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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 (particularly
hematology/oncology). Services include individual and group
psychotherapy, advising family caregivers, providing patient education
and counseling, and making referrals for other services.
Responsibilities
- Clinical experience in providing evidence-based psychotherapy with
adolescents and young adults (up to age 39).
- 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:
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Preferred Qualifications
Experience:
- Clinical experience with Adolescent & Young Adult (i.e., up to
age 39) patients presenting with psychiatric and medical
comorbidities.
- 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
- Experience working as part of an interdisciplinary medical team.
- Interest and/or experience working with patients who have medical
complexities (ideally hematology/oncology conditions).
- 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)
When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My
Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of
the application.
Job Family
Healthcare & Medical Services
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
Scheduled
Weekly Hours
40
Drug Test Required
Yes
Health Screen Re uired
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 Eligible to participate in the Department's incentive compensation
plan based on clinic