Behavioral Health Counselor

Ascension; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Transportation savings

Job summary

Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health in Hoffman Estates, IL, seeks a qualified professional to administer group therapy and monitor patient progress within the Adult Psychiatry Low Acuity department.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science, Social Science, or Psychology, with a focus on collaborative, patient-centered care and strong documentation standards to support discharge planning and community resource connections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science, Social Science, or Psychology is required.

Responsibilities

• Administer group therapy.
• Maintain thorough and confidential records of observations.
• Provide the 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 collaborative care from the initiation of treatment to the time of discharge.

Education

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

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Facility: Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health
• Department: Adult Psychiatry Low Acuity

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Administer group therapy.
• Maintain thorough and confidential records of observations.
• Provide the 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 collaborative care from the initiation of treatment to the time of discharge.

Education

What minimum requirements you’ll need

• Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science, Social Science, or Psychology required.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

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