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Prime Healthcare

Director of Behavioral Health

Chicago, IL · On-site

$100K - $135.05K/yr

Welcome To Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital For over a century, Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital, a 361-bed facility in Chicago, has been a cornerstone of healthcare on the near-northwest side ...

Ascension

Behavioral Health Counselor

Hoffman Estates, IL

$27.69 - $40.50/hr

Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital Department: Adult Psychiatry Unit - High Acuity Schedule: Night shift | Part-time | 7:00 pm - 7:30 am Salary: $27.69- $40.50 per hour How you'll ...

Ascension

Behavioral Health Counselor

Hoffman Estates, IL

$27.69 - $40.50/hr

Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital Department: Adult Psychiatry Unit - High Acuity Schedule: Night shift | Part-time | 7:00 pm - 7:30 am Salary: $27.69- $40.50 per hour How you'll ...

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A behavioral health hospital is a specialized medical facility that provides care for individuals experiencing mental health disorders, emotional issues, or substance use problems. These hospitals offer a range of services, including psychiatric evaluation, therapy, medication management, and crisis intervention. Treatment can be provided on an inpatient or outpatient basis, depending on the severity of the patient's condition. The goal is to stabilize patients and help them develop coping skills for long-term recovery.

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Behavioral Health Specialist

EPIC Health System LLC

Chicago, IL • On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Behavioral Health Specialist – Full Time

Location: Chicago, IL
Schedule: 5 Days/Week | Hybrid (In-Clinic & Telehealth)
Patient Volume: 1 Patient Per Hour

Make a Lasting Impact with EPIC Health

At EPIC Health, we are redefining behavioral healthcare through our fully integrated MindPATH model — embedding behavioral health directly within primary care. This creates a stable, outpatient-only environment where providers collaborate closely with PCPs, care managers, and support teams to deliver comprehensive, whole-person care.

Our Behavioral Health Specialists are able to focus on patients — not hospital call, not inpatient responsibilities, and not fragmented care.

If you’re looking for a structured outpatient setting with strong clinical collaboration, predictable scheduling, and meaningful impact, this is the role for you.

What You’ll DoComprehensive Outpatient Care
  • Conduct mental health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Provide outpatient therapy to adults and/or children.
  • Deliver crisis intervention and behavioral stabilization as needed.
  • Maintain a structured caseload of one patient per hour to ensure quality care.
Integrated Team Collaboration
  • Work side-by-side with Primary Care Providers within our MindPATH model.
  • Collaborate with care managers and interdisciplinary teams.
  • Connect patients with appropriate community and behavioral health resources.
Clinical Documentation & Monitoring
  • Maintain accurate treatment plans and progress notes in the EHR.
  • Monitor patient outcomes and adjust interventions as needed.
  • Prepare discharge planning and case summaries.
What You BringRequired:
  • Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field.
  • Active Illinois license in one of the following:
    • LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
    • LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor)
  • Minimum 3 years of experience providing outpatient behavioral health services.
  • Experience with assessments, treatment planning, therapy, and crisis intervention.
  • Ability to practice independently in the state of Illinois.
Preferred:
  • Experience in integrated or primary care behavioral health settings.
  • Comfortable collaborating with medical providers on medication management.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.
  • Experience working with underserved or vulnerable populations.
Why Join EPIC Health?
  • Fully integrated MindPATH behavioral health model
  • Outpatient-only setting — no hospital call
  • Hybrid schedule (in-clinic + telehealth)
  • One patient per hour structure
  • Strong clinical and operational support
  • Competitive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO)
  • Mission-driven organization focused on serving frail and vulnerable populations
  • Growth opportunities within an expanding behavioral health platform
Ready to Make an Impact?

If you want to practice in a collaborative, integrated model where you can focus on patient care while maintaining work-life balance — EPIC Health is ready for you.

Apply today and help transform behavioral healthcare in the Chicago community. Visit: www.epichs.org

* Background check required.