Clinical Social Worker
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 University of Chicago as a Clinical Social Worker – University Setting, No Call in Chicago, IL. Department CSL SCS: Clinical Providers 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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- 5 years of work experience in a related job discipline. Certifications:
- Preferred Qualifications Education: MSW from an accredited institution. Experience: Advanced training or experience with college
- $85,000.00 The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $73K - $85K
- 401(k) with employer match.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with University of Chicago in Chicago, IL.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Social Worker at University of Chicago a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Social Work — Physician Career Context
This Social Work position at University 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
University of Chicago lists compensation for this physician position at $73k to $85k 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.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Chicago, Illinois.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
- Transparent compensation ($73k–$85k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Social Work, Psychotherapy, Crisis Intervention, Diagnostic Assessment, Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Supervision, Outreach, Evidence-based Practice. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: The Clinical Social Worker provides individual and group psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and diagnostic assessments to university students. They also conduct outreach, provide clinical supervision to trainees, and maintain accurate electronic documentation of client progress.
Benefits package: Health Insurance, Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Social Work physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
4d ago
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