University of Chicago·Chicago, Illinois
This role provides professional clinical social work support, including psychotherapy, diagnostic assessments, and crisis evaluations for children and adolescents. The social worker will also manage patient care plans, provide referrals to community resources, and supervise trainees as needed.
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.
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 requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
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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)
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Role Impact Individual Contributor: Scheduled Weekly Hours 40
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.
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.
Candidates must hold a college or university degree in a related field and possess 2-5 years of relevant work experience. Preferred qualifications include clinical experience with child psychiatry patients and an LCSW license.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in Illinois often draw steady interest because employers look for licensed or graduate-prepared candidates who can work in clinical, community, or care-coordination settings. This role is competitive because the required background is specific—either a master’s degree in a human services field or an active Illinois RN license, with behavioral health experience preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure, degree, and setting experience before applying.
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