Licensed Behavioral Health Counselor - LCSW LCPC - Maternal Medicine

Ascension; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate healthcare team dedicated to providing personalized care in maternal medicine. This role involves delivering behavioral health counseling services, conducting patient assessments, and collaborating with families and healthcare providers. As part of a leading health system, you'll thrive in a supportive environment that values your contributions and empowers you to make a positive impact in the community. If you're passionate about helping others and want to grow your career in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits with Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance

Community Engagement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Licensure from Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation required.
• BLS Provider preferred, with experience in maternal medicine strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health counseling services to patients.
• Conduct assessments and establish therapy goals for patients.
• Administer individual and group therapy sessions.

Skills

Behavioral Health Counseling

Patient Assessment

Individual Therapy

Group Therapy

Record Keeping

Collaboration with Healthcare Providers

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree or Technical Degree

4 Years of Job-Specific Experience

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department:Maternal Medicine
• Schedule:PRN, as needed, multiple shifts
• Hospital:Ascension Saint Alexius
• Location:Hoffman Estates, IL
• Salary:$31.25 per hour

What You Will Do

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 patients with information regarding resources and therapeutic activities in the community.
• Work directly with patients, families, physicians, and community providers to ensure active and collaborative care from the initiation of treatment to discharge.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• One or more of the following required:
  • Clinical Counselor credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Therapist specializing in Marriage & Family credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or transfer date.
  • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Social Worker specializing in Clinical Practice credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

Schedule: Days and shifts will vary.

Maternal Medicine experience STRONGLY PREFERRED.

Required Licensure: LPC or LSW.

Preferred Licensure: LCPC or LCSW.

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 over 600 providers dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to all.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system with over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities across 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. Careers at Ascension are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of others.

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Ascension provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants and associates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status, or any other legally protected status or veteran status, in accordance with applicable laws.

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As a military-friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers benefits supporting military families, spouses, veterans, and reservists. Our associates are encouraged to apply their military experience and perspectives to their civilian careers.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO), various health insurance options & wellness plans, retirement benefits including employer match, long-term & short-term disability, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), parental leave & adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, and community engagement opportunities.

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation depends on experience, skills, education, performance, and salary range at the time of the offer.