Social Worker-LCSW-Behavioral Medicine Program, Department of Pediatrics, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Department
BSD PED - Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

About the Department
The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Chicago is a dynamic and stimulating place to work. We strive for the highest level of complex care for children from diagnosis and treatment; provide outstanding education and training for students, postgraduate scholars, and physicians; and nurture the research of Department scholars who seek to elucidate the causes of pediatric disease and identify promising new therapies. In addition to our provision of clinical care at UChicago Medicine (UCM) Comer Children’s Hospital and at our regional sites, we are currently expanding our clinical care across Northern Illinois and Northwestern Indiana. In collaboration with our partners in the Chicagoland Children’s Health Alliance (CCHA; Advocate Children’s Hospital, and NorthShore University Health System). CCHA has responsibility for the care of almost 1 million children. The Department has 6 ambulatory sites and 3 inpatient sites of care across the region with the goal of providing care ‘close to home’ whenever feasible (https://pediatrics.uchicago.edu/). Our mission is to improve the health of every child entrusted to us, in an inclusive environment that is committed to family-centered care, clinical excellence, impactful scholarship, effective disease prevention, and advocacy for the appropriate care of every child. We are especially committed to the children on the South Side of Chicago and to altering the inequities in healthcare. The Department of Pediatrics has approximately 185 physicians, physician-scientists, and scientists in 15 sections that cover the range of pediatric care. Our education program serves the students of the College, the Pritzker School of Medicine (PSOM), 70 categorical pediatric residents, 6 child neurology residents, 58 fellows, and numerous graduate students and post-doctoral fellows. The Department has a staff of 220 advanced practice providers, administrators, research administrators, clinical research associates, and laboratory staff. The Department has an expanding portfolio of Federal, foundational, and Philanthropic awards, and is committed to doubling its research base in the next three years.

Job Summary
In a social service setting, assists with programs such as: child abuse/neglect; permanency planning; family-centered services; prevention of juvenile delinquency; care, treatment and education of youth; self-sufficiency assistance, employment, and related support services; health insurance/Medicaid; provider services or the location of non-custodial parents; and/or modification of child support and medical support orders for children. Assesses the needs of individuals, performs adaptive tests and psychological screening, provides family counseling, and participates as a member of a developmental team. Defines the social and cultural environment in which an individual's family exists. Develops community and University resources and makes appropriate referrals. Identifies emotional supports needed to deal with mental health issues, helps families negotiate through bureaucracies in order to obtain financial and other assistance, and provides information to the developmental team concerning the psycho- social needs of the individual and their family. Ensures clients receive services according to identified needs. Provides clinical diagnostic evaluation and assessment of clients. Provides emergency and crisis intervention services. Documents all pertinent information. Establishes relationships with various social worker departments within the University as well as community agencies at the local and state levels. Provides follow-up care as is necessary, via appointments, visits, or telephone contact with patients, students, families, and/or public health nurses. Documents developmental care in records. Develop and present information to agencies regarding our services. Act as resource to other sectional personnel.

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