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Medical Social Consultant - Illinois Department of Corrections, College of Medicine

University of Illinois Chicago
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Jun 10, 2025


Medical Social Consultant - Illinois Department of Corrections, College of Medicine

Medical Social Consultant - Illinois Department of Corrections, College of Medicine

Hiring Department: DOM Correctional Medicine

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1035468

FTE: 1

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

Shift: Days

# of Positions: 2

Workplace Type: On-Site

Posting Close Date: June 10, 2025

Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $71,000.00 - 82,000.00 / Annual Salary

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

The Medical Social Consultant works as a member of a dynamic team of medical professionals and correctional workers to provide therapeutic services to individuals in custody within the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • The Medical Social Consultant is responsible for diagnosing and treating patients with mental health disorders, as well as various behavioral and emotional disturbances
  • The Medical Social Consultant will provide mental health assessments, individual and group therapy, and support activities for clients to meet their emotional and social needs.
  • The Medical Social Consultant will provide services both via telehealth and in-person at the Joliet Inpatient Treatment Center.
  • The Medical Social Consultant is responsible for documenting assessments and individual and group therapy sessions.
  • Performs other duties as designed


  • Minimum Qualifications Required:

    1. Master's degree from an accredited school or university in social or behavioral science or a related health specialty area.
    2. Current State of IL Licensure as a Licensed Social Worker or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.


    To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

    Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.

    The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

    The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

    To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/15174?c=uic

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