Adolescent & Young Adult Social Worker

This job was posted by : For more information, please see : DepartmentBSD PSY - Clinical Social WorkAbout the DepartmentWe 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 SummaryThis position provides professional support and solves straightforward problems in chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family care givers, providing patient education and counseling, and making referrals for other services.ResponsibilitiesClinical experience in providing psychotherapy with adolescent and young adults.Conducts clinical diagnostic evaluation and assessment of patients, including urgent-care / crisis evaluations.Provides goal-focused, evidence-based, time-limited individual, and group psychotherapy.Maintains timely and complete electronic documentation as appropriate.Exercises discretion and confidentiality while handling sensitive situations.Reviews, analyzes, interprets, and / or prepares federal and state laws, rules, regulations, Code of Ethics, policies and procedures as related to clinical social work.Provides clinical supervision of trainees as needed and as appropriate.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.Performs other related work as needed.Minimum QualificationsEducation : Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field. Work Experience : Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline. Certifications : Preferred QualificationsExperience : Clinical experience with Adolescent & Young Adult psychiatry patients.Psychotherapy experience.Licenses and Certifications : LCSW.Technical Skills or Knowledge : Knowledge of federal and state laws, rules, regulations, code of ethics, policies, and procedures as related to social work.Preferred CompetenciesInteractive communication.Teamwork.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Develop reports and maintain records.Exercise discretion and confidentiality while handling sensitive situations.Working ConditionsHealth clinics and hospital setting.Application DocumentsResume / CV (required)Cover Letter (preferred)When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.Job FamilyHealthcare & Medical ServicesRole ImpactIndividual ContributorFLSA StatusExemptPay FrequencyMonthlyScheduledWeekly Hours40Benefits EligibleYesDrug Test RequiredYesHealth Screen RequiredNoMotor Vehicle Record Inquiry RequiredNoPosting StatementThe University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity / Disabled / Veterans and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual rientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University\'s Notice of Nondiscrimination.Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and idea