Mental Health Counselor - Behavioral Health - Multiple Shifts Available

Join Humboldt Park Health’s Growing Behavioral Health Team

Humboldt Park Health is expanding our Behavioral Health team to meet the growing mental health needs of the community we proudly call home. We are seeking compassionate, dedicated Mental Health Counselors to join our team, with opportunities available across day and night shifts and in full-time, part-time, and registry/PRN roles.

This is an evergreen job posting. We continuously accept applications as our staffing needs evolve. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates may be contacted as opportunities become available based on current and anticipated patient care and operational needs.

For more than 130 years, Humboldt Park Health has been deeply committed to caring for the Humboldt Park community. As a 200-bed, community-based acute care hospital, we provide patient-centered, quality care ranging from everyday healthcare needs to treatment for critical conditions. Our commitment extends beyond the hospital walls through programs and outreach that support individuals and families who are uninsured or underserved, help manage chronic conditions, provide health education, and promote the health and well-being of older adults.

When you join Humboldt Park Health, you become part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to being a place of healing, caring, and connection for our patients, families, and community. As a Mental Health Counselor, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside a compassionate, collaborative Behavioral Health team.

Schedule & Shift Opportunities

We are hiring for day and night shifts, with full-time, part-time, and registry/PRN opportunities available. Schedules and hours may vary based on the position, patient needs, and operational requirements. Flexibility may be required.

Shift Differentials: Eligible shifts may qualify for shift differentials in accordance with Humboldt Park Health’s current policy at the time hours are worked.

Join a Team That Cares for You, Too

At Humboldt Park Health, we believe caring for our community starts with caring for the people who provide that care. We are committed to supporting our employees through meaningful benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and a team-oriented environment where you can build your career while making a difference.

Full-time employees may be eligible for:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO), increasing with years of service
• Education reimbursement, subject to eligibility
• Employee wellness programs
• Additional voluntary benefits

Part-time employees may be eligible for:

• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO), increasing with years of service
• Education reimbursement, subject to eligibility

Registry/PRN employees may be eligible for:

• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, upon meeting eligibility requirements
• Opportunities to pick up additional shifts

Come grow with Humboldt Park Health and help us expand access to compassionate behavioral health care for the community we serve. We look forward to connecting with qualified candidates as opportunities arise.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for coordinating care for a group of patients for a designated period to achieve clinical outcomes.
2. Manages hand-off communication with incoming and outgoing shifts; conducts rounds to familiarize self with patients on the unit.
3. Manages the admission process up to the nursing assessment including contraband checks and new patient orientation and the discharge process specific to accurate return of belongings.
4. Routinely provides one to one assistance to assigned patients.
5. Demonstrates the ability to supervise the therapeutic milieu including de-escalation techniques.
6. Participates in department/unit performance improvement activities.
7. Provides assistance with the basic activities of living as required, instructs on all aspects of self-care.
8. Executes directives provided by the charge nurse.
9. Milieu management abilities.
10. Running Behavioral Health groups. 
11. Verbal de-escalation skills.
12. Bachelors degree Required.
13. CPR certification Required.  CPI a Plus.