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Children’s Research Fund

Psychiatric Social Worker (NE)

Children’s Research Fund, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Independently Performs comprehensive diagnostic evaluations of children identifying special developmental needs.



Provides individual, family and group therapy to children and families per program. Collaborates and provides clinical consultation as needed with team members across the continuum, including intra- and inter-departmentally within the Hospital setting.



Provides individual, family and group therapy to children and families.



Links patients and families to community agencies and services and protective services for patients and families at risk



Completes all case management duties of assigned cases including discharge planning, completion of the diagnostic evaluation and referrals to appropriate support services as needed.



Provides clinical supervision to designated personnel (trainees, staff, and interns) as assigned per program



Participates in rounds, treatment meetings, patient care conferences, staffing, multidisciplinary case conferences, etc. Maintains clinical documentation in a thorough and timely manner.



Addresses the psychosocial/spiritual/developmental/cultural needs of the child and family throughout the continuum of care. Particularly collaborates closely with assigned team in addressing the social and emotional concerns of families served.



Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others.



Other job functions as assigned.•

Master’s degree in social work from university approved by the council for social work education is required.



License Requirements: LCSW required. Consideration will be provided to qualitied LSW candidates who are within 3-6 months of obtaining LCSW Illinois licensure.



Minimum of two (2) years of work experience or internship completion in a health care, child welfare or mental health setting is required.

Experience working with children and families.



Ability to think proactively, acts creatively, and takes initiative appropriately.

Excellent communication, critical-thinking, and interpersonal skills.



Demonstrated ability to work as a part of multiple teams.



Special physical requirements – sits and stands throughout the day.

Physical management of patients in crisis situation may be necessary.



Basic Life Support Certification required. At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following

to learn more about our benefits.* Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability* Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage* Tuition assistance* Student loan servicing and support* Adoption benefits* Backup Childcare and Eldercare* Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members* Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities* Discount purchasing programAnn & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. #J-18808-Ljbffr