Licensed Clinical Social Worker Lvl1/ Infectious Disease Psychotherapist

Rush University Medical Center•Chicago, IL

40d•$27 - $43

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Licensed Clinical Social Worker to be part of our Psychotherapy Team in the Social Work and Community Health Department at Rush University Medical Center! What are some of the core values of the Social Work and Community Health Psychotherapy Team? Patient-centered: We build therapeutic relationships grounded in trust, mutuality, and respect. We collaboratively identify therapeutic goals that are meaningful for our patients and develop a plan to best achieve those goals. Strengths-based: The strengths of our patients, families, and communities at the center of the healing process. Collaborative: We provide mental health services within the context of a large academic medical center. To the extent that it is beneficial and empowering to our patients, we advocate for our patients and collaborate with other providers to make sure that the process of seeking care is as clear and empowering as possible. Competence: Our therapists provide trauma-informed care and offer therapy from different theoretical, evidence-based approaches. We strongly encourage people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities to apply. Rush is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team. If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know. In your application, please also feel free to note which pronouns you use (e.g., she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc.). Job Summary: This position in the Social Work and Community Health (SWaCH) Department will provide psychotherapy to patients of one of Rush's specialty care clinics, Infectious Disease. To best support the mental health needs of this population, we are looking for candidates with a strong background in mental health treatment and experience with medically complex populations, including but not limited to those who are diagnosed with HIV and AIDS. This position will also have the opportunity to receive individual and group supervision while having access to continuing education opportunities throughout the hospital system. This position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with RUSH policies and procedures.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Social Work.
Licensed Social Worker (LCSW) in State of Illinois.
Two years' experience in healthcare, care management, mental health and/or social services.

Nice To Haves

Experience with relevant population(s).
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 literate (Microsoft Office and others).

Responsibilities

Provides patient-centered and trauma-informed psychotherapy services to adults and older adults engaged with the Infectious Disease clinic and addresses the specialized needs of this population, including adjusting to diagnosis and managing mood concerns as they relate to trauma, depression, anxiety, etc.
Carries out comprehensive psychotherapy intake assessments (both in person and via teletherapy) to develop a plan of care for the client.
Works collaboratively with psychotherapy patients and families to develop therapy goals and provide the necessary tools, skills, and resources to help achieve those goals.
Maintains relationship with Infectious Disease providers through consistent and timely communication and participation in interdisciplinary meetings as scheduled.
Completes all documentation and billing of patient sessions and other patient interactions in Epic software.
Connects patients and their families to relevant resources, both at Rush and in the community, to address their needs.
Promotes Rush University System for Health clinical services by referring clients to relevant Rush clinics.
Leverages experience to support team members in training, crisis management, etc. as needed.
Represents the department at meetings, conferences or other public engagements on an as-needed basis.

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