NI-Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

8/21/2026

Entity:

Illinois

Job Code:

NI-3362CL

Job Title:

NI-Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

FLSA Exemption Status:

Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for providing initial evaluations, individual, group, couples and/or family therapy at the clinic. Therapists will work collaboratively with the primary care providers on treatment plans in the ambulatory setting. Act as advocates and help clients gain access to resources while confronting their personal issues, such as mental illness, addiction, and abuse.

Assist the care coordination team (provider, nurse, care coordinators, etc.) by providing behavioral health services to patients and their families in the ambulatory setting to enhance psychosocial functioning and continuity of care. Provides advocacy, information and referral services to patients and families to address their medical and psychosocial needs.  Provides assistance with overall program development, community development, training and education in area of responsibility.  Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of departmental philosophy and objectives, as well as, Health System initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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Conducts comprehensive psychosocial assessments and evaluations to determine patient and family needs considering age, economic, psychological, physical and environmental factors in accordance with Agency guidelines and established timeframes. Maintains confidentiality of position acquired information.

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Collaborates with medical staff, nursing, other health professionals and community agencies to assure the integration. Organizes, leads and participates in patient care conferences, meetings and case reviews, as necessary.

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Develops, implements and evaluates an appropriate intervention plan of care. Performs psychosocial interventions for clients /family following established standards of practice. Provides individual psychotherapy with children, adults and families.

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Conducts initial mental health evaluations resulting in realistic treatment plans. Assessing clients using standardized assessment/screening tools, measures, etc.

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Provide brief, solution focused therapy. Provide group psychoeducation/treatment related to chronic medical conditions. Crisis assessments/triage with appropriate interventions. Provision of other services related to wellness.

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Appropriately documents interventions and plans in the medical record maintaining the confidentiality of position acquired information.

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Provides counseling services to patients and their families to increase the level of psychosocial functioning within scope of position and makes appropriate community referrals as necessary.

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Plans, develops and provides educational programs to patients and families, community groups and healthcare professionals.

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Assists in the supervision, training, education, orientation and validation of competency of new employees, students, other healthcare professionals and community workers, as requested.

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Performs all aspects of care in an environment that optimizes patient and environmental safety and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and compliance efforts.

As needed, additional responsibilities reasonably within the scope of duties and physical requirements may be assigned.  ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND RESPECT FOR PEOPLE COMMITTMENTS.

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Clinical

Will provide all patients age and culturally appropriate assessment/screening and interpretation of clinical and laboratory data. Develops and implements age appropriate interventional plans of care including education within the parameters of their position responsibilities and licensure

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Master's Degree

Required

At least two years of experience providing clinical services in mental health. 

Required

At least two years experience in individual and/or group casework.

Preferred

LCSW license or LCPC.

Required

Current license from the State of Illinois. 

Required

Must possess a current, valid driver’s license issued by the individual’s state of residence.

Required

Basic Life Support/CPR Certification.

Required

LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MAINTAINED PER UW HEALTH POLICY. 

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Successful completion of annual clinical job specific competencies and skill verification tools required.

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Knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span.

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Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with patients, physicians, families, managers and members of the community under varied conditions.

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Excellent organizational, critical-thinking and conflict resolution skills.

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Tolerance of stress and the ability to recognize your own limitations and respond to difficult situations.

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Ability to apply your knowledge and research to clinical problems.

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The capacity to be critical and analytical.

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To work in a self-motivated, independent way.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

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Sedentary: Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Up to 10 lbs.

Negligible Weight

No Weight

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Light: Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may be very little, a job is in this category when it requires a good deal of walking or standing, or when it involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls. To be considered capable of performing a full or wide range of light work, you must have the ability to do substantially all of these activities. If someone can do light work, we determine that they can also do sedentary work, unless there are additional limiting factors such as loss of fine dexterity or inability to sit for long periods of time.

11-25 lbs.

1 - 10 lbs.

Negligible weight

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Medium: Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. If someone can do medium work, we determine that they can also do sedentary and light work.

26-50 lbs.

11-25 lbs.

1 - 10 lbs.

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Heavy: Heavy work involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. If someone can do heavy work, we determine that they can also do medium, light, and sedentary work.

51-100 lbs.

26-50 lbs.

11-25 lbs.

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Very Heavy: Very heavy work involves lifting objects weighing more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing 50 pounds or more. If someone can do very heavy work, we determine that they can also do heavy, medium, light, and sedentary work.

Over 100 lbs.

Over 50 lbs.

Over 25 lbs.

Other - list any other physical requirements or bona fide occupational qualifications not indicated above:

Over 50 lbs.

UW Health does not require, nor does it expect that its employees lift more than 50 lbs unassisted. Objects in excess of 50 lbs should be lifted or moved with mechanical means or through a team lift. Employees in patient care areas are expected to utilize mechanical lifts and adhere to the "Use of Mechanical Lifts (Liko)" policy in the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Manual.

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.

THE EMPLOYEE MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE ALL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT AN APPROVED ACCOMODATION. Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.