Social Worker II

The University of Chicago Medicine • Chicago, IL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Join UChicago Medicine as a 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 outpatient 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.

Requirements

• 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
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Previous clinical social work experience in an acute care hospital setting

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees