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Cynthia E. Hanifin, MSW Chicago Coordinator
Cynthia E. Hanifin, MSW (she/her) is a clinical social worker and community arts organizer. She holds a Master of Social Work from Florida State University and a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Northwestern University.
Cynthia’s professional social work experience includes individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, advocacy, healthcare, expressive arts therapy, and arts organizing. She also is the producer and founder of Zine Club Chicago, a free event series focused on cultivating community through creative expression. As a Chicago native, Cynthia is excited to support the social work community.
To discuss employment opportunities or staffing needs, Cynthia can be reached at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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1st Annual Conference on Children’s Mental Health
Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center will host Nurturing Resilience Through Hope & Healing - 1st Annual Conference on Children’s Mental Health on Sept. 9-10, 2025 at the Conviser Law Center in the West Loop. This two-day conference is designed for mental health professionals dedicated to supporting children and families impacted by trauma, including child sexual abuse. The event will bring together leading voices in the field and provide hands-on tools and knowledge to strengthen trauma-informed care in real-world settings. Featuring keynote speakers Jane Silovsky, PhD, and Kelly Kinnish, PhD, along with 90-minute breakout sessions led by mental health professionals including social workers, the conference offers the opportunity to earn CEUs while deepening your impact on the lives of children and families.
For more information, visit the ChicagoCAC website.
Looking For a Social Work Job in the Chicago Area?
We’re looking for you! Social Work p.r.n. is seeking MSW and BSW professionals interested in temporary, temp to hire, and direct hire work in the Chicago area in all fields of practice. We provide social workers with a bridge to temporary and permanent placement opportunities while working to promote social work interests. If you are a new graduate, interested in making a shift in your career, new to the region, retired, or seeking temporary employment, we’d love to hear from you. Applicants must possess an MSW or BSW degree from a CSWE-accredited university.
It's Back to School Time! Are you Seeking a School Social Work Position?
Social workers with a Professional Educator License (PEL) are invited to join our team! Please get in touch to learn more about how we could help you with your search for a temporary, temp to hire, or direct hire position as a school social worker. Applicants must possess an MSW or BSW degree from a CSWE-accredited university.
Illinois LSWs No Longer Require ASWB Exam
Under new changes, Illinois Licensed Social Workers (LSW) no longer require a licensing exam, new applicants are no longer required to complete ASWB's Masters exam prior to licensure and LSW licenses will be issued to those having applied to IDFPR with all other requirements met. Read more about this update and see FAQs here.
Social Worker Licensure Compact
As of July 14, 2022 draft legislation for the Social Worker Licensure Compact has become available. To view, please click here.
The Lifeline and 988 - National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. While some areas may be currently able to connect to the Lifeline by dialing 988, this dialing code will be available to everyone across the United States starting on July 16, 2022.
Learn more about this resource here.
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.
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