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Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Adolescent & Young Adult at University of Chicago | LAYIQ

Provide compassionate, evidence-based clinical social work services to adolescents and young adults (ages 15-39), addressing a broad range of emotional, behavioral, psychological, and psychosocial concerns in the context of acute, hematological/oncological medical conditions.
Conduct comprehensive clinical diagnostic evaluations and psychosocial assessments to identify patient needs, establish appropriate diagnoses, and develop individualized treatment recommendations.
Provide urgent-care and crisis assessments, including evaluation of safety and risk, crisis intervention, stabilization, safety planning, and referrals to appropriate levels of care when indicated.
Provide goal-focused, evidence-based, and time-limited individual and group psychotherapy tailored to the developmental needs and unique experiences of adolescents and young adults.
Utilize therapeutic interventions that support emotional regulation, coping skills, resilience, adjustment, interpersonal relationships, identity development, and overall mental health and well-being.
Develop individualized treatment and care plans in collaboration with patients, establishing measurable goals and interventions based on identified clinical needs.
Monitor, evaluate, and document patient progress toward established treatment goals and modify interventions as clinically appropriate.
Maintain timely, accurate, and complete electronic clinical documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, crisis evaluations, and referrals.
Exercise sound clinical judgment, discretion, and professionalism when managing sensitive, complex, or potentially high-risk situations while maintaining strict confidentiality.
Coordinate care with physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, social workers, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team to promote continuity and quality of care.
Assess patients’ psychosocial needs and connect patients and families with appropriate community and institutional resources, including behavioral health services, financial assistance, housing, legal resources, employment, education, and other supportive services.
Maintain knowledge of and comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, Social Work Code of Ethics, and organizational policies and procedures governing clinical social work practice.
Provide clinical supervision, consultation, and mentorship to social work trainees, interns, or other learners as assigned and appropriate to scope of practice.
Participate in clinical, interdisciplinary, and administrative meetings as appropriate to support patient care, communication, and program development.
Advocate for patients and families and assist them in navigating healthcare and community systems to promote access to appropriate services and support.
Interprets, monitors, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan.
Analyzes potential problems in home or work environments of clients.
Performs other related work as needed.

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Yes The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook .
In addition to the base pay posted above, this position may be eligible for Eligible to participate in the Department’s incentive compensation plan based on clinical productivity performance. The clinical incentive is paid once a year between August and October and is based on prior year performance as measured by RVUs.
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