Proficient:

Core Competency Model in Clinical Supervision

New Clinical Supervision Certification training to launch in January 2026!

Looking for a few good volunteer Pilot Testers for our new program, Proficient: A Competency-based Clinical Supervision Program.

Meet our new Partnership!

Lighthouse Clinical Services, PLLC

Illinois Center for Social Work Development has now partnered with Lighthouse Clinical Services in developing a Clinical Supervision Training based on the needs of the future behavioral health professional.

Additional details to follow. Let’s welcome Lighthouse Clinical Services in our quest to close the behavioral health workforce gap!

LIghthouse Clinical Services, PLLC

Supporting, educating, and innovating

Our Vision
Behavioral Health Workforce Shortage Report

Illinois Center for Social Work Development, LLC was created for: Individuals and students interested in a career in social work and behavioral healthcare

We recognize that behavioral healthcare is deeply needed in our communities, but did you know that our weakest link in meeting these demands is the critical lack of licensed providers, and that obtaining clinical supervision is one of the most significant burdens for individuals seeking licensure?

Clinical Supervision Listings

State of Illinois requires all Masters of Social Work graduates to obtain 3,000 hours of clinical supervision before applying to take the Licensed Clinical Social Work exam. Find quality clinical supervision to meet your licensure needs by learning more about our clinical supervision listing service.

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Social Work Career Development and Innovation

Become part of a community of social workers looking to innovate through mentoring, continuing education and research. Find out more about how to become a mentor, clinical supervisor, or part of the Illinois Center for Social Work Development board/committees.

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“Now is the time to define, elevate and promote the profession of social work into a more modern and encompassing identity.”

Contact

Feel free to contact us with any questions.

Email

kkeenan@illinoiscenterforsocialworkdevelopment.com