Behavioral Health Counselor

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Counselor at Ascension a 2.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all General Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform.

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

This General Medicine position at Ascension 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.

Ascension lists compensation for this physician position at $55k to $80k annually.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $38 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.

Key skills and qualifications: Behavioral Health Counseling, Patient Assessments, Therapy Treatment Goals, Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Record Keeping, Therapy Interventions Evaluation, Community Resource Provision. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves providing behavioral health counseling services, conducting patient assessments, establishing therapy goals, and administering individual and group therapy sessions. Responsibilities also include maintaining confidential records, evaluating intervention effectiveness, and coordinat...

Benefits package: Comprehensive health coverage, Employer-matched 403(b), PTO and holidays, Ascension-paid tuition, Professional development, Employee Assistance Program, Parental leave, Adoption assistance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.