Darrick Washington

Licensed Clinical Social Worker · Jesse Brown Va Medical Center

mental health Chicago, IL NPI on file?

Overview

Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
15 years
since Jul 2011
Gender
Male

Experience

Licensed Clinical Social WorkerCurrent
Jesse Brown Va Medical Center
Since Jul 2011 · 15 years · Chicago, IL

Education

City Colleges Of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College
Associates
2006 – 2009
Northeastern Illinois University
Bachelor Of Social Work
2009 – 2010
University Of Illinois At Chicago
Masters
2010 – 2011

Skills

Medical Social Work Mental Health Social Services Gerontology Motivational Interviewing Adolescents Community Outreach Case Management Child Development Co Occurring Disorders Crisis Intervention Child Welfare Customer Service Interventions Post Traumatic Stress Program Development Psychology

About Jesse Brown Va Medical Center

Industry
Medical Practice
Employees
1000 to 4999
Revenue
$100M to <$1B

Professional Overview

Darrick Washington is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, currently affiliated with Jesse Brown Va Medical Center, based in Chicago, IL. As a mental health, Washington contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Chicago, IL. They have been with Jesse Brown Va Medical Center for 15 years. Washington holds academic credentials, including Associates and Bachelor Of Social Work, from City Colleges Of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College and Northeastern Illinois University. Core competencies include Medical Social Work, Mental Health, Social Services, Gerontology, Motivational Interviewing. Jesse Brown Va Medical Center operates in the Medical Practice sector with a workforce of 1000 to 4999 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit mental health professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to mental health specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Chicago, IL healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 59,200 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the mental health specialty. Darrick Washington is one of them.
  • 1,564 mental health professionals are based in IL (out of 48,672 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 56 contacts at Jesse Brown Va Medical Center are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical mental health compensation in IL: $40,000 – $100,000 (median $58,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of mental health professionals in IL: Sole Proprietor (50), Private Practice (29), U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs (16).
  • 4% of mental health professionals in IL hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 85% of mental health professionals in IL have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

Recruiting mental health

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Darrick Washington located?

Darrick Washington is based in Chicago, IL. They are currently affiliated with Jesse Brown Va Medical Center.

What is Darrick Washington's specialty?

Darrick Washington specializes in mental health. Their current role is Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Where does Darrick Washington currently work?

Darrick Washington currently works at Jesse Brown Va Medical Center. They have been there for 15 years.

What is Darrick Washington's educational background?

Darrick Washington attended City Colleges Of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College and Northeastern Illinois University.

How do I contact Darrick Washington for recruiting?

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How do I recruit a mental health professional?

Recruiting mental health professionals typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides contact data for mental health professionals across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.

What is the average salary for a mental health professional in IL?

mental health professionals in IL typically earn $40,000 to $100,000 annually, with a median of $58,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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