Chicago - Staff Information

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Cassie Desir, MSW, LSW

Chicago Coordinator

 

Cassie Desir holds a Master's Degree in Social Work and a BA in Sociology from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Cassie's professional social work experience has primarily involved providing advocacy and counseling services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault while educating the community on these issues. Cassie has supervised staff and interns in various settings, and has volunteered her time working with homeless women and providing grief support to bereaved families. Cassie has a passion for making jewelry and using art to facilitate healing and social change. She joined Social Work p.r.n. in 2014.


Cassie can be reached at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

 

Of Interest

Is Social Media Affecting Our Mental Health?
 
This article discusses the possible link between social media and poor mental health, along with a fear of being without our cell phones. In many cases, social media is leading to negative comparisons and slowly replacing the need for social interactions. 
 

Searching For Jobs Outside the Traditional Social Work Setting

Our founder, Joan Upshaw, was a strong believer that social workers could bring value to any position or organization. All of us at Social Work p.r.n. support that belief. This insightful article from USC's online Doctor of Social Work program details the challenges and benefits of moving from the nonprofit world into a corporate setting.

Social Work p.r.n. Offers Group Supervision

Do you want to become licensed as an LCSW (or LSW if you hold your BSW) and don’t know where to get the necessary supervision?

Do you currently receive supervision at your place of employment and this supervision does not fulfill the licensing requirements?

Do you want to jump start your career by becoming licensed?

We can help.  Social Work p.r.n. offers group supervision on Wednesday evenings here in our office in Oak Park.  Our group clinical supervision meets the requirements of the Illinois Departments of Professional Regulation for persons seeking licensure as Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) and if you have a BSW, as Social Workers (LSW). The fee is $42 per session.  For additional information please call 708-383-2251.

Computerized practice test for the LSW or LCSW offered 

Social Work p.r.n. offers social workers the opportunity to prepare for the LSW or LCSW exam with a user-friendly, computer-based practice test. The program allows you to take practice exams and to review your missed/incorrect answers.  Practice tests are available by appointment only Monday through Friday at 4:00pm.  Please call us at 708-383-2251 to schedule a time to come in to take the exam. 

 

Chicago Location

SOCIAL WORK p.r.n. CHICAGO
1101 Lake Street, Suite 402
Oak Park, Illinois 60301

CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone: 708.383.2251
Fax: 708.383.2283
E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

AREAS SERVED
The entire eight county Chicago metropolitan area: Cook, Lake, DuPage, Will, Kane, McHenry, Grundy, and DeKalb.

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Chicago Job Openings

LSWs and LCSWs- needed for medical social work positions in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Positions are responsible for providing consultation, education, psychosocial and discharge planning services to patients and their families while working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Prior hospital experience is strongly preferred. Familiarity with medical charting systems (EPIC, Allscripts, Careport, etc.) preferred. Positions are full-time and on site. No on-call or weekends required. 
 
MSW- needed for housing case management work with veterans. Position is full-time and works on site (mostly at Hines VA), for one year duration. Position also works on issues facing homeless veterans in Cook County.  
 
LCSWs- needed for full-time, permanent positions. One will work as a team leader in the south suburbs providing supervision and support to clinicians and the other will review and evaluate program documentation and service delivery to indentify areas of improvement and action plans. 
 
LCSWs- needed for direct hire positions working as Independent Contractors for a private practice. Work can be on-site or remote depending on client needs. Can work part or full-time, as many hours as preferred. Opportunities also exist for program development and service provision to  law enforcement and to alternative schools in Will and Grundee counties.
 
LSWs- needed for full-time, permanent position available in north suburbs and northwest suburbs. This position will perform assessments on patients and families, counseling and bereavement support. Driver's licenese and auto insurance required. 
 
LSWs or CADCs- needed for part or full-time, temporary position working within a social service agency, but based in a courtroom setting. Will complete substance use screenings and behavioral questionnaires to clients who have been referred by the court. 
 
LCSW, Therapist- needed for part-time, direct hire position working as an independent contractor for an agency in Chicago. Position is responsible for providing diagnostic assessments, therapy, counseling and support services for a diverse caseload. The clinician can work virtually, in schools or within a private practice. 
 
LSW, Medical Social Worker- needed for full-time, temporary position working 8a-4:30p for 4-6 weeks at an Intensive Care Unit in the Joilet area. 
 
BSWs, MSW and LCSWs- needed for various positions at child welfare agency in Peoria area.  Positions are permanent, full time and direct hire.  BSW position requires Child Welfare License (CWEL) but other positions do not.  Positions work with individuals and families to provide counseling and support services around adoption and foster care programs.  Supervisory positions available.  
 
LCSWs- needed for therapist and supervisory roles at a non-profit agency in Chicago serving low income individuals in the city.  Positions responsible for implementing mental health services to clients as well as program planning and development.  Positions are full time, permanent direct hire.  Agency provides a comprehensive benefits package and clinical consultation and support to staff.
 
MSW- with CWEL (Child Welfare License) needed for full-time, permanent, direct hire position in an agency serving homeless youth and their families in the Chicagoland area. Will provide case management services and provide assessments to develop service plans. 
 
 
Case Manager, MSW- needed for a case management position in supportive housing with a social service agency in Chicago. This is a full-time, long-term, temporary assignment.
 
LCSWs- needed for various positions in Chicago and surrounding suburbs. These are full-time, direct hire, but some part-time opportunities may be available. These positions will provide mental health services to older adults and their families including psychotherapy and assessments. 
 
 
 

To apply for one of these positions, please send your resume to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and place the job title in the subject of the email. 

 

Chicago Helpful Links

NASW, Illinois Chapter
www.naswil.org

Division of Professional Regulation, IDFPR
https://www.idfpr.com/

Society for Social Work Leadership in Healthcare, Illinois Chapter
www.sswlhc.org/html/chapter-illinois.php

American Case Management Association, Illinois Chapter
http://www.acmaweb.org/net/chapter_site.aspx?eID=1590&chid=8

Illinois Society for Clinical Social Work
www.ilclinicalsw.com/

Employee Assistance Professionals Association, Northern Illinois Chapter
www.nieapa.org

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