Chicago - Staff Information

 

 

 

  

 

Mary Dungy-Akenji, MSW

Chicago Coordinator

 

Mary Dungy holds a Masters degree in Social Work from the University of Chicago's school of Social Service Administration. Mary's professional social work experience has been a diverse mix of community organizing, policy, advocacy, case management and guardianship work. Mary is also a current doctoral student at Loyola University of Chicago's School of Social Work and holds a Master's degree in theology.


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

 

 

Of Interest

 
Social Work p.r.n. Announces Partnership with CEU Creations
 
We are so glad to be a featured sponsor with CEU Creations which will allow us to offer discounted CEUs to our staff. CEU Creations offers a wide-range of CEs that are informative, engaging and affordable. Click here to view the latest offerings and be sure to check back frequently as events are always being added. 
 
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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

Violence Recovery Clinical Case Manager- needed for full-time, temporary position working on a hybrid schedule- partly remote and partly in-person. This position will assess and provide case management, crisis counseling and intervention support and safety planning to those impacted by domestic violence in the city of Chicago and by multi-victimization, including domestic violence, sexual abuse, sexual assault, human trafficking and other types of violence.
 
LSW and LCSW, Contract Therapist- needed for part-time positions on an as-needed basis providing therapy. Includes supervision support and will be conducted in a hybird form of in-person and remote telehealth services. 
 
School Social Worker- needed for full and part-time positions in the south suburbs. Must hold Type-73 licensure. 
 
CADC or MSW- with professional substance abuse experience needed for temp or temp to perm, part-time (M, W, F) position with the potential to become full-time. The social worker will provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of adults, children and their families especially as it pertains to mental health and substance abuse. 
 
MSW, Clinical Case Manager- needed for full-time, temporary position providing a broad range of specialized clinical case management services within guidelines established by the organization and specific programs. Populations served may include children, adults, families, immigrants, refugees and those with mental illness or substance abuse disorders. 
 
BSW, MSW, LSW or LCSW- needed for temp, possibly permanent, full-time position as a hospice social worker. This position will act as a member of the hospice interdisciplinary team, provide social service counseling and guidance to facilitate the maximum function and coping capacity of each patient and family member. Will support the Provider Relations activities and provide bereavement counseling to family members. 
 
LCSW or LSW- needed for full-time, temporary (possible temp to perm) hospice position. This position is remote, but located in Champaign, IL. This position will provide a wide range of psychosocial care to terminally ill patients and their families. 
 
LCSW, Supervisor- needed for full-time, permanent position in Chicago providing trauma-informed crisis intervention, case management, individual counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma support groups. 
 
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, DuPage 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. 
 
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. 
 
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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