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Rush University Medical Center

Licensed Clinical Social Worker Lvl1/ Infectious Disease Psychotherapist-22715

Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Rush University Medical Center .

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Social Work & Community Health

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE 0.9 - 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

Pay Range: $27.47 - $43.27 per hour

Job Summary This position will provide patient‑centered, trauma‑informed psychotherapy to adults and older adults in Rush’s Infectious Disease Clinic. The successful candidate will support medically complex populations (including HIV/AIDS) using evidence‑based, strengths‑based approaches, and will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive care.

Responsibilities

Provide trauma‑informed psychotherapy services to adults and older adults, addressing diagnosis adjustment, mood, and other specialized needs.

Conduct comprehensive intake assessments (in person and via teletherapy) and develop individualized treatment plans.

Collaborate with patients and families to set goals and provide tools for achieving them.

Maintain ongoing communication with Infectious Disease providers and participate in interdisciplinary meetings.

Document and bill patient sessions accurately using Epic software.

Connect patients and families to resources within Rush and the community.

Promote Rush University System for Health services by referring clients to appropriate Rush clinics.

Support team members through training, crisis management, and other needs.

Represent the department at meetings, conferences, and public engagements as needed.

Required Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Social Work.

Licensed Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of Illinois.

Minimum two years of experience in healthcare, care management, mental health, and/or social services.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with medically complex populations related to infectious disease.

Professional qualities such as initiative, self‑reflection, commitment, responsiveness, and adaptability.

Knowledge of care management, community based interventions, assessment, counseling, and/or motivational interviewing.

Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and related software.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity Statement Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants who are people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, parents, people with disabilities, and others. Reasonable accommodations are available during the application and interview process. In your application, please feel free to state the pronouns you use.

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