Developmental Therapist

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50k-$54k

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Job Description

Job Details: Job Location: Bradley Main - Champaign, IL, Salary Range: $50000.00 - $54000.00Salary/year, Qualifications: Make a difference with DSC! If you are seeking a rewarding and fulfilling job, we are currently hiring for the position of Developmental Therapist. DSC provides educational, professional, residential, employment and behavioral support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Champaign and Ford counties. We have an excellent work environment where you will be part of a team that is positive, caring and dedicated to making a difference in the lives of the people to whom we provide services. RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • As a Developmental Therapist at DSC, you will provide early intervention services to children birth to age three in their natural environment. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide wrap around support to children and their families to support child development. The therapist completes evaluations, assessments, and screenings in accordance with Early Intervention requirements, professional standards, and scope of practice. Maintains electronic client records and completes all service documentation and billing within DSC, EI, and regulatory requirements. The therapist participates in regular departmental, interdisciplinary, and other meetings as required. REQUIREMENTS:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Child Development or related field. Must possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain Illinois Early Intervention credential.
  • Valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and ability to travel throughout Champaign County to fulfill responsibilities of the position.
  • Knowledge of EI principles, local community resources and support services.
  • Bilingual, Spanish speaking preferred HOURS:
  • 40 hours a week WHAT WE OFFER YOU:
  • Grant-funded retention bonuses up to 2 payments for a maximum of $1,600 per fiscal year! (depending on when in the grant year you were hired)
  • $50,000 - $54,000 annually
  • All benefits start day 1 of employment
  • 21 days of paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 6 days of paid reserve leave per year
  • Medical, dental, life and disability coverage (starts first day of employment)
  • Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Flex Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Account (DCA)
  • Voluntary benefits including vision, STD, critical illness, accident, legal insurance and identity theft protection
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Employee referral program (up to $1000 per referral)
  • Fun, family-oriented work environment, casual dress, and employee appreciation events
  • Employee assistance program
  • Lots of perks and benefits! EOE

Key Responsibilities

The Developmental Therapist provides early intervention services to children from birth to age three within their natural environment. They also complete evaluations, assessments, and screenings while maintaining accurate electronic client records and billing documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Child Development, or a related field and possess or be eligible for an Illinois Early Intervention credential. A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel throughout Champaign County are also required.

Key Skills

Interdisciplinary collaborationClient records management

Counselor Career Context

Developmental Services Center ranks #18 of 19 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 30% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$52k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $52k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
59%
Sign-on bonus
43%
Loan repayment
14%
PSLF eligible
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 2.6
Better work-life than 10% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,885 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Champaign

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$231k≈ 4.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,506/mo≈ 36% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
15 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.7
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Champaign-Urbana, IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Developmental Services Center

Individual and Family Services
Champaign, IL
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Retention Bonuses up to $1,600/year
21 days PTO
10 Paid Holidays
1 Personal Holiday
6 days Paid Reserve Leave
Medical, Dental, Life and Disability Coverage
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
Flex Spending Account (FSA)