Social Worker
Department
CSL SCS : Clinical Providers
About the Department
UChicago Student Wellness provides coordinated and comprehensive medical care, counseling, psychiatry, and health promotion services for students at the University of Chicago.
Our talented and diverse staff work collaboratively to deliver high-quality, inclusive care with the highest standards of professionalism and student confidentiality.
Our medical, counseling, psychiatry, and health promotion services are co-located in the University’s beautiful, state-of-the-art Student Wellness Center, which opened in Autumn 2020 and enables our team of interdisciplinary providers to closely collaborate and provide integrated care and wellness programing.
Our mental health services include, but are not limited to, diagnostic assessments; crisis assessment and intervention; individual, couples, and / or group therapy;
medication management; academic skills counseling; and referral services. To support the health and wellbeing needs of our diverse student body, we offer support spaces, including support spaces for students of color, international students, and LGBTQ+ students, and wellness programming, including workshops on imposter issues, adjusting to college, managing stress, and diversity in the classroom.
The UChicago Student Wellness mental health staff include clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, advanced practice psychiatric nurses, clinical social workers, and administrators dedicated to providing culturally-informed mental health services.
In early 2020, UChicago Student Wellness hired its first associate director for diversity, inclusion, and outreach who is developing comprehensive strategies to enhance and support the mental health and wellbeing of underrepresented students on campus.
Our staff also regularly engage in diversity and inclusion training to deepen their awareness and cultural competence to better inform the care they provide.
Staff and leadership are deeply committed to issues of diversity, equity, an inclusion on campus and in the services we provide.
UChicago Student Wellness staff collaborate with offices and groups across campus, such as the University’s Center for Identity + Inclusion, Office of Spiritual Life, Office of International Affairs, and Center for College Student Success, as well as Recognized Student Organizations, including cultural and ethnic and religious and spiritual groups.
Job Summary
The successful candidate will be a licensed clinical social worker with established clinical, outreach, and training experience.
This individual will also provide mental health programs and services to UChicago students.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for supporting the mental health needs of university students, a dedication to continuously deepening their own cultural awareness, and commitment to work on helping to create a diverse and inclusive campus environment.
This is a full-time, 12-month salaried position.
Responsibilities
- Focuses on meeting the needs of University student populations through providing individual and group psychotherapy and offering outreach and workshops to enhance access and meet the diverse needs of the student body.
- Conducts clinical diagnostic evaluation and assessment of students, including urgent-care / crisis evaluations.
- Provides goal-focused, evidence-based, time-limited individual, couples, and group psychotherapy.
- Provides emergency and crisis intervention services, including scheduled daytime on-call coverage; maintains timely and complete electronic documentation.
- Exercises discretion and confidentiality while handling sensitive situations.
- Reviews, analyzes, interprets, and / or adheres to federal and state laws, rules, regulations, Code of Ethics, policies, and procedures as related to clinical social workers.
- Provides consultation, training, and outreach to members of the University of Chicago student community both during and after hours.
- Participates in clinical and administrative staff meetings as appropriate.
- Provides clinical supervision of trainees as needed and as appropriate.
- Analyzes effectiveness of counseling or treatments and the accuracy and completeness of diagnoses, modifying plans or diagnoses as necessary.
- Interprets, monitors, and records client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan.
- Plans own resources to combat social problems, prevent substance abuse, or improve community health and counseling services.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education :
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 Qualifications
Education :
MSW from an accredited institution.
Experience :
- Advanced training or experience with college-age or young adult populations.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues, campus departments, and student groups.
- Background with the development, implementation, and assessment of mental health programs for university students.
- Working in a university counseling setting.
Certifications :
Licensed or license eligible as a Clinical Social Worker in Illinois.
Preferred Competencies
- Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with other offices on campus.
- Demonstrated multicultural skills / experience and commitment to diversity and inclusion issues.
- Facilitating presentations on mental health topics for a university student population.
Working Conditions
- Clinical care setting.
- Environment can be stressful.
