Child Social Worker

The University Of Chicago; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago invites applications for a Child Social Worker in Chicago, IL. This full-time, hybrid role provides psychotherapy to children and adolescents, conducts assessments, and coordinates care with families.

The position requires a college degree in a related field, 2–5 years of experience, and an LCSW license. The department BSD PSY - Clinical Social Work offers comprehensive benefits and professional supervision.

Qualifications

• Education requirement: college/university degree in a related field.
• 2-5 years of related work experience.
• LCSW licensure.
• Knowledge of federal/state social work laws and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapy with children and adolescents.
• Conduct clinical diagnostic evaluation and crisis assessments.
• Provide goal-focused, time-limited individual and group psychotherapy.
• Maintain timely and complete electronic documentation.
• Refer patients to community resources as needed.
• Supervise trainees when appropriate.
• Interpret and apply laws and policies relevant to social work.

Skills

Interactive communication

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Written communication

Report writing

Discretion

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

## Child Social WorkerApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: Chicago, ILtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR34617**Department**BSD PSY - Clinical Social Work**About the Department**We are committed to providing evidence based psychiatric and mental health services for infants, children adolescents, adults and older adults to promote research, training, and serve our patients. To honor our promise to always put our patients first and to be ever mindful of each patient’s dignity and individuality, we must also be at the forefront of transformative discovery and innovation in psychiatric care.**Job Summary**This position provides professional support and solves straightforward problems in chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family care givers, providing patient education and counseling, and making referrals for other services.**Responsibilities*** Clinical experience in providing psychotherapy with children and adolescent.* Conducts clinical diagnostic evaluation and assessment of patients, including urgent-care/crisis evaluations.* Provides goal-focused, evidence-based, time-limited individual, and group psychotherapy.* Maintains timely and complete electronic documentation as appropriate.* Exercises discretion and confidentiality while handling sensitive situations.* Reviews, analyzes, interprets, and/or prepares federal and state laws, rules, regulations, Code of Ethics, policies and procedures as related to clinical social work.* Provides clinical supervision of trainees as needed and as appropriate.* Interprets, monitors, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan.* Has moderate level of authority to refer patient, client, or family to community resources to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness and to provide access to services such as financial assistance, legal aid, housing, job placement or education.* Performs other related work as needed.**Minimum Qualifications****Education:**Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.**Work Experience:**Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.**Certifications:****---****Preferred Qualifications****Experience:*** Clinical experience with child psychiatry patients.* Psychotherapy experience.**Licenses and Certifications:*** LCSW.**Technical Skills or Knowledge:*** Knowledge of federal and state laws, rules, regulations, code of ethics, policies, and procedures as related to social work.**Preferred Competencies*** Interactive communication.* Teamwork.* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.* Develop reports and maintain records.* Exercise discretion and confidentiality while handling sensitive situations.**Working Conditions*** Health clinics and hospital setting.**Application Documents*** Resume/CV (required)* Cover Letter (preferred)The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions. When applying, the document(s) **MUST** be uploaded via the **My Experience** page, in the section titled **Application Documents** of the application.**Job Family**Healthcare & Medical Services**Role Impact**Individual Contributor**Scheduled** **Weekly Hours**40**Drug Test Required**Yes**Health Screen Required**No**Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required**No**Pay Rate Type**Salary **FLSA Status**Exempt **Pay Range**$70,000.00 - $90,000.00The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.**Benefits Eligible**YesThe University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.In addition to the base pay posted above, this position may be eligible for Participation in the Department’s incentive compensation plan based on clinical productivity performance.**Posting Statement**The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.