Social Worker II

This Social Worker II position at UChicago Medicine includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

This Social Work position at UChicago Medicine 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.

UChicago Medicine lists compensation for this physician position at $79k to $92k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Key skills and qualifications: Psychosocial assessment, Safety assessment, Transitions of care planning, Crisis intervention, Supportive counseling, Interdisciplinary coordination, Clinical social work, Case management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Social Worker II provides psychosocial and safety assessments, crisis intervention, and supportive counseling to patients in the Pediatric Emergency Department. They also coordinate interdisciplinary interventions and facilitate transitions of care to ensure safe patient outcomes.

Benefits package: Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Retirement plan, LCSW Clinical Supervision, Onsite CEU opportunities, Graduate level Social Work field supervision opportunity. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.