Behavioral Health Therapist Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Behavioral Health Therapist make in Chicago, IL? The average Behavioral Health Therapist salary in Chicago, IL is $41,766 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $37,597 and $47,317. 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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Bilingual Behavioral Health Therapist

Southwest Center for HIV AIDS INC - Phoenix , AZ

Behavioral Health Therapist- Sign-on bonus of $1,000 + The Behavioral Health Therapist is part of a multi-disciplinary team, which provides a comprehensive care program for clients receiving ...

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ASW/AMFT Behavioral Health Therapist

JWCH Institute - Los Angeles , CA

The Associate Behavioral Health Therapist plays a crucial role in delivering mental health and associated services aligned with the JWCH mission. By providing or coordinating health services and ...

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Virtual Behavioral Health Therapist (LCSW or LMFT)

One Medical - Seattle , WA

Improve population health outcomes by providing consultation on behavioral health issues to primary care team members * Participate in regularly scheduled virtual caseload consultations with the ...

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Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LICSW, LMFT, LMHC) - SNF

Behavioral Health Solutions - Caldwell , ID

Behavioral Health Solutions is looking for qualified Independently Licensed Therapists (LICSW, LMFT, LMHC) to join our Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Therapy team in Boise, Caldwell, and Coeur ...

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Mental Health Therapist

Peninsula Behavioral Health, WA - Port Angeles , WA

Level 1: New Therapist with limited experience with Agency Affiliated Counselor Licensure $65,500 ... behavioral health services, including diagnostic evaluation, evidence-based psychotherapy ...

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School Based Behavioral Health Therapist (AMFT / ASW)

Northern Valley Indian Health - Woodland , CA

The School Based Behavioral Health Therapist provides direct mental health therapy and case management services to students and families referred by designated school professionals on campus. This ...

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What does a Behavioral Health Therapist do?

Common responsibilities of a Behavioral Health Therapist

Participate in ongoing training in behavioral health issues and provide consultation and training to primary care and dental clinic staff in mental health and behavioral medicine topics including communication skills, brief interventions, counseling skills, motivational interviewing, medication use and misuse, substance abuse, wellness, rehabilitation, recovery and self-sufficiency.

February 02, 2023

Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in behavioral health assessment and treatment of substance use disorder, mental health, and co-occurring disorder interventions and applications with a focus on evidence based practices.

February 24, 2023

Documenting patient information and care in the medical record to ensure accurate documentation of course of treatment as it pertains to the billing process.

April 01, 2023

Maintains effective communications with patients, families, team members and managers as evidenced by mutual support, open communication, trust and support.

April 06, 2023

Performs professional mental health and addictions therapy and related duties in the treatment of clients having psychologically related problems.

May 03, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Behavioral Health Therapist in Chicago, IL

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37597

47317

41766

Average Total Cash Compensation

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37627

47378

41804

What is the average salary for Behavioral Health Therapist 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 Therapist in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Behavioral Health Therapist ranges from $37,597 to $47,317 with the average base salary of $41,766. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $37,627 to $47,378 with the average total cash compensation of $41,804.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$41,766	$37,597 - $47,317
Bonus	$38	$30 - $60
Total Pay	$41,804	$37,627 - $47,378

* 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 Therapist Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $37,808 - $47,583	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $37,808 - $47,583	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $37,765 - $47,529	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $37,794 - $47,565	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $37,794 - $47,565	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $36,948 - $46,500	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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