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Behavioral Health Technician / Administrator | Hoffman Estates, IL

Behavioral Health TechFull-Time

Listed compensation

$20-$25/hr

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Job Description

Behavioral Health Technician / Administrator | Hoffman Estates, IL | Full-Time | On-Site

About Illinois Counseling Center

Illinois Counseling Center is a new behavioral health program in Hoffman Estates, IL. We provide integrated treatment for adults living with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. We treat both conditions together under one roof, with a care team that works side by side to build each client’s plan.

This gives clients a clear, coordinated path toward recovery and long-term wellness. As a growing program, we’re building a team of clinicians and support staff who value ethical practice, collaboration, and compassionate care.

The Opportunity

The Behavioral Health Technician / Administrator splits time between client support and the daily operations of the center. This full-time, on-site role in Hoffman Estates, IL is a great fit for someone who enjoys working with people and keeping things organized. It helps create a welcoming, well-run environment for clients and staff.

  • What You’ll Do
  • Greet clients and visitors, answer phones, and manage the front desk
  • Support clients during programming and help keep the treatment environment safe and supportive
  • Schedule appointments and coordinate calendars for providers and therapists
  • Help with intake paperwork, insurance verification, and client records
  • Keep files and data entry accurate and up to date
  • Assist with office supplies, facility needs, and general administrative tasks
  • Maintain confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2

Why Join Illinois Counseling Center

  • A chance to be part of a new program from day one
  • Hands-on experience in both clinical support and healthcare operations
  • A supportive team that works together to help clients succeed
  • Meaningful work that makes a difference in people’s recovery

Requirements

Required

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Experience in a behavioral health, healthcare, or office setting
  • Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills
  • Comfort with computers, scheduling systems, and Microsoft Office
  • Ability to maintain professional boundaries and client confidentiality

Preferred

  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Human Services, or a related field
  • Experience with electronic health records and insurance verification
  • Current CPR and First Aid certification

Compensation and Benefits

  • $20 to $25 per hour, based on experience
  • Benefits include paid time off and a company contribution toward health insurance.
  • This opportunity is posted by Atlantic Health Strategies on behalf of Illinois Counseling Center.

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Technician will manage front desk operations, including greeting visitors and scheduling appointments for providers. They will also provide direct support to clients during programming and assist with intake paperwork and data entry.

Key Skills

Administrative supportHIPAA complianceCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 73% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Behavioral Health by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$42k–$52kBehavioral Health median $47k (middle half $44k–$58k)21 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$47k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Behavioral Health listings in Illinois33 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All behavioral health listings in Illinois43 active1,600 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 73% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 4% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 14% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Behavioral Health listings854 in the last 30 days486 the 30 days before (+76%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Behavioral Health pay trend (all specialties)−2.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Illinois figures use all behavioral healths: too few Illinois Behavioral Health postings state pay.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
33%
PSLF eligible
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Below most Behavioral Health listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,200 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Atlantic Health Strategies

Hospitals and Health Care
West Palm Beach, FL
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid time off
Company contribution toward health insurance

Living in Hoffman Estates

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$386k
Typical market rent
$2,039/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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