Child Social Worker

Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

The University of Chicago’s Biological Sciences Division, BSD PSY - Clinical Social Work, seeks a licensed clinical social worker to provide psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults in a hospital setting. The role includes crisis evaluations, patient education, and referrals.

Minimum qualifications include a college degree and 2–5 years’ experience; an LCSW is required or preferred. This full-time, exempt position offers a salary range of $70,000 to $90,000 with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• 2–5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Licensure as an LCSW is required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapy with children and adolescents.
• Conduct clinical diagnostic evaluations and crisis assessments.
• Deliver goal-focused, evidence-based individual and group psychotherapy.
• Maintain timely electronic documentation.
• Refer clients to community resources as needed.
• Supervise trainees as appropriate.
• Monitor client progress toward treatment goals.

Skills

Interactive communication

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Written communication

Reports and records

Discretion/confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

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.

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.

Education

Minimum Qualifications

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.

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)

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

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.

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