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

Bilingual LCSWs- English/Spanish speaking social worker needed for full-time, direct hire positions providing therapy services with an organization in Chicago. Will implement clinical mental health outpatient services, provide trauma informed individuals, couples family and group therapy and provide community outreach as needed. 
 
LSW/LCSWs- needed for hospice positions in northwest suburbs.  Position is full time, permanent direct hire.  Hospice social worker performs assessments on patients and families, counseling and bereavement support.  Attends and participates in interdisciplinary meetings and care plan conferences on behalf of patients.  Provides advocacy, case management and referral to resources.  A valid driver's license and auto insurance is required.  
 
Social Worker, CADC- needed for part time position providing counseling and therapy services working on the south side of Chicago with the possibility of some hours being completed remotely.  This position is temporary with the possibility of becoming permanent. Must hold CADC. 
 
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.
 
School Social Worker, LSW- needed for part-time (11-15 hr/week) position for a school in the west suburbs of Chicago (position is currently remote). Will work with junior high students facilitating weekly group sessions, handle documentation of services and occasional IEP staffing. Experience with youth and within a school setting preferred. 
 
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. 
 
Bilingual Social Worker- (Polish/English) needed for several positions for an agency located on the northwest side of Chicago. Positions are full and part-time, temp to perm or permanent direct hire. This position will work with the homeless population providing counseling, case management, referrals, advocacy and outreach. 
 
Caseworker- needed for temporary position in the far north sububs of Chicago. Full-time position with most of the work completed remotely. Position is responsible for providing assessments to individuals and families with completion of applications for emergency assistance and helps them to develop short term goals around needs. MSW required. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred, but not required.
 
School Social Workers- needed for temporary positions in Chicago. The social worker provides clinical services to students including provision of individual and group therapy, case management, and crisis intervention support across a broad range of presenting needs, including mood disorders, anxiety, trauma and other emotional/social behavioral issues. They are also responsible for creating assessments and treatment plans for students. Must hold Type 73/PEL (Professional Educator License).
 
 

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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