Behavioral Health Counselor-Engagement Specialist

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

1 month ago

Illinois$55K - $80KFull TimeBehavioral Health

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Northwestern Memorial Healthcare as a Behavioral Health Counselor-Engagement Specialist 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

up services and home or community

based visits within required timeframes. Use lived experience with mental health or substance use to build peer

certification. Report any incidents involving patients or staff that may compromise safety to team lead and manager. Support the intake process by handling inquiry calls as assigned.

Requirements

Required: Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) certification required within 12 months of hire.

Valid driver’s license.

Current auto liability insurance.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $55K - $80K

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 Northwestern Memorial Healthcare in United States.

Key Skills

Direct CareCrisis InterventionTelehealthCoordination of CareCase ManagementCommunity Stakeholder EngagementSupport Group FacilitationLived Experience UtilizationSolution ExplorationInterdisciplinary CollaborationTreatment PlanningIntake EvaluationSubstance Use KnowledgeTelephone ScreeningPatient Placement CriteriaDocumentation

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Counselor-Engagement Specialist 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 Behavioral Health 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.

Behavioral Health — Physician Career Context

This Behavioral Health 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.

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
Transparent compensation ($38k–$38k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Direct Care, Crisis Intervention, Telehealth, Coordination of Care, Case Management, Community Stakeholder Engagement, Support Group Facilitation, Lived Experience Utilization. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.

Core responsibilities: This role involves providing immediate support and intervention for individuals needing treatment for substance use concerns, including crisis support for those at risk of suicide or emotional distress, both in person and via telehealth. Responsibilities also include coordinating care linkage, colla...

Benefits package: Tuition Reimbursement, Loan Forgiveness, 401k Matching, Lifecycle Benefits. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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