AYA Oncology LCSW — Crisis Intervention & Therapy

The University Of Chicago; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Of Chicago seeks a compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to provide patient-centered social work services to adolescents and adults navigating hematology/oncology care. You will assess psychosocial needs, provide individual and group therapy, educate patients and families, and connect them with community and institutional resources.

Responsibilities include crisis assessment, care coordination with physicians and nurses, documentation in electronic health records,

Qualifications

• Education: college/university degree in related field.
• Work Experience: 2–5 years in a related job discipline.
• Licenses/Certifications: LCSW Illinois licensure or license eligible.
• Preferred: experience in large healthcare organization and with adolescent/young adult patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical social work services to adolescents and young adults (15–39) in hematology/oncology settings.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment recommendations.
• Provide urgent-care and crisis assessments and safety planning.
• Deliver individual and group psychotherapy to support coping, adjustment, and well-being.
• Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team and connect patients with community resources.
• Maintain complete electronic documentation and ensure confidentiality.
• Advocate for patients and families to improve access to services.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Crisis assessment

Advocacy

Electronic health records

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

The University Of Chicago seeks a compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to provide patient-centered social work services to adolescents and adults navigating hematology/oncology care. You will assess psychosocial needs, provide individual and group therapy, educate patients and families, and connect them with community and institutional resources.

Responsibilities include crisis assessment, care coordination with physicians and nurses, documentation in electronic health records,