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Christie Clinic
Champaign, Illinois

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - OB/GYN

Social WorkerNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$59k-$80k

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Job Description

  • Job Location: University (LLC) - Champaign, IL
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Education Level: Graduate Degree
  • Salary Range: $59357.00 - $79904.00Salary
  • Job Shift: 1st Shift
  • Job Category: Social Work

Christie Clinic's department of OB/GYN is seeking a full-time Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Sign-On Bonus Available) from Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm at the University clinic. This position will allow for a 4 or 5 day work week and include 36 patient contact hours.

Duties include collaborating with the OB/GYN provider team to implement and manage individualized treatment plans for patients facing a variety of conditions, including but not limited to, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, PTSD, phobias, and addictive behaviors.

A Master's in Social Work and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker license required. 3-5 years of post-licensure social work experience, experience working with perinatal populations and women's health issues preferred. Job Qualifications and Expectations:

Job Duties

(This list may not include all of the duties assigned.) Performs mental health evaluations for referred patients, including assessing the need for ongoing psychotherapy or other services.

Provides psychotherapy services for patients in a healthcare setting, using techniques and interventions appropriate to the patients’ needs. Works with the patient to develop treatment plans, including specific goals and objectives to be addressed in psychotherapy.

With permission of the patient, collaborate with referring providers about patient diagnosis, treatment plan, and progress.

Demonstrates strong knowledge of community resources (12 step groups, support services, educational resources, etc.) to ensure appropriate supplemental care or follow up services after termination Demonstrates knowledge of community resources for higher levels of care when required for mental health stabilization.

Knowledge of petitions and referrals to higher levels of care. Provide educational and informational resources to patients and families to optimize resources and care. Complete mandated reports of suspected abuse and/or neglect of minors, disabled adults, and seniors.

Cooperate and collaborate with the investigating bodies for safe plans. Visit notes and orders are completed and transmitted in a timely manner according to policy. Corrections to care plans are entered and transmitted according to the timeline. Maintain information from patients in written and electronic form. Perform related work as required.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in social work PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 3-5 years of post-licensure Social Work experience preferred Experience working with perinatal populations Experience working with women’s health issues CERTIFICATE/LICENSE: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Demands include sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, stretching, and lifting up to 75 pounds. Hearing within, or correctable to, normal range, vision correctable to 20/20 and manual dexterity for the operation of office equipment is required.

Typical Working Conditions

Work is performed in a clinical setting with possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, hazardous waste, bodily fluids and other waste common to a health care environment. Ionizing radiation and medicinal preparations are also common. Requirements may include working irregular hours.

Pay and Benefits

The estimated pay range for this position is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related criteria. We also offer a substantial benefits package, including:

  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Holiday, Birthday)
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • 401k Plan
  • Medical Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Insurance
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Dental Insurance
  • Malpractice/Professional Liability Coverage
  • Vision Insurance
  • Continuing education reimbursement
  • Group Term Life Insurance
  • Relocation expense reimbursement
  • Long Term Disability
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Key Responsibilities

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker will collaborate with the OB/GYN team to perform mental health evaluations and implement individualized treatment plans for patients. Responsibilities include providing psychotherapy services, managing patient progress, and coordinating with community resources for supplemental care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work and a valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license. Preference is given to those with 3-5 years of post-licensure experience, particularly in perinatal populations and women's health.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Mental health evaluationTreatment planningCrisis interventionPerinatal mental healthCase managementMandated reportingClinical documentationCommunity resource coordinationAddictive behaviors counselingAnxiety disorder treatmentMood disorder treatmentPTSD treatmentPatient education

OB/GYN — Social Worker Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) market look like in Illinois?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in licensed clinical social worker (lcsw)ranked against 2,010 Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$59k–$80kLicensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) median $67k (middle half $58k–$70k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$70k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings in Illinois256 active7,183 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusIllinois Social Worker listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 16% offer loan repayment256 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,010 Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Clinical Social Worker - OB/GYN at Christie Clinic a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) — ranked against 2,010 active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Jobs

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.4
Better work-life than 60% of Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,010 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Christie Clinic

Hospitals and Health Care
Champaign, Illinois
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Holiday, Birthday)
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
401k Plan
Medical Flexible Spending Account
Health Insurance
Identity Theft Protection
Dental Insurance
Malpractice/Professional Liability Coverage

Living in Champaign

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$229k≈ 3.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,466/mo≈ 30% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
15 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.7
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Champaign-Urbana, IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.