Behavioral Health Counselor Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Behavioral Health Counselor make in Chicago, IL? The average Behavioral Health Counselor salary in Chicago, IL is $76,398 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $69,307 and $84,291. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Behavioral Health Counselor - WISe Team

Kitsap Mental Health Services - Port Orchard , WA

Behavioral Health Counselor (Bachelor's Level) - Child & Family Wraparound Services Full-Time Hiring Range: $ 26.89 - $ 33.61 Per Hour Additional $2.00/Hour WISe Differential Benefits

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Youth Behavioral Health Counselor

Adecco Perm Team - San Jose , CA

The Behavioral Health Counselor provides direct behavioral health services to youth and their families at home, clinic, and field settings. This position provides services that include individual ...

ZipRecruiter - 31 days ago

Behavioral Health Clinician III (Mental Health Counselor)

Pioneer Human Services - Spokane , WA

What you ' ll do As the Behavioral Health Clinician III ( Mental Health Counselor ) you will be responsible for providing quality counseling, case management, and community support services to ...

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Behavioral Health Counselor (PsyD, LPC, or LCSW)

Interior Community Health Center - Fairbanks , AK

Leads individual behavioral health and health promotion interventions, including counseling and treatments to an ethnically diverse patient population across the lifespan. * Coordinates care with ...

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EAP Licensed Behavioral Health Counselor

Essential Healthcare Solutions LLC - 99703 , AK

EAP Licensed Behavioral Health Counselor EAP Licensed Behavioral Health Counselors needed in FORT WAINWRIGHT, AK 99703 Essential HealthCare Solutions LLC is responding to a contract opportunity. We ...

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Behavioral Health Counselor Level II

Chinatown Service Center - Los Angeles , CA

We are actively seeking a committed individual to join our dynamic team as a Behavioral Health Counselor Level II! Chinatown Service Center (CSC) Overview In 1971, the Chinese Methodist Church ...

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What does a Behavioral Health Counselor do?

Common responsibilities of a Behavioral Health Counselor

Demonstrates the ability to deal with a variety of people, deal with stressful situations, and handle conflict.

January 11, 2023

Assist with care coordination as needed to ensure the highest quality of care to clients and families.

April 13, 2023

Provide a coordinated system of outreach, identification, contact, case planning and management, education, therapeutic counseling (individual, family, group, crisis), referral, aftercare and follow-up for persons with alcohol and other drug problems and their families.

April 15, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Behavioral Health Counselor in Chicago, IL

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69307

84291

76398

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69480

84482

76533

What is the average salary for Behavioral Health Counselor in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Behavioral Health Counselor in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Behavioral Health Counselor ranges from $69,307 to $84,291 with the average base salary of $76,398. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $69,480 to $84,482 with the average total cash compensation of $76,533.

View Average Salary for Behavioral Health Counselor as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$76,398	$69,307 - $84,291
Bonus	$136	$173 - $191
Total Pay	$76,533	$69,480 - $84,482

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Behavioral Health Counselor Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,697 - $84,765	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,697 - $84,765	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,618 - $84,669	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,671 - $84,733	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,671 - $84,733	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,111 - $82,836	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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