Social Worker II
Job Description
About the Role
Join UChicago Medicine as a Social Worker II in United States. Join UChicago Medicine as a Social Worker II for Comer Children's Hospital Emergency Department. Social workers have an integral role in providing the best possible care for every patient during his or her hospital stay and outpatient treatment.
Key Responsibilities
- provide graduate level Social Work field supervision requiring a field placement, and onsite CEU opportuniti.
- provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Social Work from a School of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
- motivated, organized and comfortable in a fast paced, dynamic environment
- A Collaborative, solution
Benefits & Compensation
- Psychosocial and Safety Assessments
- Transitions of Care Planning
- Coordination of interdisciplinary interventions
- Crisis intervention
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join UChicago Medicine as a Social Worker II.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
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.
Social Work — Physician Career Context
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.
Compensation Analysis
UChicago Medicine lists compensation for this physician position at $79k to $92k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($79k–$92k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
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 care and facilitate transitions of care to ensure safe patient outcomes.
Benefits package: LCSW Clinical Supervision, Graduate level Social Work field supervision, Onsite CEU opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
4d ago
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