Social Worker - Primary Care, Full-Time, Days

Position Overview

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine Care Network, as a Social Worker at our Kenwood clinic. You will work alongside our Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Senior Care team in a 100% onsite role based in the greater Chicagoland area. Our Kenwood location offers exceptional primary care for adults of all ages, featuring integrated services and specialized care. As a Social Worker, you will be a member of a multidisciplinary team providing consultation, assessment, and interventions for patients and families in need of emotional, social, or psychological support.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicating with Patients and Families
• Adjusting to Patient and Customer Needs
• Adhering to the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Values
• Maintaining an environment in alignment with the organization’s PRIDE values
• Providing administrative coverage when requested
• Attending and participating in staff and other meetings as requested
• Participating in the data collection process for social work
• Representing Social Work in professional and community organizations and providing community outreach
• Serving on committees as assigned
• Supporting the philosophy and objectives of patient services as outlined in the annual ambulatory operating plan
• Demonstrating awareness of and compliance with organizational policies and procedures
• Complying with licensure, regulatory, and accrediting agency standards
• Meeting legal requirements as a mandated reporter, including reporting to agencies such as DCFS
• Adhering to all organizational policies and procedures
• Assessing personal needs for professional growth and seeking appropriate development resources
• Attending continuing education programs as an attendee or presenter
• Belonging to professional and/or specialty organizations
• Promoting Social Work within the hospital through events such as Social Work month, in-services, and lectures

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from a School of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
• Knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan
• At least one year of clinical social work experience in a healthcare setting
• Current state of Illinois Social Work License (LSW) or eligibility for licensure, with the requirement to secure the license within the probationary period

Preferred Qualifications

• LCSW

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: Transparent pay range based on market data, candidate qualifications, and internal equity, with details negotiated for roles under Collective Bargaining Agreements.
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits options are available for eligible roles. Review the full complement of benefit options for more details.