Pays $20-$30/hr$14k below the Counselor market median of ~$77k (111 jobs)

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Happyian
Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Behavior Therapist-Buffalo Grove,IL

CounselorFull-Time
Posted 4mo ago

About the Role

Behavior Therapist for children and teens. Training provided. Flexible hours, part-time and full-time. Buffalo Grove, IL.

Join HAPPYIAN as a Behavior Therapist – Training Provided, Flexible Hours in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $30/hour.
  • 401(k)
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Dental insurance
  • Free food & snacks
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Tuition assistance

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No weekends required.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join HAPPYIAN as a Behavior Therapist – Training Provided, Flexible Hours.

Key Responsibilities

Provide behavior therapy services to children and teens with special needs in home or clinic settings. Follow verbal directions and maintain professional standards while working with clients.

Requirements

Candidates must have fluent English skills and a desire to work with special needs individuals. Availability for 30 hours per week, including afternoons and some Saturdays, is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Behavior therapyWorking with special needs childrenWorking with special needs teensVerbal communicationEnglish fluencyTime managementAdaptability

Mental Health Therapy — Counselor Career Context

In Illinois, Mental Health Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$71k across 834 listings, vs ~$75k nationally (18,403 listings).

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Illinois's cost-of-living index is 94.5 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$52k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $55k in an average-cost state — Illinois ranks #7 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 4.8/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
45%
Loan repayment
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Sign-on bonus
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PSLF eligible
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About Happyian

Individual and Family Services
Schiller Park, Illinois
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k)
Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Free food & snacks
Health insurance
Paid time off
Training & development