- Use computers extensively for up to 2 hours at a time.
- Use standard computer and office equipment.
Application Documents
- Resume / CV (required)
- Cover Letter (required)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Healthcare & Medical Services
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Frequency
Monthly
Scheduled Weekly Hours
37.5
Benefits Eligible
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
Posting Statement
Employees must comply with the University’s COVID-19 vaccination requirements. More information about the requirements can be found on the .
The University of Chicago is an and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.
For additional information please see the
Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via
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 ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history.A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment.
Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.
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Department
CSL SCS : Clinical Providers
About the Department
UChicago Student Wellness provides coordinated and comprehensive medical care, counseling, psychiatry, and health promotion services for students at the University of Chicago.
Our talented and diverse staff work collaboratively to deliver high-quality, inclusive care with the highest standards of professionalism and student confidentiality.
Our medical, counseling, psychiatry, and health promotion services are co-located in the University’s beautiful, state-of-the-art Student Wellness Center, which opened in Autumn 2020 and enables our team of interdisciplinary providers to closely collaborate and provide integrated care and wellness programing.
Our mental health services include, but are not limited to, diagnostic assessments; crisis assessment and intervention; individual, couples, and / or group therapy;
medication management; academic skills counseling; and referral services. To support the health and wellbeing needs of our diverse student body, we offer support spaces, including support spaces for students of color, international students, and LGBTQ+ students, and wellness programming, including workshops on imposter issues, adjusting to college, managing stress, and diversity in the classroom.
The UChicago Student Wellness mental health staff include clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, advanced practice psychiatric nurses, clinical social workers, and administrators dedicated to providing culturally-informed mental health services.
In early 2020, UChicago Student Wellness hired its first associate director for diversity, inclusion, and outreach who is developing comprehensive strategies to enhance and support the mental health and wellbeing of underrepresented students on campus.
Our staff also regularly engage in diversity and inclusion training to deepen their awareness and cultural competence to better inform the care they provide.
Staff and leadership are deeply committed to issues of diversity, equity, an inclusion on campus and in the services we provide.
UChicago Student Wellness staff collaborate with offices and groups across campus, such as the University’s Center for Identity + Inclusion, Office of Spiritual Life, Office of International Affairs, and Center for College Student Success, as well as Recognized Student Organizations, including cultural and ethnic and religious and spiritual groups.
Job Summary
The successful candidate will be a licensed clinical social worker with established clinical, outreach, and training experience.
This individual will also provide mental health programs and services to UChicago students.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for supporting the mental health needs of university students, a dedication to continuously deepening their own cultural awareness, and commitment to work on helping to create a diverse and inclusive campus environment.
This is a full-time, 12-month salaried position.
Responsibilities
- Focuses on meeting the needs of University student populations through providing individual and group psychotherapy and offering outreach and workshops to enhance access and meet the diverse needs of the student body.
- Conducts clinical diagnostic evaluation and assessment of students, including urgent-care / crisis evaluations.
- Provides goal-focused, evidence-based, time-limited individual, couples, and group psychotherapy.
- Provides emergency and crisis intervention services, including scheduled daytime on-call coverage; maintains timely and complete electronic documentation.
- Exercises discretion and confidentiality while handling sensitive situations.
- Reviews, analyzes, interprets, and / or adheres to federal and state laws, rules, regulations, Code of Ethics, policies, and procedures as related to clinical social workers.
- Provides consultation, training, and outreach to members of the University of Chicago student community both during and after hours.
- Participates in clinical and administrative staff meetings as appropriate.
- Provides clinical supervision of trainees as needed and as appropriate.
- Analyzes effectiveness of counseling or treatments and the accuracy and completeness of diagnoses, modifying plans or diagnoses as necessary.
- Interprets, monitors, and records client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan.
- Plans own resources to combat social problems, prevent substance abuse, or improve community health and counseling services.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education :
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 Qualifications
Education :
MSW from an accredited institution.
Experience :
- Advanced training or experience with college-age or young adult populations.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues, campus departments, and student groups.
