Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Listed compensation
$66k-$99k
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
Ask the employer about the work setting and time off.
Job Description
Work Schedule: 100% FTE, Monday - Friday 8a-5p; scheduled hours may very within this timeframe; one day until 6p, Fridays off at 4p. You will work at UW Health N. Main St.
Clinic 2601 N Main St.
Additional Components of Compensation May Include
Evening, night, and weekend shift differential
Overtime
On-call pay
At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
- Annual wellness reimbursement
- Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
- Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!
- Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
- Strong shared governance structure
- Commitment to employee voice
Qualifications
- Master's Degree Required
Work Experience
- 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
Licenses & Certifications
- LCSW license or LCPC. Required
- Current license from the State of Illinois. Required
- Valid State driver’s license and proof of liability insurance. Required
- Basic Life Support/CPR Certification. Required
Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day.
It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Job Description
UW Northern Illinois benefits
Key Responsibilities
The Licensed Clinical Social Worker will provide clinical services in mental health, including individual and group casework. The role requires working on-site at the UW Health N. Main St. Clinic during scheduled weekday hours.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) at UW Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) — ranked against 2,010 active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 36 active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% are remote, 47% have no call, 75% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$82k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $82k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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- No call
- No weekends
- No nights
Living in Rockford
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $193k≈ 2.9× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,195/mo≈ 22% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 22 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 92.2
- State income tax
- Up to 5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Rockford, IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.