Behavioral Health Counselor
Listed compensation
$27.69–$40.50 /hr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
- Your future role at a glance
- Location: Hoffman Estates, IL
- Facility: Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital
- Department: Geriatric Psychiatry Unit
- Schedule: Night shift | Full-time | 7:00 pm - 7:30 am
- Salary: $27.69- $40.50 per hour
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
- Benefits that help you thrive
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
- How you’ll make an impact in this role
- Conduct patient assessments and establish therapy treatment goals.
- Administer individual and group therapy.
- Evaluate progress and effectiveness of therapy interventions.
- Provide patient with information regarding resources and therapeutic activities in the community
What minimum requirements you’ll need
Education
Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science, Social Science, or Psychology required.
What additional preferences we're seeking
BH inpatient experience is highly preferred
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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Key Responsibilities
The counselor will conduct patient assessments, establish treatment goals, and administer individual and group therapy sessions. They are also responsible for evaluating patient progress and connecting patients with community resources.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science, Social Science, or Psychology. Previous experience in behavioral health inpatient settings is highly preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Clinical Psychology — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 32% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$40k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $40k 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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