Behavioral Health Counselor

Eating Recovery Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

401(K) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Join a leading mental health care provider as a Behavioral Health Counselor, responsible for supporting and caring for patients in a clinical setting. Your role will involve direct patient interaction, managing daily routines, and assisting with therapeutic activities. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of 1 year of Behavioral Health experience is required for BHC II.
• Valid driver’s license is needed with a safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient observation rounds and safety checks.
• Assist patients with de-escalation and coping skills.
• Support patients during meal times and bathroom breaks.

Skills

Direct patient care

Milieu management

Coping skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

This position is for full-time, day shifts.*

Who We Are

ERC Pathlight is an innovative, rapidly growing clinical leader in the behavioral health sector. Founded in 2008 by pre-eminent psychiatrists and psychologists in the eating disorder space, ERC Pathlight now treats over 6,000 patients per year, operates more than 30 facilities in 9 states, and delivers tele-healthcare to patients nationally. We offer the most comprehensive treatment program in the country for patients who struggle with eating disorders, mood and anxiety, and trauma-related disorders.

How you’ll serve our patients:

A Day in the Life - Behavioral Health Counselors - YouTube

As a patient care professional at ERC Pathlight, you can expect to be part of a team that delivers hands-on treatment, therapy sessions, and support to our patients in one of our many centers across the country. The BHC works under the supervision of the Nursing department and is responsible for the direct care of inpatient and residential patients by providing supervision and support.

Responsibilities include:

• Milieu Management, including maintaining daily program structure by following the schedule
• Completing observation rounds and safety checks as ordered by the physician
• Working with patients on de-escalation and coping skills per treatment plan
• Providing patient transportation for medical appointments (may vary by location)
• Taking patient vital signs, weights, urine Specific Gravity (may vary by location)
• Other nursing support duties as assigned
• Acting as secondary support in group therapy (may vary by location)
• Assisting with morning routines and Activities of Daily Living during patient spa/bathroom time
• Meal support and bathroom monitoring, including flush checks for eating disorder patients
• Documenting patient observations, meals, and individual check-ins during shifts

BHC I Must Haves

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Associate's Degree (Preferred)
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record (Required)
• 6+ months of direct patient care/milieu experience (Preferred)

BHC II Must Haves

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred)
• 1 year of Behavioral Health experience (Required)
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record (Required)
• Minimum of 1 year of ERC milieu experience (for internal teammates only)

How We Invest In You

Every role at ERC Pathlight is essential to delivering high-quality care. From day one, we support your growth through ongoing training, continuing education, and internal advancement opportunities.

What We Offer

We prioritize the mental wellness of our team members, offering competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, generous Paid Time Off, 401(K) with company match, and tuition reimbursement.

To apply, please visit our careers page at: https://eatingrecoverycenter.hrmdirect.com/employment/job-openings.php?search=true

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industry: Mental Health Care

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