Hospital Sisters Health System·Breese, Illinois
Provide direct counseling and case coordination services to patients admitted for mental health or addiction problems. Assist patients in regaining their highest level of recovery through education and crisis intervention.
$29.55 - $44.32
A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.
HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital in Breese is seeking a PRN Behavioral Health Counselor to join our Senior Renewal Program. Senior Renewal provides group, individual, and family counseling services to older adults experiencing emotional challenges related to life transitions, including adjustment to retirement, changes in physical health, grief and loss, strained family relationships, financial concerns, and changes in independence.
Established at St. Joseph's Hospital in Breese in 2005, Senior Renewal has become a valued resource for seniors and families in our community. Our program provides compassionate support and meaningful connections to help patients navigate life changes and improve their overall well-being.
For more questions regarding this position, please contact Lauren Aman at lauren.aman@hshs.org.
Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
Licensed in state of Illinois as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) is required if working in outpatient setting (state of IL only)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) OR Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) is required within 18 months of hire if working in the inpatient setting in Illinois.
Licensed in the state of WI as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and family Therapy (LMFT) , or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) is required (state of WI only). *Training License in the state of WI as an APSW (Advanced Practice Social Worker) , LMFT-IT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy-In Training), or LPC-IT (Licensed Professional Counselor-In Training) will be considered. Once state required hours of supervised practice is complete, colleague will have 90 days to apply for licensure. Flexibility meeting exam/testing will be allowed if successful completion of exam requires more than one testing date.
Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
Non-violent Crisis Intervention Certification is preferred
Substance Use Certificate is preferred.
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.
Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a health care system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.
Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.
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HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
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Requires a Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling and BLS certification. Must hold or obtain LCSW or LCPC licensure within 18 months for inpatient settings in Illinois.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in Illinois often draw steady interest because employers look for licensed or graduate-prepared candidates who can work in clinical, community, or care-coordination settings. This role is competitive because the required background is specific—either a master’s degree in a human services field or an active Illinois RN license, with behavioral health experience preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure, degree, and setting experience before applying.
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