Psychiatric Social Worker ED / PRN

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Chicago, Illinois$34.00-$55.59 HourlyPer Diem / PRNPsychiatry

Job Description

About the Role

Join Lurie Children's Hospital as a Psychiatric Social Worker ED – PRN 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 - $55.59/hr
  • 401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Lurie Children's Hospital as a Psychiatric Social Worker ED – PRN.

Key Skills

Diagnostic evaluationsIndividual therapyFamily therapyGroup therapyCase managementDischarge planningClinical supervisionCrisis interventionPsychosocial assessmentMultidisciplinary collaborationCritical thinkingCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsBasic Life Support
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Position Insights

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry 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, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Lurie Children's Hospital lists compensation for this physician position at $34k to $55k annually.

This is approximately 85% below the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.

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.

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 Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The psychiatric social worker provides diagnostic evaluations and therapeutic services to children and their families within a hospital setting. They also manage cases, coordinate with community agencies, and participate in multidisciplinary treatment teams.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, 403(b) with 5% Employer Match, Tuition Assistance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Lurie Children's Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, IL
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
403(b) with 5% Employer Match
Tuition Assistance

Job Details

Employment Type

Per Diem

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