Licensed Clinical Social Worker Jobs in Chicago, IL
Licensed Clinical Social Worker jobs in Chicago are concentrated in neighborhoods like Lakeview, Hyde Park, and the Near North Side, with strong demand from community mental health centers, hospital systems, and public social services agencies. Employers currently hiring include Rush University Medical Center, LifeStance Health, and Rincon Family Services. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Social Work & Community Health
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (9:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)
Pay Range: $29.36 - $47.79 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
SUMMARY
The Licensed Clinical Social Worker is a key member of the Rush University System for Health community. This position provides social work services from a variety of referral sources and connects those patients and community members to relevant resources both internal to Rush and in the community. This position supports relevant programming for the aforementioned population also and may serve as a representative of their department in meetings and presentations. This position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
REQUIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s Degree in Social Work.
- Licensed Social Worker (LCSW) in State of Illinois.
- Two years’ experience in healthcare, care management, mental health and/or social services.
PREFERRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with relevant population(s).
- Professional qualities such as initiative, self-reflection, commitment, responsiveness and adaptability.
- Knowledge of care management, community-based interventions, assessment, counseling and/or motivational interviewing.
- Computer literate (Microsoft Office and others).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: n/a
Responsibilities:
- Works directly with patients and their families to address unmet needs and provide the necessary social work services to achieve their care goals.
- Carries out comprehensive social work assessments by phone or in-person to develop a plan of care for the patient and/or family.
- Connects patients and their families to relevant resources, both at Rush and in the community, to address their needs.
- Provides care management and/or support programming for the aforementioned population as outlined by Manager.
- Documents all client interactions in either the Epic, LCM software and/or other spaces as indicated by Manager.
- Maintains relationships with referring Rush clinics through consistent and timely communication.
- Promotes Rush University System for Health clinical services by referring clients to relevant Rush clinics.
- Represents the department at meetings, conferences or other public engagements on an as-needed basis.
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.
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Who's Hiring
- Rush University Medical Center10

- LifeStance Health3

- Rincon Family Services3

- INSIGHT1

- Mantra Health1

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services13
- Education6
- Non-Profit & Social Services3
- Transportation & Logistics1
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Jobs in Chicago: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a licensed clinical social worker job in Chicago?
Focus your search on Chicago's dense network of federally qualified health centers, county-run behavioral health clinics, and large hospital systems concentrated on the North Side and in the Medical District. Specializations in trauma-informed care, substance use disorder treatment, and child welfare carry strong local demand. Candidates who have completed field placements at Chicago-area agencies and who hold a valid Illinois LCSW license move to the front of applicant pools.
Which companies hire licensed clinical social workers in Chicago?
Chicago licensed clinical social worker roles are posted by Rush University Medical Center, LifeStance Health, and Rincon Family Services and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Local hiring is spread across hospital networks, community mental health organizations, and Cook County human services departments, reflecting Chicago's wide mix of public and private social services providers.
Are there remote licensed clinical social worker jobs in Chicago?
Yes, though with limits, since direct client services and crisis intervention require in-person presence for most caseloads. About 12% of licensed clinical social worker openings tied to Chicago are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those roles tend to concentrate in telehealth therapy, care coordination, and utilization review. Full remote opportunities are most common with insurance-backed telehealth platforms serving the greater Chicago metro.
How can I get a licensed clinical social worker job in Chicago with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Chicago is securing an associate or clinician-in-training position at one of the city's community mental health centers, many of which provide post-graduate supervised hours toward licensure. Hospitals like those affiliated with University of Illinois Health and Rush University Medical Center post roles for social work associates. Targeting Chicago's school-based social services programs and youth-focused nonprofits on the South and West Sides also opens doors early in a career.
Which industries hire the most licensed clinical social workers in Chicago?
The sectors hiring the most licensed clinical social workers in Chicago are Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Non-Profit & Social Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Chicago's combination of major academic medical centers, a large Cook County public health infrastructure, and a dense nonprofit social services sector drives consistently high local demand across those industries.
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