Behavioral Health Tech Jobs in Illinois

Behavioral Health Tech jobs in Illinois are open across Elk Grove Village, Kankakee, and Quincy and other Illinois metros, with employers like Ascension, Preferred Family Healthcare, and Riverside Healthcare hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles6+
Top employerAscension
Top cityElk Grove Village, IL
Cities hiring3
Work type100% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

Showing 5 of 6+ Behavioral Health Tech jobs

Ascension
Behavioral Health Technician
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Ascension
Added 4d ago
Behavioral Health Technician
Ascension
Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Allied Health
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Mental & Behavioral Health
$22 - $24/hr
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Ascension
Behavioral Health Technician
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Ascension
Added 5d ago
Behavioral Health Technician
Ascension
Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Allied Health
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Mental & Behavioral Health
$22 - $24/hr
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Preferred Family Healthcare, Inc.
Behavioral Health Technician
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Preferred Family Healthcare, Inc.
Added 2w ago
Behavioral Health Technician
Preferred Family Healthcare, Inc.
Quincy, Illinois
Nursing
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
High School
501-1,000

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Ascension
Behavioral Health Technician
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Ascension
Added 1mo ago
Behavioral Health Technician
Ascension
Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Nursing
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$22 - $24/hr
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Ascension
Behavioral Health Technician
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Ascension
Added 1mo ago
Behavioral Health Technician
Ascension
Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Allied Health
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Mental & Behavioral Health
$22 - $24/hr
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Behavioral Health Tech Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Elk Grove Village
4 jobs
Kankakee
1 jobs
Quincy
1 jobs

Behavioral Health Tech Job Market in Illinois

A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Ascension
    Ascension4
  • Preferred Family Healthcare
    Preferred Family Healthcare1
  • Riverside Healthcare
    Riverside Healthcare1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services2

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in behavioral health tech jobs across Illinois.

  • High school diploma or GED with at least one year of direct behavioral health or psychiatric care experience
  • Current CPR and first aid certification from an accredited provider
  • Crisis prevention and de-escalation training such as CPI, MANDT, or Handle With Care
  • Ability to complete patient observation, documentation, and safety checks in an electronic health record system
  • Clearance through a state criminal background check and child or adult protective services registry
  • Basic knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses, treatment plans, and therapeutic milieu principles

Behavioral Health Tech Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How many behavioral health tech jobs are there in Illinois?

There are 6+ behavioral health tech openings in Illinois on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Elk Grove Village, Kankakee, and Quincy. New positions post regularly as employers across Illinois hire.

How much do behavioral health teches make in Illinois?

Behavioral health teches in Illinois earn a median of about $46,200 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $36,820 for the lowest 10% to over $53,620 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which Illinois cities have the most behavioral health tech jobs?

Elk Grove Village, Kankakee, and Quincy have the most behavioral health tech openings in Illinois right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire behavioral health techs in Illinois?

Employers hiring behavioral health techs in Illinois include Ascension, Preferred Family Healthcare, and Riverside Healthcare, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote behavioral health tech jobs in Illinois?

Yes. About 0% of behavioral health tech openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Illinois metros.

How do I apply for behavioral health tech jobs in Illinois?

You can apply to behavioral health tech jobs in Illinois directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Illinois location, then apply to each one that fits.

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