Crisis Counselor, Community Crisis Response

This Crisis Counseling position at Heritage Behavioral Health Center is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Heritage Behavioral Health Center lists compensation for this physician position at $48k to $75k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in Illinois.

Key skills and qualifications: Crisis intervention, Behavioral health assessment, De-escalation, Counseling, Case management, Decision-making, Problem-solving, Written communication. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Crisis Counseling role.

Core responsibilities: Provide face-to-face, phone, and virtual crisis intervention to individuals experiencing mental health or substance use distress in various community settings. Collaborate with internal and external providers to ensure coordinated care, including assisting with involuntary admission processes and li...

Benefits package: Wellness Days – Every other Friday off PAID (26 days per year), Generous vacation, sick, and personal leave, Paid holidays, Health Club/Fitness reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Continuing education opportunities, Tuition assistance program, Agency-provided life insurance and short-term disability. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.