Behavioral Health Counselor

Healthcare Ascension; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to providing personalized care in a leading health system. This role focuses on delivering behavioral health counseling, conducting assessments, and collaborating with patients and families to ensure effective treatment. With a strong commitment to community well-being, this organization empowers associates to make a positive impact while offering a supportive environment for career growth. Embrace the opportunity to thrive in a diverse and mission-driven workplace where your skills can truly enhance lives.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Long-term & Short-term Disability

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral science or psychology is required.
• Master's degree with completed internship is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health counseling services and conduct patient assessments.
• Administer individual and group therapy and maintain confidential records.

Skills

Behavioral Health Counseling

Patient Assessment

Group Therapy

Therapeutic Activities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science, Social Science, or Psychology

Master's degree in Counseling or Social Work

Job description

Details Sign On Bonus: Up to $10,000.00 Department Name: Outpatient Behavioral Health Schedule:Full time; 2 evenings per week until 7:00 p.m. are required, Fri 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Center Name: Ascension Center for Mental Health Location: Arlington Heights, IL Benefits Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension. *Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Connect with your Talent Advisor today for additional specifics. Responsibilities Provide behavioral health counseling services. Conduct patient assessments and establish therapy treatment goals. Administer individual and group therapy. Maintain thorough and confidential records of observations. Evaluate progress and effectiveness of therapy interventions. Provide patient with information regarding resources and therapeutic activities in the community. Work directly with the patient, family, physician and community providers to ensure active and collaborate care from the initiation of treatment to the time of discharge. Requirements Education: Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science, Social Science, or Psychology required. Additional Preferences Education: Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work with a completed internship is required. Why Join Our Team Ascension Illinois delivers compassionate, personalized care throughout Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. As one of the largest health systems in Illinois with 15 hospitals and more than 230 sites of care, you will find an environment that allows you to thrive and create a career path you love. Join a diverse team of more than 17,000 associates and more than 600 providers who are dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to all. Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 150,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states. Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Pay Non-Discrimination Notice Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants. This employer participates in the Electornic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more inforamtion. E-Verify
Education: Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science, Social Science, or Psychology required.
Provide behavioral health counseling services. Conduct patient assessments and establish therapy treatment goals. Administer individual and group therapy. Maintain thorough and confidential records of observations. Evaluate progress and effectiveness of therapy interventions. Provide patient with information regarding resources and therapeutic activities in the community. Work directly with the patient, family, physician and community providers to ensure active and collaborate care from the initiation of treatment to the time of discharge.