Social Worker II, Transplant

2 weeks ago


Chicago, United States The University of Chicago Medicine Full time
Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, University of Chicago Medicine, as a Social Worker II in theTransplant Services department. Join one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic medical centers, University of Chicago Medicine, in a patient-focused and influential role as a Social Worker II. The Social Worker II is a member of the multidisciplinary team who provides consultation, assessment, and interventions for patients and families in need of emotional, social or psychological support.

Eligible for a Sign-On Bonus up to $1500

Essential Job Functions

  • Collaboratively formulates appropriate and realistic discharge plans, working with other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team and available community based organizations including the Child Protective Services team and DCFS.
  • Complies with standards and regulations of licensure, regulatory and accrediting agencies.
  • Develops and leads or co-leads support and/or psycho educational groups for designated patient/family populations as appropriate
  • Involved in promoting Social Work within the hospital through Social Work month, in-services, lectures, etc.
  • Meets with patient and family and facilitates referrals to extended care facilities, utilizing Extended Care Information Network. Transfers to other facilities are made in a timely way to ensure an appropriate length of stay.
  • Serves as consultant and educator both formally and informally to the care and multidisciplinary teams regarding biopsychosocial components of illness and hospitalization.
  • Develops accurate psychosocial assessments which examine the current problems as well as relevant biopsychosocial and environmental factors.
  • Develops and implements appropriate treatment plans, utilizing various psychotherapeutic intervention relative to emotional adjustment to illness, injury, and/or hospitalization.

Required Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Social Work from a School of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
  • Possess current state of Illinois Social Work License (LCSW preferred, LSW required) or must be eligible for licensure. Must secure license within probationary period. 
  • Previous clinical social work experience in a health care setting of at least one year.
  • Requires knowledge of the principles of growth and development

Position Details

  • Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
  • Shift: Day, 830am-430pm
  • Work Location: Onsite

  • Unit/Department:  Transplant/Kidney
  • CBA Code: Non-Union 
Why Join Us

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion. UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities

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.

Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.



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