Child Social Worker

uchicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago is seeking a Clinical Social Worker in the BSD PSY department to provide professional support and psychotherapy for children and adolescents within a hospital/clinic setting. The role includes crisis evaluations and coordinated referrals.

You will conduct assessments, deliver time-limited therapy, and maintain electronic records with strict confidentiality. Collaboration with trainees and staff is essential in this exempt, salaried role.

Qualifications

• Education: college/university degree in a related field.
• Work Experience: 2–5 years in a related job discipline.
• Certifications: LCSW preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clinical psychotherapy with children and adolescents.
• Conduct diagnostic evaluations and crisis assessments.
• Provide evidence-based, time-limited individual and group therapy.
• Maintain timely electronic documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality in sensitive situations.
• Refer patients to community resources as needed.
• Supervise trainees as appropriate and required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Report writing & records

Discretion and confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

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

• H ealth 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.

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 - $90,000.00 The 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

Yes The 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.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

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