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

Blue Bird Day

3 days ago

United States$60k–70kFull TimePediatrics

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Blue Bird Day LLC as a Pediatric Social Worker (LSW, LPC, LCPC, LCSW) - Chicago (NC) 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 range: $60,000 to $70,000 annually.

Work Schedule

M-F 8-4:30pm schedule.

No weekends required.

Apply to join Blue Bird Day LLC as a Pediatric Social Worker (LSW, LPC, LCPC, LCSW) - Chicago (NC).

Key Skills

Pediatric therapySocial workNeurodiversity-affirming careIndividualized therapyGroup therapyMultidisciplinary collaborationDocumentationFamily communicationAutism spectrum disorder supportADHD supportSensory processing disorder supportPlay-based therapyEvidence-based interventions

Requirements

Candidates must hold a professional license as an LSW, LPC, LCPC, or LCSW. The role requires experience or interest in working with children with ASD, ADHD, and sensory processing disorders.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Pediatric Social Worker (LSW, LPC, LCPC, LCSW) - Chicago (NC) position at Blue Bird Day 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.

Pediatrics — Psychologist Career Context

This Pediatrics position at Blue Bird Day is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

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 psychologist 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 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 ($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 support continuity of care and document progress.

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid Time Off, Holiday Allowances. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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