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Social Worker I - Behavioral Health

Prime Healthcare logoPrime Healthcare$28.42–$41.17/hrChicago, ILAdded 2w ago
  • BLS

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This posting states $28.42–$41.17 an hour. Open social worker jobs in Illinois post a median of $37.49 an hour, the middle half $34.27–$38.83, across 32 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Social workers employed in Illinois earn a median of $30.90 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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About the job

Overview

  • Department: Outpatient Behavioral Health
  • Schedule: Part Time, 10:30 am – 7:00 pm (no weekends)
  • Hospital: Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital
  • Location: 2233 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622
  • Compensation: $28.42 to $41.17 per hour

Responsibilities

To provide emotional support, crisis intervention and counseling; information and referral; referrals for financial assistance and supportive services to patients and families with problems that are related to treatment services, illness, disability or trauma. To provide case management & milieu management, complete psychosocial assessments, assist in the development and re-evaluation of Treatment Plans and work as a member of an interdisciplinary team, and to coordinate discharge planning. Complete necessary documentation and maintain clinical record for each client during his/her length of stay.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

  • Bachelor’s degree Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or other related required.
  • Masters in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor or related field, preferred.
  • Current registration an intern with Board, as appropriate to education and licensing requirements.
  • Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
  • Minimum one (1) year Inpatient l or Outpatient Behavioral Health experience preferred.

Pay Transparency

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $28.42 to $41.17. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure. BILINGUAL Spanish Speaking Preferred.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Part Time < 60

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

From Prime Healthcare's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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