Behavioral Health Assistant

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Assistant at Ascension 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.

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

This Behavioral Health position at Ascension 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.

Stated compensation: $18.15 per hour.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $18 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in Arlington Heights, Illinois.

Key skills and qualifications: Data Collection, Client Progress Reporting, Instructional Changes, Informal Evaluations, Patient Assistance, De-escalation, Crisis Response, Situational Debriefs. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves collecting, recording, and reporting data on client progress, making instructional changes based on guidelines, and completing informal evaluations. Responsibilities also include providing patient assistance, de-escalating volatile situations, and alerting team members to concerns.

Benefits package: 403(b) Plan, Employee Assistance Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.