Pediatric Social Worker (LSW, LPC, LCPC, LCSW) - Chicago (NC)

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Chicago, Illinois$60K - $70KFull TimePediatrics
✓ No Call✓ No Nights

Job Description

About the Role

Join Blue Bird Day LLC as a Pediatric Social Worker – Clinic-Based, No Weekends in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • provide evidence-based, play-focused pediatric therapy in a collaborative, innovative environment designed t.
  • provide neurodiversity-affirming care to children ages 2-7 years old with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), AD.
  • provide a supportive, team-oriented culture that allows you to focus on helping children in a play-based set.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $60K - $70K
  • 401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Blue Bird Day LLC in United States.

Key Skills

Pediatric TherapySocial WorkNeurodiversity-affirming CareIndividualized TherapyGroup TherapyMultidisciplinary CollaborationDocumentationFamily CommunicationAutism Spectrum Disorder SupportADHD SupportSensory Processing Disorder SupportPlay-based TherapyEvidence-based PracticeCoping Skills TrainingSocial Skills Development

Requirements

Candidates must hold a professional license as an LSW, LPC, LCPC, or LCSW. Experience working with children with neurodiverse needs is required.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Social Worker (LSW, LPC, LCPC, LCSW) - Chicago (NC) at Blue Bird Day a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Pediatrics physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

This Pediatrics position at Blue Bird Day 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, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Blue Bird Day lists compensation for this physician position at $60k to $70k annually.

This is approximately 73% below the national median for Pediatrics professionals, which is around $245k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
  • Transparent compensation ($60k–$70k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Pediatric Therapy, Social Work, Neurodiversity-affirming Care, Individualized Therapy, Group Therapy, Multidisciplinary Collaboration, Documentation, Family Communication. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: Provide neurodiversity-affirming, play-based therapy to children ages 2-7 with various developmental needs. Collaborate daily with a multidisciplinary team of therapists to document progress and support families.

Benefits package: Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision), Life and Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Competitive Paid Time Off and Holidays, Generous 401k Retirement Plan with Employer Contributions. 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 Pediatrics physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About Blue Bird Day

Individual and Family Services
Chicago, Illinois
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
Life and Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Competitive Paid Time Off and Holidays
Generous 401k Retirement Plan with Employer Contributions
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

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