Behavioral Health Counselor-Full Time Days

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Counselor-Full Time Days at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare a 3.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Behavioral Health physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

This Behavioral Health position at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare 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.

This position is based in Illinois.

Key skills and qualifications: Behavioral health counseling, Patient assessment, Treatment planning, Case management, Crisis intervention, Social history collection, Discharge planning, Community support services. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Counselor provides patient assessments, develops treatment plans, and delivers supportive counseling and case management within a multidisciplinary team. They also manage acute crisis situations, facilitate discharge planning, and serve as a liaison to community agencies.

Benefits package: 401k Matching, Tuition Reimbursement, Loan Forgiveness, Health Insurance, Dental & Vision, Sign-on Bonus Eligibility. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.