Social Worker (NE)
Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago as a Social Worker – Hospital Setting 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: $34.00 - $55.59/hr
- 401(k) with employer match.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker (NE) at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Social Work — Physician Career Context
This Social Work position at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago 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
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago lists compensation for this physician position at $34k to $55k 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 also offers production-based compensation: $55000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Chicago, Illinois.
Why This Position Stands Out
- Transparent compensation ($34k–$55k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
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 Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: This position provides diagnostic and therapeutic services to children and their families while managing cases and coordinating care across the hospital continuum. The social worker will also provide clinical supervision to staff and interns while participating in multidisciplinary treatment meeting...
Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Employer-Paid Life and Disability, Health Savings Account Contribution, Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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About Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
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Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
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