Clinical Social Worker
University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
About The Department
Student Counseling (SC) is a unit within Student Wellness, which is a part of Campus and Student Life. SC provides mental health care to eligible students and their eligible dependents. Mental health services include: diagnostic assessments; crisis assessment and intervention; individual, couples, and/or group psychotherapy; medication management; academic skills counseling; and referral services. SC staff provides consultation to University of Chicago faculty, staff, and administrators, and outreach/education to the campus community. In its care for students, SC employs a multidisciplinary team of mental health clinicians, supports a psychology training program, and serves as a training rotation site for psychiatry residents.
Department
CSL SCS: Clinical Providers
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 a commitment to work on helping 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
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in a related field.
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Preferred Qualifications
MSW from an accredited institution.
Advanced training or experience with college-age or young adult populations.
Working collaboratively with colleagues, campus departments, and student groups.
Background in the development, implementation, and assessment of mental health programs for university students.
Working in a university counseling setting.
Licensed or license eligible as a Clinical Social Worker in Illinois.
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.
The environment can be demanding.
Use computers extensively for up to 2 hours at a time.
Use standard computer and office equipment.
Compensation
Salary range: $73,000.00 - $85,000.00
Benefits eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
Drug Test Required
Yes
Health Screen Required
Yes
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Pay Rate Type
Salary
FLSA Status
Exempt
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression, national, or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other classes under the law. 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. All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history.
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Student Counseling (SC) is a unit within Student Wellness, which is a part of Campus and Student Life. SC provides mental health care to eligible students and their eligible dependents. Mental health services include: diagnostic assessments; crisis assessment and intervention; individual, couples, and/or group psychotherapy; medication management; academic skills counseling; and referral services. SC staff provides consultation to University of Chicago faculty, staff, and administrators, and outreach/education to the campus community. In its care for students, SC employs a multidisciplinary team of mental health clinicians, supports a psychology training program, and serves as a training rotation site for psychiatry residents.
Department
CSL SCS: Clinical Providers
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 a commitment to work on helping 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
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in a related field.
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Preferred Qualifications
MSW from an accredited institution.
Advanced training or experience with college-age or young adult populations.
Working collaboratively with colleagues, campus departments, and student groups.
Background in the development, implementation, and assessment of mental health programs for university students.
Working in a university counseling setting.
Licensed or license eligible as a Clinical Social Worker in Illinois.
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.
The environment can be demanding.
Use computers extensively for up to 2 hours at a time.
Use standard computer and office equipment.
Compensation
Salary range: $73,000.00 - $85,000.00
Benefits eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
Drug Test Required
Yes
Health Screen Required
Yes
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Pay Rate Type
Salary
FLSA Status
Exempt
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression, national, or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other classes under the law. 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. All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history.
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