Behavioral Health Outreach Specialist
Job Description
About the Role
Join Heritage Behavioral Health Center as a Behavioral Health Outreach Specialist – Every Other Friday Off in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide individualized, recovery
- focused outreach in community settings, including to individuals disengaged from services.
- Assist clients with developing daily living skills, symptom management strategies, and community integration skills.
- Provide early intervention and support for individuals experiencing first
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent plus 5 years of supervised mental health or social service experience
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, education, or human services preferred
- Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) credential through IAODAPCA
- Minimum age of 21
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $23 - $25/hr
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Heritage Behavioral Health Center in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Outreach Specialist at Heritage Behavioral Health Center a 4.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Behavioral Health physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Behavioral Health — Physician Career Context
This Behavioral Health position at Heritage Behavioral Health Center 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.
Compensation Analysis
Heritage Behavioral Health Center lists compensation for this physician position at $48k to $52k annually.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $25 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Decatur, 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
- Transparent compensation ($48k–$52k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Outreach, Early intervention, Crisis intervention, De-escalation, Case management, Substance use counseling, Mental health support, Harm reduction. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.
Core responsibilities: The specialist provides person-centered outreach, early intervention, and supportive services to individuals experiencing substance use and mental health challenges in community settings. They also collaborate with social service agencies and healthcare providers to assist clients with daily living ...
Benefits package: Every Other Friday Off (Paid Wellness Day), Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Tuition Assistance, Loan Forgiveness Eligibility (NHSC), Generous Vacation/Sick/Personal/Holiday Leave. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Behavioral Health physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
2d ago
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