Social Worker Psychiatry Full time Days

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Social Worker Psych to join their dedicated team in Chicago. The role involves conducting biopsychosocial assessments, implementing treatment plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated psychiatric care. Candidates must have a Master's degree in social work and be licensed in Illinois.

Benefits

Wide range of employee benefits

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work required.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois mandatory.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments.
• Develop evidence-based treatment plans.
• Provide psychotherapy to individuals and groups.

Skills

Therapeutic Techniques

Biopsychosocial Assessment

Evidence-based Practice

Education

Master's degree

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (IL)

Job description

Description

The Social Worker Psych reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

• Performs comprehensive/timely biopsychosocial assessments.
• Renders an evidence-based opinion regarding the patient's mental status, competency, prospective dangerousness, diagnosis, and need for psychiatric treatment.
• Matches appropriate disposition and level of care determination to the diagnosis, formulation, risk factors and patient needs as assessed.
• Formulates and implements evidence-based treatment plans.
• Works collaboratively with all staff on the treatment team to ensure seamless psychiatric care.
• Performs evidence-based psychotherapy as therapist or co-therapist.
• Provides individual patients, groups, families, and married couples, psychotherapy based on a framework of scientifically acceptable medical-psychological theory.
• Creates specific and timely discharge/aftercare plans and utilizes community resources when indicated.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master's degree.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (IL).
• Zero (0) to two (2) years experience in a relevant role.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit ourBenefitssection to learn more.