Behavioral Health Provider - Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
Listed compensation
$67K - $81.5K
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Job Description
42 Days Off Per Year!!!
Position Summary
The Behavioral Health Provider is a clinical staff member supporting our model of patient-centered, team-based care that integrates behavioral health with primary care, leading to improved patient health outcomes and overall satisfaction.
This position is focused on substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders treatment. The Behavioral Health Provider will work closely with Primary Care Providers and the SUD Care Coordinators in the Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program to provide behavioral health support.
While the position will primarily be located at one (1) site for work, the Behavioral Health Provider will receive referrals from across PrimeCare.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide substance use disorder/co-occurring disorder treatment to patients in an outpatient setting,
- Complete assessments and provide interventions/therapy to patients referred for substance use treatment, including patients receiving services through the MAT program.
- Conduct risk assessments and support patients in crisis, as indicated.
- Coordinate care with team by responding in a timely manner to communication via phone, email, or athenaText (EMR).
- Complete clinical notes and other necessary paperwork in a timely manner to comply with all administrative regulations, including completion of all visit notes within 72 business hours of visit.
- Educate the care team on basic strategies for supporting patients experiencing substance use/co-occurring disorders.
- May participate in street outreach, as directed by manager.
Required Skills or Abilities
- Highly skilled in providing behavioral health services, with prior experience working in the substance use disorder field strongly preferred.
- Interest in providing services to individuals, families, and couples.
- Experience with motivational interviewing and harm reduction approaches.
- Knowledge and/or experience of substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders, trauma treatment, and working within a multi-disciplinary team.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience, or Licensure
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology. LCSW or LCPC strongly preferred.
- Possess all licenses, registrations, certifications, and accreditations required by law to render health care services in the State of Illinois.
- Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience as a behavioral health provider in a health care setting required.
- Required to work a minimum of one (1) evening per week.
- Preference given to individuals who are bilingual in English/Spanish.
Benefits
- Eligibility for NHSC Loan Repayment or State Loan Repayment programs
- 27 days of PTO each year, accrued each pay period
- 3 personal days
- 1 floating holiday
- 8 paid holidays
- $1,500 annual CME allowance and 3 days of CME time
- FTCA Coverage (no external malpractice or tail coverage required)
- Medical/Dental/Vision coverage available the 1st of the month following 30 days
- Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
- Discretionary 403(b) match and profit sharing after meeting service requirements
- Flexible spending accounts
- Accident & critical illness coverage
- Pet insurance
Salary
All wages are based on relevant years of experience and/or licensure. The minimum rate is the wage that an individual who has just completed their relevant mastrer's program earns. If interested in part-time employment, the salary range will be adjusted accordingly.
PrimeCare Health is firmly committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants. Therefore, PrimeCare does not discriminate on the basis of creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital or parental status, alienage, disability, political affiliation or belief, military or military discharge status.
Key Responsibilities
Provide outpatient behavioral health treatment for patients with substance use and co-occurring disorders within an integrated primary care model. Coordinate care with the MAT program team and conduct risk assessments and crisis interventions.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology with at least three years of clinical experience in a healthcare setting. Must hold valid Illinois licensure and be available to work at least one evening per week.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Provider - Substance Use Disorder (SUD) at Primecare Community Health a 7.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 15% of all Substance Use Disorder healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform.
Substance Use Disorder Career Context
Substance Use Disorder pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$74k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $74k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $67k–$82k | Substance Use Disorder median $58k (middle half $55k–$72k)19 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$74k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Substance Use Disorder listings in Illinois | 67 active | 1,979 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Substance Use Disorder pay trend | +11.9% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