- Background with the development, implementation, and assessment of mental health programs for university students.
- Working in a university counseling setting.
Certifications :
Licensed or license eligible as a Clinical Social Worker in Illinois.
Preferred Competencies
- Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with other offices on campus.
- Demonstrated multicultural skills / experience and commitment to diversity and inclusion issues.
- Facilitating presentations on mental health topics for a university student population.
Working Conditions
- Clinical care setting.
- Environment can be stressful.
- Use computers extensively for up to 2 hours at a time.
- Use standard computer and office equipment.
Application Documents
- Resume / CV (required)
- Cover Letter (required)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Healthcare & Medical Services
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Frequency
Monthly
Scheduled Weekly Hours
37.5
Benefits Eligible
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
Posting Statement
Employees must comply with the University’s COVID-19 vaccination requirements. More information about the requirements can be found on the .
The University of Chicago is an and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.
For additional information please see the
Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via
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 ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history.A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment.
Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.
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Clark Manor -
DESCRIPTION
SUMMARY : The primary purpose of the Social Services Designee to assist in planning, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the overall operation of our facility's Social Services Department in accordance with federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met / maintained on an individual's basis.
Bachelor's degree and SNF experience required
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Review facility policies and procedures as part of the facility's interdisciplinary team to assure compliance with state and federal regulations
Participate in reviewing and setting policies concerning resident care and quality of life
Participate in developing facility social work policies
Participate in quality assurance interdisciplinary team meetings
Understand and meet all government requirements for social service documentation
Document progress in meeting the psychosocial needs of residents
Work with the interdisciplinary team and administration to promote and protect resident rights and the psychological wellbeing of each resident.
Prevent and address resident abuse as mandated by law and professional licensure
Work with residents, families, significant others, and staff to provide support, information, and organization for taking a more proactive role in self-advocacy to improve quality of life / care for individual residents and those who live and work within the nursing home and the community at large
Complete a social history and psychosocial assessment for each resident that identifies social, emotional, and psychological needs
Participate in the development of a written, interdisciplinary plan of care for each resident that identifies the psychosocial needs / issues of the resident, the goals to be accomplished for those needs / issues, and the appropriate social worker interventions
Ensure or provide therapeutic interventions to assist residents in coping with their transition and adjustment to a long-term care facility, including their social, emotional, and psychological needs
Ensure or provide support and education to residents’ / family members / significant others to assist in their understanding of placement and facility issues in addition to referring them to appropriate social service agencies when the facility does not provide the needed services
Provide groups for residents’ / family members / significant others as appropriate to their needs
Provide clinical interventions to address catastrophic events that occur during the resident's stay in the facility
Coordinate the resident discharge planning process and make referrals for appropriate home care services before the resident's return to the community
PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required to sit, stand, bend and walk regularly; lift and move up to 25 pounds.
Visual and auditory ability sufficient for written and verbal communication.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Position Qualifications :
1. Bachelor's Degree in Social Science Field (Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Education).
2. Experience in long-term care facility 2+ years.
3. Familiar with behavioral health population and has de-escalation skills two years' experience
4. Familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, Office
5. Resourceful team member and creative problem solver.
6. Exceptional listening skills and present a positive composure.
7. Must be presentable with interpersonal skills
Benefits : 401k Matching
401k Matching
Health Insurance
Tuition Reimburse
Paid Time off
Flexible work Schedule
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Job Description
A Knock At Midnight (AKAM), is looking for a part-time Counselling Social Worker to join our team and help young adults between the ages of 18 to 24 to whom we provide Information Technology training services live better lives by helping them develop problem-solving skills to address anxiety, emotional, and traumatic issues.
The Counseling Social Worker’s responsibilities include building relationships with young adults by listening to and assisting them in developing habits that improve their lives and overcome stress, anxiety, and behavioral issues.
The Counseling Social Worker will work directly with young adults to understand and address their anxiety and emotional needs to help them live healthier lives.
