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Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health Tech 8.0 Work-LifeNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$22.00–$24.00 /hr

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

  • We Are Hiring
  • Location: Elk Grove Village, IL
  • Facility: Foglia Family Foundation
  • Department: Chemical Dependency
  • Schedule: Day shift | PRN | 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Salary: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

What You Will Do

  • Assist patients with performing activities of daily living.
  • Provide or assist with providing direct patient care, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions.
  • Observe and record patient behavior and activities.
  • Report any changes in condition and suggest modifications to the treatment plan.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Certification specializing in Crisis Prevention credentialed from the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) preferred.

  • Nurse Aide credentialed from the Illinois Department of Public Health preferred.

Education

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

  • Additional Preferences
  • Experience in behavioral health, substance use/detox, and psychiatry

Why Join Our Team

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Key Responsibilities

Assist patients with activities of daily living and provide direct patient care and therapeutic interventions. Observe patient behavior and report changes in condition to modify treatment plans.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma with 2 years experience, an associate degree, or 4 years of specific job experience. BLS certification is required within 30 days of hire, with CPI and Nurse Aide credentials preferred.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient Observation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technician at Ascension a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Behavioral Health — ranked against 1,225 active Behavioral Health listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 41 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 59% have no call, 37% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution41 jobs · 24 employers

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Higher = better work-life balance

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Behavioral Health listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,225 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights

Living in Elk Grove Village

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$404k
Typical market rent
$1,813/mo
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Paid time off (PTO)
Health insurance options
Wellness plans
Retirement benefits with employer match
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement