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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.

 

 

 

 

Mary Dungy, MSW

Administrative Assistant

 

Mary Dungy received her Master’s Degree in social work from the School of Social Service Administration at the University of Chicago, and a BA in Religious Studies from the University of Iowa. Mary’s social work experience is primarily in community practice and civic engagement. She currently in a doctoral program at Loyola’s School of Social Work.

 

Mary 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. Social Work p.r.n. also offers a study guide available for check out two weeks at a time.  The cost for these services is a one-time fee of $10.00 payable by cash or check when you arrive.  Practice tests are available by appointment only Monday through Friday during business hours.  Please call us at 708-383-2251 to schedule a time to come in to take the exam or check out the study guide. 

 

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

LCSW- needed for social work coverage at a therapeutic day school in the city, full time or part time. Primary responsibilities include providing individual therapy, case management and crisis intervention support to the student population.  Coverage needed for several months from start.
 
LCSW- needed for a temp to perm position working with youth/adolescents at a partial hospitalization program and intensive outpatient program in the north suburbs. Flexible to full or part time hours, primarily responsible for group, individual and family therapy.
 
CWEL Social Workers- with active Child Welfare License (CWEL) needed for full time work in the city, temporary to permanent or temporary positions available, full time.
 
BSW and MSW- needed for housing case management in Chicago full time. Temporary position provides advocacy, crisis intervention, counseling and problem solving in a variety of areas for all program participants. A valid driver's license is required. Possibility of temporary to permanent.
 
LSW- needed for hospice position, full time, temporary (approx. 2-3 mos.) covering the north side of Chicago and north suburbs to provide counseling, guidance services and support to patients and their families receiving hospice services.
 
School Social Workers-  needed with Type 73/Professional Educator License for full or part time positions in the near west and south suburbs. Positions available in elementary and middle schools.  Experience working with students desired, but not all positions require IEP responsibilities.  Short term (one month) and longer term (through the end of the school year) availability needed.
 

For consideration, email your resume to Cassie Desir at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

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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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