Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCSW

Location: Chicago, IL

Hospital: Ascension Saint Joseph

Department: Inpatient Eating Disorder Unit

Schedule: Day Shift | Full-time

Salary: $76,669.59 - $112,129.78 per year

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

• Specialized Evaluation:Apply advanced clinical knowledge to assess and diagnose complex mental, emotional, behavioral, and developmental disorders.
• Psychosocial Testing:Administer and interpret standardized measures of psychosocial functioning to identify addictions, disabilities, and psychiatric conditions.
• Multidisciplinary Consultation:Coordinate with team managers, statutory agencies, and voluntary organizations to ensure holistic adherence to the patient's care plan.
• Regulatory Documentation:Maintain rigorous clinical documentation in strict accordance withHIPAA, state licensure boards, and federal healthcare regulations.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• One or more of the following required:
  • Marriage and Family Therapist credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
• Driver's License preferred.
• Certified Case Manager credentialed from the American Case Management Association (ACMA) preferred.
• Certified Case Manager credentialed from the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC) preferred.

Education:

• Master's degree in Social Work required.

Work Experience:

• 3 years of experience preferred.
• Previous experience in an acute setting preferred.

This position is for an individual therapist on the eating disorder inpatient unit

Responsibilities include: individual therapy, exposure therapy, running of therapy groups, and milieu management.

A valid LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) is required for this role

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