Behavioral Health Counselor- Bipolar Disorder Center, Full Time

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

3 days ago

Illinois$56.8K - $79.5KFull TimePsychiatry

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Northwestern Memorial Healthcare as a Behavioral Health Counselor – Bipolar Disorder Center, Full Time in United States. Company Description At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry.

Key Responsibilities

specific and programmatic issues. Refer and link clients to other human services programs. Serve as a liaison to other agencies as needed. Train other providers and non

providers in areas relating to service specialties.

Requirements

Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers.

If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $56.8K - $79.5K

Signing bonus: $1.

401(k) with employer match.

Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Northwestern Memorial Healthcare in United States.

Key Skills

Behavioral Health CounselingPsychosis TreatmentCase ManagementTreatment PlanningPsychoeducationCrisis InterventionClient AssessmentInterdisciplinary TeamworkAdvocacySkills TrainingSupportive CounselingCommunity SupportConsultationLiaison ServicesProgram Training

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Counselor- Bipolar Disorder Center, Full Time at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Psychiatry physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

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

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry 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.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Illinois.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Transparent compensation ($38k–$38k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Behavioral Health Counseling, Psychosis Treatment, Case Management, Treatment Planning, Psychoeducation, Crisis Intervention, Client Assessment, Interdisciplinary Teamwork. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Counselor serves as the primary contact for clients and families in the Recovery from Early Psychosis Program, responsible for assessing needs, developing treatment plans, and providing supportive counseling and case management services under supervision. Key duties include ori...

Benefits package: Tuition Reimbursement, Loan Forgiveness, 401(k) Matching, Lifecycle Benefits, Sign-on Bonus Eligibility. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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