Social Worker (NE)

Lurie Children's Hospital

1 day ago

Chicago, Illinois$55.59/hrFull TimePediatrics

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Lurie Children's Hospital as a Social Worker – Pediatric Hospital in United States. 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.

Key Responsibilities

Provides clinical supervision to designated personnel (trainees, staff, and interns) as assigned per program

Participates in rounds, treatment meetings, patient care conferences, staffing, multidisciplinary case conferences, etc. Maintains clinical documentation in a thorough and timely manner.

workers and others.

Other job functions as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Requirements

6 months of obtaining LCSW Illinois licensure.

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.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $70K - $115K

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Lurie Children's Hospital as a Social Worker – Pediatric Hospital.

Key Skills

Diagnostic evaluationsIndividual therapyFamily therapyGroup therapyCase managementDischarge planningClinical supervisionCrisis interventionPsychosocial assessmentTreatment planningMultidisciplinary collaborationClinical documentationPediatric careSocial workCritical thinkingCommunication

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker (NE) at Lurie Children's Hospital a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Pediatrics physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

This Pediatrics position at Lurie Children's Hospital is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Lurie Children's Hospital lists compensation for this physician position at $71k to $116k annually.

This is approximately 62% below the national median for Pediatrics professionals, which is around $245k.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $56 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Diagnostic evaluations, Individual therapy, Family therapy, Group therapy, Case management, Discharge planning, Clinical supervision, Crisis intervention. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: This position provides diagnostic and therapeutic services to children and their families, including individual, family, and group therapy. The social worker also manages assigned cases, coordinates discharge planning, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to address the psychosocial needs o...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 403b with 5% match, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Flexible Spending Accounts. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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