University of Chicago
Social Worker-LCSW- Child/Adolescent Identity Supportive Therapist
University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Social Worker-LCSW- Child/Adolescent Identity Supportive Therapist
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Department: BSD PSY - Clinical Social Work. 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
Licensed clinical social workers help people recover from an array of mental, behavioral, and emotional challenges. The LCSW-Child/Adolescent Identity Supportive Therapist provides psychosocial support and clinical services to children, adolescents, and families navigating complex identity development, mental health needs, and systemic barriers to medical care. Working directly with clients, or in collaboration with psychiatrists, psychologists, and other medical providers, duties include psychosocial assessments, care coordination, team consultation, individual, family, couples or group psychotherapy, liaison with community agencies and systems including education, social services, and legal documentation; treatment plan documentation; and disposition planning and advocacy. Requires excellent interpersonal communication and documentation skills. The ideal candidate will bring a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and strengths-based approach to care within an interdisciplinary medical and behavioral health setting. Responsibilities
Provides individual as well as family and group psychotherapeutic treatment for children, adolescents, and families presenting with complex psychosocial needs related to identity development, medical treatment, emotional well-being and family support. Provide developmentally-appropriate, identity-affirming individual and family therapy addressing identity exploration, adjustment challenges, and mood or anxiety symptoms. Serve as a resource for culturally-responsive, equity-focused, identity-supportive care for diverse patient populations. Develops a comprehensive, individualized treatment plan and goals for the patient and provide psychotherapy, group and family therapy if applicable. Collaborates with other members of the multidisciplinary team, as appropriate, to develop treatment goals for the patient. Performs comprehensive diagnostic assessments of patient’s needs and psychosocial status. Completes necessary documentation and reporting in accordance with departmental standards and Federal and State regulations. 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. Plans own resources to combat social problems, prevent substance abuse, or improve community health and counseling services. Analyzes potential problems in home or work environments of clients. Performs other related work as needed. Education and Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: a college or university degree in related field. Work Experience: 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline. Licenses and Certifications
LCSW Illinois licensure or license eligible. Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a large complex healthcare organization. Experience in a fast-paced outpatient, community, or clinical setting. Mental health psychotherapy with children and adolescents (individual, family and group). Experience conducting biopsychosocial assessments and providing feedback to interdisciplinary medical teams. Experience working with youth across the spectrum of gender and sexuality. Technical Skills
Knowledge of federal and state laws, rules, regulations, code of ethics, policies, and procedures related to social work. Preferred Competencies
Experience working with youth with a broad spectrum of expression and orientation. Experience with intersecting vulnerabilities, including identity-specific vulnerabilities. Experience with high-risk psychiatric comorbidities (e.g., depression and suicidality). Experience working with interdisciplinary medical teams. Problem-solving, information gathering and analysis; clear communication; decisive judgment. Working Conditions
Work environment is characteristic of normal clinical and office settings. Hybrid (in-person and virtual) work environment. Application Documents
Resume/CV (required) Cover Letter (preferred) When applying, upload documents via the My Experience page, in the Application Documents section of the application. Job Details
Job Family: Healthcare & Medical Services Role Impact: Individual Contributor Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Drug Test Required: Yes Health Screen Required: No Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required: No Pay Range: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 Benefits Eligible: Yes Posting and Security Statements
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, or genetic information. For additional information see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination. Job seekers needing a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form. All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. The University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, circumstances, time since offense, and relevance to the position. The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report can be accessed online at securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies available upon request from University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.
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Join to apply for the Social Worker-LCSW- Child/Adolescent Identity Supportive Therapist role at University of Chicago. Overview
Department: BSD PSY - Clinical Social Work. 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
Licensed clinical social workers help people recover from an array of mental, behavioral, and emotional challenges. The LCSW-Child/Adolescent Identity Supportive Therapist provides psychosocial support and clinical services to children, adolescents, and families navigating complex identity development, mental health needs, and systemic barriers to medical care. Working directly with clients, or in collaboration with psychiatrists, psychologists, and other medical providers, duties include psychosocial assessments, care coordination, team consultation, individual, family, couples or group psychotherapy, liaison with community agencies and systems including education, social services, and legal documentation; treatment plan documentation; and disposition planning and advocacy. Requires excellent interpersonal communication and documentation skills. The ideal candidate will bring a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and strengths-based approach to care within an interdisciplinary medical and behavioral health setting. Responsibilities
Provides individual as well as family and group psychotherapeutic treatment for children, adolescents, and families presenting with complex psychosocial needs related to identity development, medical treatment, emotional well-being and family support. Provide developmentally-appropriate, identity-affirming individual and family therapy addressing identity exploration, adjustment challenges, and mood or anxiety symptoms. Serve as a resource for culturally-responsive, equity-focused, identity-supportive care for diverse patient populations. Develops a comprehensive, individualized treatment plan and goals for the patient and provide psychotherapy, group and family therapy if applicable. Collaborates with other members of the multidisciplinary team, as appropriate, to develop treatment goals for the patient. Performs comprehensive diagnostic assessments of patient’s needs and psychosocial status. Completes necessary documentation and reporting in accordance with departmental standards and Federal and State regulations. 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. Plans own resources to combat social problems, prevent substance abuse, or improve community health and counseling services. Analyzes potential problems in home or work environments of clients. Performs other related work as needed. Education and Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: a college or university degree in related field. Work Experience: 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline. Licenses and Certifications
LCSW Illinois licensure or license eligible. Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a large complex healthcare organization. Experience in a fast-paced outpatient, community, or clinical setting. Mental health psychotherapy with children and adolescents (individual, family and group). Experience conducting biopsychosocial assessments and providing feedback to interdisciplinary medical teams. Experience working with youth across the spectrum of gender and sexuality. Technical Skills
Knowledge of federal and state laws, rules, regulations, code of ethics, policies, and procedures related to social work. Preferred Competencies
Experience working with youth with a broad spectrum of expression and orientation. Experience with intersecting vulnerabilities, including identity-specific vulnerabilities. Experience with high-risk psychiatric comorbidities (e.g., depression and suicidality). Experience working with interdisciplinary medical teams. Problem-solving, information gathering and analysis; clear communication; decisive judgment. Working Conditions
Work environment is characteristic of normal clinical and office settings. Hybrid (in-person and virtual) work environment. Application Documents
Resume/CV (required) Cover Letter (preferred) When applying, upload documents via the My Experience page, in the Application Documents section of the application. Job Details
Job Family: Healthcare & Medical Services Role Impact: Individual Contributor Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Drug Test Required: Yes Health Screen Required: No Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required: No Pay Range: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 Benefits Eligible: Yes Posting and Security Statements
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, or genetic information. For additional information see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination. Job seekers needing a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form. All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. The University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, circumstances, time since offense, and relevance to the position. The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report can be accessed online at securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies available upon request from University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.
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