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