Job Title Licensed Master Social Worker – Psychiatric Location Chicago, IL | Inpatient Psychiatric Schedule / Job Type Contract | 13 Weeks | Full-Time | Onsite | Days, 8-hour shifts (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM), Monday–Friday | Holidays as needed Key Responsibilities • Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and independently develop, implement, and adjust individualized treatment and discharge plans. • Manage a full caseload of moderate to high complexity patients, including those with co-occurring disorders, psychosocial instability, and discharge barriers. • Provide crisis intervention and evidence-based therapeutic services across individual, group, and family settings. • Lead discharge planning efforts, proactively identifying and resolving barriers related to housing, insurance, legal status, and access to care. • Coordinate complex transitions of care, ensuring continuity across inpatient, outpatient, and community-based services. • Independently manage court coordination and legal processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness, while maintaining high-quality clinical documentation. Required Qualifications • Master's Degree in Social Work required. • Active LCSW licensure required. • BLS certification required. • CPI certification required. • Minimum 2 years of relevant clinical experience; new graduates will not be considered. • Proficiency with Epic electronic health records system required. • Ability to ensure full compliance with regulatory, legal, and accreditation standards, including patient rights and mandated reporting. Preferred Experience / Skills • Prior travel therapy or contract assignment experience preferred. • Experience working with patients with co-occurring disorders and complex psychosocial needs. • Background in inpatient psychiatric settings is a plus. Why Join Us • Opportunity to work in a dynamic inpatient psychiatric environment managing clinically complex and meaningful cases. • Monday–Friday daytime schedule with no floating or on-call requirements, supporting a consistent and predictable work-life balance.