Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy Social Worker

The University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago's BSD PSY - Clinical Social Work Department seeks a licensed clinical social worker to provide psychotherapy and counseling across age groups. Responsibilities include patient education, referrals, and thorough documentation within a multidisciplinary team.

Core duties include conducting assessments, crisis evaluations, goal-oriented therapy, and supervising trainees while ensuring ethical practice and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Education: college or university degree in related field.
• Experience: 2–5 years in a related job discipline.
• Licenses: LCSW required.
• Preferred: clinical experience with child psychiatry and psychotherapy experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapy with children and adolescents.
• Conduct clinical diagnostic evaluations and crisis assessments.
• Provide goal-focused, evidence-based individual and group therapy.
• Maintain timely electronic documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion in sensitive situations.
• Interpret and apply laws, policies, and ethics related to clinical social work.
• Supervise trainees as needed.
• Refer patients to community resources for recovery support.
• Evaluate client progress against treatment plans.

Skills

Child psychotherapy

Adolescent psychotherapy

Clinical social work

Crisis evaluation

Documentation

Confidentiality

Trainee supervision

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

The University of Chicago's BSD PSY - Clinical Social Work Department seeks a licensed clinical social worker to provide psychotherapy and counseling across age groups. Responsibilities include patient education, referrals, and thorough documentation within a multidisciplinary team.

Core duties include conducting assessments, crisis evaluations, goal-oriented therapy, and supervising trainees while ensuring ethical practice and regulatory compliance.