongoing professional development.

NATURE OF WORK
The Senior Life Solutions Primary Therapist provides comprehensive psychotherapy and social services to program participants. This role is responsible for conducting psychosocial assessments, developing and implementing treatment plans, leading individual, group, and family therapy sessions, and coordinating discharge planning. The therapist collaborates closely with interdisciplinary team members, ensures compliance with hospital, state, and federal standards, supervises social work interns, and contributes to ongoing quality improvement initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop the therapy components of individualized treatment plans
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy in accordance with patient needs and provider orders
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and treatment updates
• Coordinate discharge planning and ensure completion of all required documentation
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to support patient goals
• Uphold patient rights, confidentiality, dignity, and safety
• Represent the program at educational or community events as requested
• Assist with data collection, reporting, and quality improvement activities under the QAPI Plan
• Supervise and mentor social work interns

BENEFITS

• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• 457 Retirement Plan
• PPO Health Insurance Plan
• HDHP Health Insurance Plan w/ Health Savings Account
• Dental Insurance Plan
• Vision Insurance Plan
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance Plans 
• Paid Time Off (Vacation/Sick/Illinois Paid Leave/Holiday)
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Professional Development Opportunities

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Fairfield Memorial Hospital is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, all hires are required to pass a pre-employment drug test.

FMH believes that Our People are our strongest tool for success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status or on the basis of disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.