Behavioral Health Counselor - Day Shift, Tuition Support

Ascension; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental/Vision coverage

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Ascension is hiring for a Behavioral Health role in Melrose Park, IL. The position is day shift, full-time, in the Behavioral Health Outpatient department.

You will conduct patient assessments, administer individual and group therapy, and maintain confidential records while evaluating progress and guiding treatment goals. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science, Social Science, or Psychology, with a Master's in Counseling or Social Work preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conducts patient assessments and establishes therapy treatment goals.
• Administers individual and group therapy. Maintains thorough and confidential records of observations.
• Evaluates progress and effectiveness of therapy interventions.
• Provides patient with information regarding resources and therapeutic activities in the community.

Skills

Patient assessment

Therapy administration

Record keeping

Care planning

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science / Social Science / Psychology

Master's degree in Counseling or Social Work

Job description

Ascension is hiring for a Behavioral Health role in Melrose Park, IL. The position is day shift, full-time, in the Behavioral Health Outpatient department.

You will conduct patient assessments, administer individual and group therapy, and maintain confidential records while evaluating progress and guiding treatment goals. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science, Social Science, or Psychology, with a Master's in Counseling or Social Work preferred.