Full-Time Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

• Full-Time Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Garfield Counseling Center, Inc. (GCC)
• Chicago, IL 60624 | Full-Time | Behavioral Health / Substance Use Treatment

About Us

Garfield Counseling Center, Inc. (GCC) is a SAMHSA-certified, CARF 3-Year Accredited Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) providing comprehensive behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment services to the Chicago community. As a nonprofit organization licensed under the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS/DBHR), GCC is committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based, and compassionate care to individuals and families affected by substance use and mental health challenges.

We are growing our multidisciplinary clinical team and are seeking a dedicated Full-Time Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to join us.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Project Director, the Full-Time LCSW provides comprehensive clinical behavioral health services for adults with substance use disorders (SUD) and co-occurring disorders (COD), including assessment, treatment planning, evidence-based counseling, crisis intervention, care coordination, and recovery support.

This is a full-time position budgeted at a dedicated 1.0 FTE (100% level of effort) for Year 1 of the program.

The LCSW works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary treatment team to integrate behavioral health treatment with medication-assisted treatment (MAT), peer recovery support, and workforce development services.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive behavioral health screenings, biopsychosocial assessments, and risk assessments, and develop individualized treatment and recovery plans

Provide individual and group counseling using evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and trauma-informed, person-centered approaches

Coordinate care with the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Medical Director, Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS), Project Director, and workforce development partner to ensure integrated treatment, recovery, and employment services

Monitor participant progress, update treatment plans, and provide crisis intervention, relapse prevention counseling, discharge planning, and referrals to housing, healthcare, transportation, education, and other community resources

Support participants in addressing behavioral health barriers that affect workforce readiness, employment, and long-term recovery

Maintain timely clinical documentation and participate in multidisciplinary case reviews, GPRA/SPARS activities, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), and fidelity monitoring

Qualifications

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of Illinois, in good standing

Minimum two years of experience providing behavioral health services to individuals with substance use disorders and/or co-occurring disorders

Experience with evidence-based practices, trauma-informed care, integrated behavioral health, crisis intervention, and multidisciplinary care coordination preferred

Pay Range

$72,000 per year, per the Year 1 program budget. Employment classification, FLSA exempt/non-exempt status, and benefits eligibility will be confirmed by Human Resources prior to posting.

Schedule & Engagement

Full-time, 100% level of effort (1.0 FTE), reporting to the Project Director. Standard weekly schedule to be discussed during the interview process.

Why Join GCC

• Be part of a mission-driven, CARF-accredited organization making a meaningful impact in the Chicago community
• Collaborative, supportive multidisciplinary team environment
• Opportunity to contribute to a newly funded initiative integrating behavioral health treatment, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), peer recovery support, and workforce development services
• Competitive, experience-based compensation

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter for consideration.

Garfield Counseling Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.