Behavioral Counselor-Outpatient Peds Mental Health-Lutheran

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Counselor-Outpatient Peds Mental Health-Lutheran at UnityPoint Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Psychology 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 Psychology position at UnityPoint 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.

This position is based in United States.

Key skills and qualifications: Milieu Supervision, Skill Building Groups, Patient Care, De-escalation Interventions, Vital Signs Recording, Therapeutic Communication, Holistic Care, Microsoft Office. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: Provides direct patient care, milieu supervision, and skill-building groups for pediatric mental health patients. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, performing safety rounds, and assisting with de-escalation interventions under RN supervision.

Benefits package: Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, 401K Matching, Employee Recognition Program, Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Paid Holidays, Short-Term Disability. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.