Counseling Social Worker’s responsibilities include :
- Schedule individual and group sessions to help build relationships
- Assess young adults to identify their problems
- Evaluate and assess individuals to create and employ counseling plans based on individual needs
- Adjust counseling plans as needed
- Engage in discussions with young adults to ensure they feel comfortable
- Record student information and manage confidential files
- Establish collaborative working relationship with young adults based on trust and respect
- Empower young adults to address their issues, take control of them, and make positive changes to their behavior
Requirements and skills
- Proven work experience as a Counseling Social Worker or similar role
- Strong observational skills and attention to detail
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Express empathy and sensitivity when dealing with young adults
- Highly analytical mindset
- Good problem-solving skills
- Relevant training and / or certifications as a Counseling, Social Work, or related field
Qualifications
- At minimum, bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field.
- Excellent Verbal Communication Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- At least one to three years experience in counseling
Skills and relevant work experience :
- Interpersonal skills, excellent capacity to build a trusting relationship with young adults
- Analytical skills, will need to evaluate young adults to discover their issues
- Written communication skills, will need to keep detailed client reports and must be able to write well
- Empathy and compassion, must be able to work with young adults who experience various issues including but not limited to,
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- Non-judgmental approach, must not pass judgement or advice onto young adults’ actions or feelings
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The Stepping Stones Group is currently hiring Master's Level Social Worker s who would like to work with children in a school-based setting in Burbank, IL!
Qualifications :
- IL Social Worker License - PEL Preferred
- School Experience Preferred
About the Position :
- Full Time Opportunities
- In-Person Services
- Full School Year
- Work School Hours
- Dedicated Support Team
- Support & Guidance
- Dedicated Clinical Director
- Professional Development Stipend
- Free Supervision for Licensure
- Virtual Professional Library (Bridge Academy) available
- Live CEU Events Monthly
- Foundations Mentoring Program
- Online Resources and Tools
- Professional Certification Offerings
Benefits :
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Health & Wellness Stipend
- Student Loan Repayment
- 401(k)
- Referral Program
- And More!
The Stepping Stones Group is transforming the lives of children, families, and communities nationwide with our exceptional therapeutic and behavioral health services.
Together we can stand even stronger behind our mission to bring children and families first-class mental health services.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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Impact Recruiting Solution - Remote, IL
JOB TITLE ( # 1250 ) : Clinical Social Worker Health Care Facility Surveyor - Illinois
CMS’s Long-Term Care Basic Training and SMQT certification are required
Impact Recruiting Solutions is currently seeking a Clinical Social Worker Health Care Facility Surveyor to fill an opening with a Quality Improvement Consulting Company and will work in a technically exciting environment supporting internal and external customers nationwide.
Requirements of the Clinical Social Worker Health Care Facility Surveyor :
- Must have an Associate or Bachelor's degree in Social Work
- Must have successfully completed CMS’s Long-Term Care Basic Training and passed the Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT).
- Must have at least two (2) years of recent experience working as a surveyor accrediting or certifying facilities that serve the residents of long-term care facilities.
- Must maintain current licensure to practice as an LCSW
- Demonstrated history of independent decision-making skills to direct and effectively manage the survey process.
- Ability to set priorities independently and collectively in performing survey tasks.
- Ability to openly discuss conflicts / controversy, and to seek assistance when appropriate to make decisions and resolve conflicts.
- U.S. Citizenship is required for this position
- Ability to travel up to 75% of the time on a regular basis is required
Benefits of the Clinical Social Worker Health Care Facility Surveyor :
- The salary for this position is $72,000 To 80,000 / yr
- This is a Full-time position (Monday - Friday)
- Flexible paid vacation days
- Paid holidays
- Company-issued and company-paid Amex card for travel
- All travel expenses paid directly by the company
- Airline and hotel points accumulate for employee's personal use
- Employee discounts
- Employee retirement plan (401k) with a generous match and immediate vesting
- Company-paid tax-free Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid disability insurance
- Extensive training opportunity
- Predictable work schedule