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Counselor Behavioral Health NE

Part-time

Ascension Health

Hoffman Estates, ILPart-time$27.7–40.5/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$27.7–40.5/hr
Location
Hoffman Estates, IL
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree, required

Job overview

The Counselor Behavioral Health NE works in the Geriatric Psychiatry Unit at Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health in Hoffman Estates. The role administers group therapy, maintains confidential observation records, shares information about community resources and therapeutic activities, and collaborates with patients, families, physicians, and community providers throughout treatment and discharge.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Group Therapy, nice to haveConfidential Recordkeeping, nice to haveCommunity Resource Guidance, nice to haveCollaborative Care, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Behavioral Science, Social Science, or Psychology, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave

Full job description

Your future role at a glance

  • Location: Hoffman Estates, IL

  • Facility: Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health

  • Department: Geriatric Psychiatry Unit

  • Schedule: Day shift | Part-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

  • Administer group therapy.

  • Maintain thorough and confidential records of observations.

  • Provide the patient with information regarding resources and therapeutic activities in the community.

  • Work directly with the patient, family, physician, and community providers to ensure active and collaborative care from the initiation of treatment to the time of discharge.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science, Social Science, or Psychology required.

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: 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

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.

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) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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Min Salary: 27.70

Max Salary 40.50

How this job compares

Set against the 1,738 open Counselor jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$27.7–40.5/hr
  • Illinois median$20–25/hr42 hourly ranges
  • US median$23–27/hr622 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $34.10/hr, is 43% above the Illinois median midpoint ($24/hr) — in the top quarter of Counselor hourly ranges in Illinois.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 66 open Counselor jobs in Illinois and 1,738 across the US. 13% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Illinois
Experience
Counselor postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (672 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,066 of the 1,738 open Counselor jobs (61%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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