Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Your future role at a glance

Location: Chicagoland Area

Facility: Ascension Illinois

Department: Case Management

Schedule: Day shift | Full-time

Salary range: $73,018.66 - $106,790.27 per year

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ 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.

Benefits that help you thrive

• 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

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Coordinate the interdisciplinary plan of care across the continuum from admission to discharge while integrating patient and family preferences

• Monitor patient care through assessments, evaluation, and record reviews while serving as a resource for documentation, service appropriateness, and post-discharge options

• Advocate for necessary resources and barrier removal while maintaining ongoing dialogue with supervisors and providers to execute care plans

• Provide clinical oversight of other associates as needed

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• One or more of the following required:

• Clinical Counselor obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

• Counselor specializing in Clinical Practice obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

• Social Worker specializing in Clinical Practice obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

• Case Manager credentialed from the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC) preferred.

• Case Manager credentialed from the American Case Management Association (ACMA) preferred.

Education:

• Master's degree in Social Work required.

Work Experience:

• 3 years of experience preferred

What additional preferences we're seeking

• LCSW in IL

• Hospital care management experience needed

• Previous Behavioral Health experience desired

• Able to commute, if needed, to the Chicago, IL area

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) ( poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) ( poster.

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