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Behavioral Health Counselor - Adult High Acuity

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Ascension

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Hoffman Estates

AI generated summary

  • You need a Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science, Social Science, or Psychology.
  • You will conduct assessments, provide individual and group therapy, maintain confidential records, evaluate therapy effectiveness, and collaborate with patients, families, and providers for comprehensive care.

Requirements

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

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 collaborative care from the initiation of treatment to the time of discharge.

FAQs

What is the schedule for the Behavioral Health Counselor position?

The schedule for this position is full-time, with a 12-hour night shift from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, including rotating weekends and holidays.

Is there a sign-on bonus for this position?

Yes, there is a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000.00 for this position.

What are the salary expectations for this role?

The salary for the Behavioral Health Counselor position ranges from $25.52 to $38.28 per hour, depending on various factors including experience and skills.

What type of education is required for this role?

A bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science, Social Science, or Psychology is required for this position.

What benefits are offered to employees?

Benefits include paid time off (PTO), various health insurance options, retirement benefits with employer match, long-term and short-term disability, employee assistance programs (EAP), parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.

What are the key responsibilities of a Behavioral Health Counselor?

Key responsibilities include conducting patient assessments, establishing therapy treatment goals, administering individual and group therapy, maintaining confidential records, evaluating therapy progress, and coordinating care with patients, families, and community providers.

Is there a preference for experience in this role?

Yes, while specific experience is not listed as a requirement, experience in behavioral health counseling is typically preferred.

Can I work part-time in this position?

This position is full-time, and part-time options are not specified in the job description.

How does Ascension promote community involvement?

Ascension encourages associates to give back, volunteer, and make a positive impact in their communities as part of its mission and values.

Does Ascension provide equal employment opportunities?

Yes, Ascension is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and provides employment opportunities regardless of various legally protected statuses.

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Ascension

A faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1999
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Ascension (www.ascension.org) is a faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care. As one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the U.S., Ascension is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to persons living in poverty and those most vulnerable. In FY2018, Ascension provided nearly $2 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs. Ascension includes approximately 156,000 associates and 34,000 aligned providers. The national health system operates more than 2,600 sites of care – including 151 hospitals and more than 50 senior living facilities – in 21 states and the District of Columbia, while providing a variety of services including physician practice management, venture capital investing, investment management, biomedical engineering, facilities management, clinical care management, information services, risk management, and contracting through Ascension’s own group purchasing organization.