Position highlights
UW Health Northern Illinois seeks an experienced LCSW/LCPC to provide behavioral health services in our primary care ambulatory clinics to enhance psychosocial functioning and continuity of care for patients in the greater Rockford, Ill., area.
Working collaboratively with primary care providers and the care coordination team, you will provide initial evaluations, develop treatment plans, conduct individual, group, couple and/or family therapy, and advocate for patients dealing with personal issues including mental illness, addiction and abuse. You will also provide assistance with overall program development, community services, training and education in behavioral and mental health.
Qualifications
- Master’s preferred, with one year of clinical social work required.
Support and benefits
- Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive family-friendly benefits, including health, dental, vision and life insurance, on-site childcare and sick childcare, generous vacation and retirement program.
About the Greater Rockford area
Rockford and northern Illinois offer world-class attractions, outstanding recreation opportunities and beautiful parks — all at a cost of living significantly below those of most metropolitan areas. And for a quick visit, Chicago, Milwaukee and Madison are each just 90 minutes away or less. The Greater Rockford area offers superb cultural, recreational and outdoor amenities along with an eclectic arts community of theater, symphony, museums and dance. With an award-winning park district, Rockford also offers unrivaled outdoor recreation, markets and ethnic festivals, plus Golf Digest-ranked golf courses, endless bike trails and extensive indoor and outdoor sports centers. In addition, we have excellent private, parochial and public school options, including the renaissance Gifted Academy with graduates ranked in the top 5 percent nationally.
Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.
Contact information
For more information on how you can advance your career with UW Health Northern Illinois or to submit your CV and cover letter for consideration, please contact Emily Pfau at epfau@uwhealth.org or call (779) 696-7019.