Social Worker II

Job Description

Join UChicago Medicine as a Social Worker with our Medical Oncology team in Hyde Park. 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.

• 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

• 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

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

• Job Type/FTE:
  Full Time - 1.0 FTE
• Shift: 8-hour shift
• Unit/Department:
  Medical Oncology
• CBA Code:
  Non-Union

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity.

Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union. Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.