Social Worker II

Opening Date: 06/16/2026
Closing Date: 06/30/2026
​Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: SOCIAL WORKER II (41412) 
Skill Option: UMP Credential 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: (Effective 7/1/26) $6,460 - $9,757 per month ($77,520 - $117,084 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 2

Work Hours: Various shifts, see below:

(1 vacancy) 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday-Friday; 1-hour unpaid lunch; Lincoln Hall North

(1 vacancy) 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday-Friday; 1-hour unpaid lunch; Jefferson Hall

Treatment Services

Headquarter Location: 901 E Southwind Rd, Springfield, Illinois, 62703

Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery  

Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Center

Lincoln Hall North / Jefferson Hall 

Work County: Sangamon

To be considered, applicants must apply through our official website: https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job-invite/56375/

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. 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 II for Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Center located in Springfield, Illinois to serve as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team. Performs extensive casework in the role of Treatment Coordinator for adult forensic patients on an assigned unit.  Conducts individual, group and family therapy on behalf of the patients.  Provides social work services for the unit, completes comprehensive social histories, social assessments and investigations.  Develops, designs, implements and evaluates treatment plans.  Serves as a member of various Performance Improvement Teams and is a member of the Social Work Services Committee. Travels in performance of job duties. 

 Essential Functions

• Provides social work services for the unit. 
• Performs extensive casework in the role of Treatment Coordinator for adult forensic patients. 
• Serves as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team. 
• Prepares referral placement packets of patients, confirms records, reports and consents are completed. 
• Serves as a member of various performance improvement teams and is a member of the social work services committee. 
• Receives in-service and on-the-job training designed to enhance abilities.
• 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 college or university supplemented by one (1) year of professional social work experience in the evaluation and treatment/habilitation of mentally ill, developmentally disabled or other disabled persons.

*This Class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.

 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 work after business hours, weekends, and holidays.  
• 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. 

 About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

 As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
• A Pension Program
• 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 Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans

• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
  • Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
  For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx