at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Title:
Rush Wellness LCSW Psychotherapist -$5k Sign on (Copley in Aurora)
Department:
Community/Mental Health
Shift:
1st
Full/Part:
Active Regular FT (72 to 80 hours per pay period)
Specialty:
Social Work/Human Services
Job Number:
2023-1938
Job Description:
Job Title: LCSW Psychotherapist – RUSH Wellness @ Copley
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Licensed Clinical Social Worker to be part of our team at RUSH University Medical Center!
We strongly encourage people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities to apply. RUSH is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team. If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know. In your application, please also feel free to note which pronouns you use (e.g., she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc.).
Position Highlights :
RUSH Wellness is a philosophy.It is based on the simple belief that advances in quality patient care are directly tied to the well-being and vitality of providers, students and staff. At a time when health care professionals around the country are suffering from unprecedented levels of anxiety, depression, burnout and suicide, RUSH Wellness aspires to create highly innovative, evidence-based solutions that will positively impact our community and the future of health care.
The LCSW psychotherapist will directly contribute to this mission by providing diagnostic assessments, therapy, and care management services to RUSH employees and students (“clients”). The LCSW psychotherapist is expected to become deeply familiar with and contribute to RUSH Wellness programming, services, and resources in order to share this information with clients and forward the vision of the RUSH Wellness initiative. This position will be a part of the RUSH Wellness initiative at RUSH Copley in Aurora, IL and will be a part of the larger RUSH Wellness team that is based on the Chicago campus. This is a full-time position and is a hybrid work from home arrangement, providing both in-person and telehealth psychotherapy. The LCSW psychotherapist will join a welcoming and positive work environment with significant opportunities for leadership development and growth.
The LCSW psychotherapists on this team receive both individual and group supervision and have access to continuing education opportunities throughout the hospital system. This position will report under the Social Work and Community Health (SWaCH) department to access advancement opportunities like the performance enhancement ladder and National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program. Learn more about the latter at:www.nhsc.hrsa.gov/loan-repayment/nhsc-loan-repayment-program. This position exemplifies the RUSH mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with RUSH policies and procedures.
Position Responsibilities:
+ Forwards the mission and values of the RUSH Wellness initiative, including promotion of individual well-being.
+ Conducts regular appointments with clients, including diagnostic assessments, therapy, and care management services.
+ Provides the full range of evidenced-based psychological screening, assessment, psychosocial & behavioral interventions and education using best practice models.
+ Establishes a positive and trusting relationship with clients.
+ Continuously assesses clients and re-evaluates treatment plans as appropriate.
+ Refers clients to outside mental health support and/or agencies as appropriate.
+ Maintains privacy and confidentiality of each client and their situation.
+ Records, maintains, and signs documentation according to standards outlined by Wellness leadership.
+ Manage client load and schedule, including appropriate correspondence and documentation to support excellent client care.
+ Implements outlined rapid triage and assessment algorithms in order to provide clients with appropriate treatment plans, as directed by Wellness leadership.
+ Provide support to RUSH Wellness programming as appropriate, including contributions to monthly communications, trainings, webinars, and other services.
+ Support daily operations at the Wellness space at RUSH Copley by maintaining high quality client experience.
+ Exemplifies the RUSH mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with RUSH policies and procedures, including complying with all RUSH University Medical Group Customer Service Standards.
Required Qualifications:
+ Master’s degree in Social Work or above
+ Licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Illinois
+ Two years’ experince in healthcare, care management, mental health and/or social services.
+ High emotional acuity, including excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills
+ Strong active listening, critical thinking, judgment, and decision-making skills
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Clinical experience with anxiety disorders, trauma, and the evidence-based treatment of those disorders, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Company Highlights:
+ RUSH was recently ranked among the top 20 hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
+ Eleven RUSH programs were recently ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report.
+ RUSH was recently ranked first for Quality and Accountability among 102 leading academic medical centers in the US in a study conducted by the health care services company Vizient.
+ Ranked among the top academic medical centers in the country, RUSH University Medical Center is an outstanding place to enhance your career. Everything we do centers on one goal: improving patient care.
+ RUSH offers a competitive salary, and valuable healthy living benefits including health, dental and vision to help you maintain and improve your health. RUSH also offers several ways to invest in your future.
RUSH is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Rush University Medical Center is one of the country’s leading medical centers pushing the boundaries of healthcare services with innovative, compassionate, and accountable team members. Are you ready to challenge and grow your skills, contribute to providing top-quality patient care, and enhance your career? Rush is a diverse and inclusive culture and offers a competitive salary, and a valuable compensation package including health, dental and vision benefits, retirement, health savings accounts, and tuition assistance to invest in your future.
