Clinical Reviewer (Social Worker IV)

Agency: Department of Human Services

Location: Chicago, Illinois, 60634

Opening Date: 10/03/2025

Closing Date: 10/17/2025

Salary:  Anticipated Salary: $7,345 - $10,734 per month ($88,140 - $128,808 per year)

Category: Full Time 

County: Cook

Number of Vacancies: 1

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This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number: 50544

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Statewide Director of Social Work, travels to conduct intensive, structured, on-site individual treatment plans and clinical reviews at Department of Human Services (DHS)/Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) hospital social workers and social work directors and other clinical personnel to review and analyze person-specific and systemic barriers to discharge. Collaborates with local hospital staff to identify and evaluate appropriate and available DHS/DBHR operational and community resources. Provides in-service training for social workers and other staff. 

Essential Functions

• Under the direction of the Statewide Director of Social Work, travels to conduct intensive, structured, on-site individual treatment plans and clinical reviews at Department of Human Services (DHS)/Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) hospitals in Illinois. 
• Prepares confidential clinical information in spreadsheet format for aggregated analysis. 
• Assists the Statewide Director of Social Work with formulation of regional and program design/expansion recommendations, incorporating the most effective and efficient utilization of state resources. 
• Conducts systemic, organized follow-up reviews onsite with local social workers/other DBHR clinicians and treatment teams to ensure recommendations are followed or amended as required by dynamic clinical and systemic circumstances. 
• Collaborates with local hospital staff to identify and evaluate appropriate and available DHS/DBHR operational and community resources for individuals receiving extended care and assist with liaising with said resources as needed.
• As an advanced level social worker, provides in-service training for social workers and other staff on civil and forensic utilization review processes. 
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a master’s degree in social work from a recognized school of social work, supplemented by three (3) years of supervised post master’s clinical social work practice.
• Requires possession of a clinical social worker’s license from the Department of Professional Regulation.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to travel statewide in the performance of job duties.
• Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

* The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm; 1-hour unpaid lunch
Work Location: 4200 N Oak Park Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60634

Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery

Clinical Operations

Social Work
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov

Posting Group: Social Services

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• A Pension Program
  Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance 
• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually 
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
  10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
     * Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules (as applicable)
• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx