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Ascension

Behavioral Health Therapist

melrose park, IL

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About this opportunity

Ascension lists this Behavioral Health Therapist opportunity in melrose park, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Behavioral Health Outpatient Professional

Location: Melrose Park, IL

Facility: Ascension Procare

Specialty: Behavioral Health Outpatient

Schedule: Day | Full Time

Salary: $63,363.30 - $92,668.83 per year

Life at Ascension: Where Purpose Meets Opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits That Help You Thrive

Comprehensive Health Coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

Financial Security & Retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

Time to Recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Career Growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

Emotional Well-Being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Family Support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

Other Benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

How You'll Make an Impact in This Role

Clinical Assessment & Diagnosis: Perform high-level diagnostic assessments to evaluate a patient's clinical needs and psychosocial status.

Treatment & Psychotherapy: Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable goals. Administer evidence-based individual, group, and family therapy tailored to the patient's specific disorder or disability.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Partner with a multidisciplinary team to align on treatment goals and patient progress. Lead or participate in care conferences, providing expert insights based on assessments and clinical updates.

What Minimum Requirements You'll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

One or more of the following required:

Clinical Counselor credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Counselor credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Social Worker credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Therapist specializing in Marriage & Family obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Clinical Counselor obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

Master's degree required.

What Additional Preferences We're Seeking

A master's degree and LCSW/LCPC are required

Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 11:00 am to 8:00 pm

Thursday: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Friday: 9:00 am to 3:30 pm (after 90-day review, work from home on Fridays only)

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

Fraud Prevention Notice

Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

E-Verify Statement

Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.

Worksite address

melrose park, IL, 60161, US

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