Behavioral Health Counselor

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Counselor at Sanford Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all General Medicine 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.

This General Medicine position at Sanford Health 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.

Stated compensation: $26-$41.5/hr (Est. $54k-$86k/year).

This position also offers production-based compensation: $42 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in United States.

Key skills and qualifications: Counseling, Behavioral health assessment, Treatment planning, Clinical documentation, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Patient education, Crisis intervention, Diagnostic assessment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Counselor assesses patient needs, develops and implements treatment plans, and provides ongoing counseling sessions. They also document sessions and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure patient well-being.