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Job Description

Join UChicago Medicine as a Gender Affirming Care Social Worker II. Social workers have an integral role in providing the best possible care for every patient during his or her hospital stay and ambulatory treatment. Come join our team of committed quality-focused professionals.

Become a part of our thriving department where we are guided by core professional values promoting service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence. Our social workers deliver world-class care in an environment where opinions are respected, decision-making is rewarded, and teamwork is the order of the day. Our staff is encouraged to achieve their career goals, which in turn benefits all of our patients and the UChicago Medicine as a whole. Our Social Work Department provides LCSW Clinical Supervision to those pursuing their LCSW, opportunity to provide graduate level Social Work field supervision requiring a field placement, and onsite CEU opportunities.

Essential Job Functions

Psychosocial and Safety Assessments
Transitions of Care Planning
Coordination of interdisciplinary interventions
Crisis intervention
Supportive counseling around adjustment to illness, hospitalization, and/or outpatient care
Promote access to hospital and community resources
Provide private and Government sponsored insurance navigation support and advocacy

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in Social Work from a School of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
Self-motivated, organized and comfortable in a fast paced, dynamic environment
A Collaborative, solution-focused, team player to help facilitate safe patient outcomes and contribute to institutional goals
Previous clinical social work experience in a health care setting of at least one year
Licensure in Illinois

Preferred Qualifications

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Previous clinical social work experience in an acute care hospital setting
Behavioral Health Experience Preferred.
Experienced in conducting psychosocial assessments using a Trauma-Informed Care approach.
Understanding of State regulations for Gender Based Care
Comprehensive knowledge of insurance coverage and protocols.

Position Details

Job Type/FTE: Full Time - 1.0 FTE
Shift: Days - 8-Hr Shift-Full time
Department: Center for Transformative Care
CBA Code: Non-Union

Why Join Us

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.