Child Social Worker

University of Chicago; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago's BSD PSY - Clinical Social Work department seeks a qualified clinician to provide psychotherapy with children, adolescents, and adults in a hospital/clinic setting. The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, patient education, and timely documentation.

The candidate will hold an MSW and an LCSW license (or be eligible), have 2–5 years of relevant experience, and demonstrate strong communication, discretion, and collaborative skills within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Education in social work or related field.
• 2–5 years of related clinical social work experience.
• LCSW licensure required or active.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Verbal communication

Written communication

Discretion

Teamwork

Education

MSW (Master of Social Work)

LCSW license

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.

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 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

• The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.
• 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.

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