Adolescent & Young Adult LCSW — Oncology Care

Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience seeks a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) to provide compassionate, patient-centered psychosocial care to adolescents and adults in hematology/oncology contexts; collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and coordinates care across services.

Responsibilities include assessments, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, care planning, documentation, and supervision of trainees; requires Illinois LCSW licensure and

Qualifications

• Minimum: college/university degree in related field.
• LCSW Illinois licensure or license eligible.
• Experience in clinical social work in a large healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical social work services to adolescents and young adults (ages 15-39) with hematology/oncology conditions.
• Perform diagnostic evaluations and psychosocial assessments to guide treatment.
• Provide urgent-care and crisis assessments and referrals as needed.
• Deliver individual and group psychotherapy tailored to developmental needs.
• Develop and monitor individualized treatment plans and document progress.
• Coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Psychotherapy experience

Crisis intervention

Documentation and record-keeping

Education

MSW or related field

LCSW licensure in Illinois

Job description

The University of Chicago's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience seeks a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) to provide compassionate, patient-centered psychosocial care to adolescents and adults in hematology/oncology contexts; collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and coordinates care across services.

Responsibilities include assessments, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, care planning, documentation, and supervision of trainees; requires Illinois LCSW licensure and