Outpatient Counselor

Summit BHC

2 months ago

Middleton, WisconsinFull TimeCounselor

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Summit BHC as a Outpatient Counselor – Behavioral Health in United States.

Key Responsibilities

help groups and EAP professionals. · Conducts ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services required by the Hospital treatment programs. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL

Requirements

· High School diploma or equivalent required.

Bachelor's degree in social or health services field preferred.

· Experience in counseling field instruction/internship or similar practicum through education or certification process required.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Summit BHC as a Outpatient Counselor – Behavioral Health.

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningGroup SessionsFamily SessionsInitial AssessmentsFollow Up AssessmentsIndividual Treatment PlanDocumentationLiaisonCrisis InterventionAftercare PlanningCase ManagementPatient EducationEducational WorkshopsDe-escalationRestraint CertificationFirst Aid

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Counselor at Summit BHC a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Addiction Counseling physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Addiction Counseling — Physician Career Context

This Addiction Counseling position at Summit BHC 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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Middleton, Wisconsin.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Treatment Planning, Group Sessions, Family Sessions, Initial Assessments, Follow Up Assessments, Individual Treatment Plan, Documentation, Liaison. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Counseling role.

Core responsibilities: The Counselor I provides treatment and support for patients recovering from addictions or behavioral problems, assisting in modifying problem behaviors and potentially counseling families. Essential functions include participating in treatment planning, conducting and co-facilitating group/family se...

Benefits package: Competitive salary, Comprehensive benefit plan. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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