Psychiatric Social Worker

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Day (United States of America) Location Outpatient Services at 1440 N Dayton

Job Description This position provides clinical care, including diagnostic, therapeutic and case management services to children and their families while working in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team in our Partial Hospitalization Program

• Independently performs comprehensive diagnostic evaluations of children identifying with psychiatric and behavioral health needs.
• Provides individual, family and group therapy to children and families.
• Carries a caseload of 2-5 patients as primary therapist.
• Completes program intake evaluations 1-3 times per week.
• Collaborates and provides clinical support as needed with team members within PHP, including working closely with Medical Director, Operations Manager and other program administration.
• Collaborates and provides clinical support as needed with team members across the continuum, including intra- and inter-departmentally within the Lurie System and outside stakeholders.
• Links patients and families to community agencies, services and protective services for patients and families at risk.
• Completes all case management duties of assigned cases including discharge planning, completion of the diagnostic evaluation and referrals to appropriate support services as needed.
• Provides clinical supervision and education to designated personnel (trainees, staff, and interns) as assigned.
• Participates in rounds, treatment meetings, patient care conferences, staffing, supervision, and multidisciplinary case conferences.
• Maintains clinical documentation in a thorough and timely manner.
• Addresses the psychosocial/spiritual/developmental/cultural needs of the child and family throughout the continuum of care.
• Particularly collaborates closely with assigned team in addressing the social and emotional concerns of families served.
• Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers, and others.
• Provides clinical coverage to other Lurie’s acute care services such as the Inpatient Unit and Intensive Outpatient Program on an as needed basis.
• Other job functions as assigned.

Master’s degree in social work from university approved by the council for social work education is required. Minimum of two (2) years of work experience or internship completion in a health care, child welfare or mental health setting is required. Experience working with children and families. Ability to think proactively, acts creatively, and takes initiative appropriately. Excellent communication, critical-thinking, and interpersonal skills.

Demonstrated ability to work as a part of multiple teams. Special physical requirements – sits and stands throughout the day. Physical management of patients in crisis situation may be necessary.

LCSW required. Consideration will be provided to qualified LSW candidates who are within 3-6 months of obtaining LCSW Illinois licensure. Life Support Certification required. Consideration will be provided to qualified LSW candidates who are within 3-6 months of obtaining Life Support Certification.

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