Ascension

Lead Bilingual Behavioral Health Counselor

Ascension$69K — $101K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • One or more counseling or social work credentials from Illinois required prior to hire.
  • BLS Provider certification preferred (AHA or Red Cross accepted).
  • Minimum 2 years of cumulative experience with a high school diploma equivalency, or 1 year experience with an associate's/technical degree, or 5 years of job-specific experience needed.
  • Master's degree in Counseling or Social Work highly preferred.
  • Supervisory experience and bilingual in Spanish are pluses.

Responsibilities

  • Lead or coordinate shift operations effectively.
  • Act as a technical resource and support staff in their roles.
  • Ensure compliance with policies and procedures is monitored and reported.
  • Oversee orientation and training processes for new associates.

Benefits

  • Full-time evening shift role provides stable hours.
  • Working within a well-respected healthcare facility.
  • Opportunity to engage with diverse community needs.
  • Utilize bilingual skills in a supportive environment when applicable.
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance

Location: Melrose Park, IL

Facility: Ascension Procare Center

Department: Centro de Salud

Schedule: Evening shift | Full-time

Salary range: $69,699.93 - $101,936.27 per year

How you'll make an impact in this role

  • Lead or coordinate shift operations of assigned activities, resources, and/or associates.
  • Serve as a technical or functional resource and perform similar duties with staff.
  • Monitor and report compliance with policies and/or procedures.
  • Oversee and evaluate the orientation and training of assigned associates.

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.
    • Social Worker specializing in Clinical Practice credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.


Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree with 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

  • Community Mental Health Experience
  • Supervisory Experience
  • Bilingual in Spanish


Responsibilities

  • Lead or coordinate shift operations of assigned activities, resources, and/or associates.
  • Serve as a technical or functional resource and perform similar duties with staff.
  • Monitor and report compliance with policies and/or procedures.
  • Oversee and evaluate the orientation and training of assigned associates.


Qualifications

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.
    • Social Worker specializing in Clinical Practice credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.


Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree with 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

About Ascension

Ascension is a healthcare company that provides a range of services, including hospital care, primary care, and specialty care. The company operates more than 150 hospitals and 50 senior living facilities across the United States. Ascension also offers health insurance and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Learn more about Ascension
Size
165,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1999

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