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Behavioral Health Therapist - Senior Renewal - PRN

HSHS · Breese, IL · $29.55–$44.32 an hour · Part time

Posted Jul 8, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a family session that got tense. How did you keep it productive?

What they are checking: Whether they can manage family conflict around aging parents without taking sides.

Tell me about a time a client's financial worries or lost independence was the real issue behind their symptoms.

What they are checking: Whether they look at practical life stressors and connect clients to resources, not just talk therapy.

What draws you to work with older adults specifically?

What they are checking: Whether they have real interest in this population, which shows up in patience and respect with clients.

What would you do

Walk me through how you run a group session when one member dominates and another hasn't spoken in weeks.

What they are checking: Whether they have real group facilitation skill, since the program leans heavily on group counseling.

A client mentions offhand that they don't see the point of going on since their spouse died. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they take suicide risk seriously in older adults and follow through with screening and safety planning.

You notice a client seems more confused than last week. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize possible medical or cognitive causes and coordinate with the care team rather than treating it as emotional only.

This is a PRN role. How do you pick up with a group or client you haven't seen in a while?

What they are checking: Whether they can provide continuity through good notes and communication when working irregular days.

About the work

Senior Renewal serves older adults dealing with retirement, health changes, grief and family strain. How does your approach change when the client is in their 70s or 80s?

What they are checking: Whether they understand aging-specific issues like loss, independence and cognition rather than using a one-size approach.

How do you tell the difference between normal grief and depression that needs more intervention in an older adult?

What they are checking: Whether they can assess clinically and recognize when grief has become something more serious.

What do you document after a session, and why does it matter here?

What they are checking: Whether they write notes that support continuity, billing and the next clinician picking up the case.

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The full job description

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Pay Range: $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. Position Specifics: o Department: Behavioral Health & Social Services - Senior Renewal o Core Function: Behavioral Health/Social Work o Schedule: PRN, Days 8am-430pm, no weekends, no holidays, no on call responsibilites o Facility: St Joseph's Hospital o Location: Breese, IL o Compensation that aligns with your experience For more questions regarding this position, please contact Lauren Aman at lauren.aman@hshs.org. Education • Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling is required. Experience • 1 year of experience in Behavioral Health is preferred. 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. Benefits: HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits. • Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues. • Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need. • Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions. • Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period. • Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more! • Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more! Benefits HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants. Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions. These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS. Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at Contact@hshs.org

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