Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Wellness

Department BSD PSY - Clinical Social Work About the Department The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience at the University of Chicago has a longstanding commitment to excellence in clinical care, education, and research. Its faculty bring expertise across the psychiatric subspecialties and in behavioral neuroscience, with a shared focus on advancing the understanding and treatment of mental illness. Research within the Department is broad and multidisciplinary, spanning clinical, translational, and neuroscience research. Areas of expertise include anxiety and mood disorders, autism spectrum disorders, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, dementia and cognitive disorders, eating and weight disorders, including obesity, substance use disorders, and impulse control and related disorders. This work is carried out through established research programs, including the Center for Psychiatric Genetics, the Human Behavioral Pharmacology Laboratory, the Addictive, Compulsive and Impulsive Disorders Research Program, and the Eating Disorders Research Program. Many faculty hold appointments in the University of Chicago Neuroscience Institute, and the Department supports NIH-funded T32 training programs in eating disorders and in addictions. Faculty also examine developmental and other factors that influence mental health and treatment response, using approaches such as neuroimaging, genetics and genomics, human behavioral pharmacology, behavioral research, and clinical investigation. Together, these efforts support the Department’s mission to advance psychiatric knowledge, educate the next generation of clinicians and scientists, and improve outcomes for individuals affected by mental illness. Job Summary We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to provide mental health and wellness support for medical staff, resident and fellow physicians, and UChicago Medicine faculty. This role will provide individual and group therapy tailored to the unique personal and professional stressors experienced by healthcare professionals, including burnout, compassion fatigue, work-life balance, anxiety, stress, and adjustment challenges. The LCSW will utilize evidence-based, trauma-informed interventions to promote resilience, emotional well-being, healthy coping strategies, and overall wellness. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the healthcare environment and the demands placed on medical professionals, along with the ability to provide compassionate, confidential, and clinically appropriate support in a fast-paced setting. Responsibilities Psychosocial Assessment: Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify the emotional, mental health, and social needs of residents, fellows, faculty, and staff. Collaborate with medical and mental health professionals to develop individualized treatment goals and care plans. Individual Therapy: Provide confidential, goal-focused, evidence-based, and time-limited individual psychotherapy to residents, fellows, faculty, and staff experiencing emotional or psychological distress. Address concerns such as stress, anxiety, burnout, compassion fatigue, adjustment, work-life balance, relationships, and other personal or professional challenges. Opportunities may be available to facilitate group therapy based on program needs and the candidate’s interest and expertise. Crisis Intervention: Provide timely clinical support during mental health and emotional crises, including assessment, de-escalation, safety planning, and appropriate referrals to higher levels of care or community resources when indicated. Wellness and Resilience: Support the development of healthy coping strategies, resilience, self-care, and work-life integration. Contribute to initiatives that promote emotional well-being and a healthy, supportive workplace culture within the medical center. Collaboration and Teamwork: Collaborate with UChicago Medicine’s Graduate Medical Education Office of Well-Being and the Office of Wellness and Vitality, as well as clinical, administrative, and leadership teams, to support the overall well-being of residents, fellows, faculty, and staff. Serve as a resource and advocate for individuals navigating the unique demands of the healthcare environment. Care Coordination and Referrals: Connect individuals with appropriate internal and external resources and services based on identified needs. Exercise appropriate clinical judgment when making referrals for additional behavioral health, medical, financial, legal, housing, educational, or other supportive services. Documentation and Record Keeping: Maintain timely, accurate, and complete electronic documentation of assessments, treatment plans, therapy sessions, interventions, referrals, and client progress in accordance with legal, ethical, regulatory, and organizational requirements. Treatment Monitoring: Monitor and document progress toward measurable treatment and care plan goals, evaluate the effectiveness of interventions, and modify treatment approaches as clinically appropriate. Caseload Management: Manage a caseload of up to 30 patients per week while maintaining high-quality clinical care, timely documentation, appropriate follow-up, and accessibility to the populations served. Confidentiality and Professional Standards: Maintain strict confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive personal, professional, and clinical information. Comply with HIPAA, applicable laws and regulations, professional standards, the Social Work Code of Ethics, and UChicago Medicine policies and procedures. Regulatory and Clinical Compliance: Review, interpret, and apply applicable federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, policies, and procedures governing clinical social work practice. Meetings and Program Participation: Participate in clinical, interdisciplinary, administrative, and wellness-