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Humboldt Park Health
Chicago, Illinois

Mental Health Counselor - Behavioral Health - Multiple Shifts Available

CounselorIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$24-$26/hr

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Join Humboldt Park Health’S Growing Behavioral Health Team

Humboldt Park Health is expanding our Behavioral Health team to meet the growing mental health needs of the community we proudly call home. We are seeking compassionate, dedicated Mental Health Counselors to join our team, with opportunities available across day and night shifts and in full-time, part-time, and registry/PRN roles.

This is an evergreen job posting. We continuously accept applications as our staffing needs evolve. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates may be contacted as opportunities become available based on current and anticipated patient care and operational needs.

For more than 130 years, Humboldt Park Health has been deeply committed to caring for the Humboldt Park community. As a 200-bed, community-based acute care hospital, we provide patient-centered, quality care ranging from everyday healthcare needs to treatment for critical conditions.

Our commitment extends beyond the hospital walls through programs and outreach that support individuals and families who are uninsured or underserved, help manage chronic conditions, provide health education, and promote the health and well-being of older adults.

When you join Humboldt Park Health, you become part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to being a place of healing, caring, and connection for our patients, families, and community. As a Mental Health Counselor, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside a compassionate, collaborative Behavioral Health team.

Schedule & Shift Opportunities

We are hiring for day and night shifts, with full-time, part-time, and registry/PRN opportunities available. Schedules and hours may vary based on the position, patient needs, and operational requirements. Flexibility may be required.

Shift Differentials: Eligible shifts may qualify for shift differentials in accordance with Humboldt Park Health’s current policy at the time hours are worked.

Join a Team That Cares for You, TOO

At Humboldt Park Health, we believe caring for our community starts with caring for the people who provide that care. We are committed to supporting our employees through meaningful benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and a team-oriented environment where you can build your career while making a difference.

Full-time Employees May Be Eligible For

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Employer-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO), increasing with years of service
  • Education reimbursement, subject to eligibility
  • Employee wellness programs
  • Additional voluntary benefits

Part-time Employees May Be Eligible For

  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO), increasing with years of service
  • Education reimbursement, subject to eligibility

Registry/PRN Employees May Be Eligible For

  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, upon meeting eligibility

Requirements

  • Opportunities to pick up additional shifts

Come grow with Humboldt Park Health and help us expand access to compassionate behavioral health care for the community we serve. We look forward to connecting with qualified candidates as opportunities arise.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Responsible for coordinating care for a group of patients for a designated period to achieve clinical outcomes.

2. Manages hand-off communication with incoming and outgoing shifts; conducts rounds to familiarize self with patients on the unit.

3. Manages the admission process up to the nursing assessment including contraband checks and new patient orientation and the discharge process specific to accurate return of belongings.

4. Routinely provides one to one assistance to assigned patients.

5. Demonstrates the ability to supervise the therapeutic milieu including de-escalation techniques.

6. Participates in department/unit performance improvement activities.

7. Provides assistance with the basic activities of living as required, instructs on all aspects of self-care.

8. Executes directives provided by the charge nurse.

9. Milieu management abilities.

10. Running Behavioral Health groups.

11. Verbal de-escalation skills.

12. Bachelors degree Required.

13. CPR certification Required.  CPI a Plus.

Key Responsibilities

The Mental Health Counselor is responsible for coordinating patient care, managing unit admissions and discharges, and facilitating therapeutic groups. They also provide direct one-on-one assistance and maintain a safe therapeutic milieu through de-escalation techniques.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Care coordinationPatient admissionPatient dischargeClinical documentationPatient roundsBasic activities of living assistanceCrisis intervention

Behavioral Health — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 32% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$52k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $52k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
89% this job
CME allowance
57%
Sign-on bonus
46%
Loan repayment
14%
PSLF eligible
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Behavioral Health (Counseling) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 304 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Chicago

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$356k
Typical market rent
$2,342/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Humboldt Park Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, IL
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Employer-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
403(b) retirement plan with employer match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Education reimbursement
Employee wellness programs
Shift differentials