Behavioral Health Provider - Substance Use Disorder (SUD)

Substance Use DisorderFull-Time

Listed compensation

$67K - $81.5K

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Posted 3mo ago · Verified live

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

Substance Use Disorder TreatmentRisk AssessmentCrisis SupportPatient-centered CareMulti-disciplinary TeamworkClinical DocumentationOutpatient CareBilingual English/Spanish

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).

Substance Use Disorder by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$67k–$82kSubstance Use Disorder median $58k (middle half $55k–$72k)19 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$74k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Substance Use Disorder listings in Illinois67 active1,979 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Substance Use Disorder pay trend+11.9% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-life snapshot

7.0/ 10
Listing-based score
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About Primecare Community Health

Medical Practices
Chicago, Illinois
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

NHSC Loan Repayment or State Loan Repayment programs
27 days of PTO each year
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

Living in Chicago

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$356k≈ 5.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,342/mo≈ 42% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.