Behavioral Health Technician Jobs in Chicago, IL
Behavioral Health Technician jobs in Chicago are in active demand, concentrated across the North Side, Bronzeville, and the Near West Side in community mental health centers, residential treatment facilities, and hospital systems. Employers hiring right now include Humboldt Park Health, SAINT MARY OF NAZARETH HOSPITAL, and Hartgrove Behavioral Health. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Looking for a new educational environment and personal challenge as an educator? Join our dedicated interdisciplinary team of professionals and make a difference in improving children's and teen's lives as they navigate their road to recovery.
Full and part-time opportunities available at Hartgrove and Garfield park Behavioral Hospitals!
Hartgrove Behavioral Hospital is a 160-bed leading psychiatric hospital dedicated to providing quality behavioral health services for a diverse population of all ages. Hartgrove is a flagship behavioral health facility within Universal Health Services, Inc. and throughout Illinois. Hartgrove is a state-of-the-art facility offering some of the most advanced technologies and programs found in the behavioral health field.
Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital is an 88-bed facility which provides inpatient psychiatric and partial hospitalization treatment for children and adolescents, ages 3 to 17.
THE TEACHER/EDUCATOR:
- Participates in ongoing educational assessments of patients and completes patient lesson plans.
- Provides instruction to patients while maintaining an orderly and disciplined structure in the classroom.
- Develops special interventions for patients unable to function within the classroom setting.
- Assists in curriculum development.
- Participates in patient treatment planning and staffing when necessary.
- Completes and maintains all records as required.
- Maintains an adequate supply of appropriate instructional materials relative to patient’s age and functioning level.
- Participates in case management activities as required.
- Assures the maintenance of a safe and sanitary environment.
REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor’s Degree required, Masters preferred.
Experience: One year teaching ED/BD children and/or adolescents preferred.
Licensure/Certification: Valid Illinois teaching certificate (PEL) required; certification in Special Education preferred.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
- Effective teaching skills and educational strategies with a special education population.
- Individual and group management skills.
- Therapeutic relationships and processes.
- Limit setting; crisis and behavior management.
- Basic growth and development milestones with appropriate interventions specific to the age and population served.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Looking for a new educational environment and personal challenge as an educator? Join our dedicated interdisciplinary team of professionals and make a difference in improving children's and teen's lives as they navigate their road to recovery.
Full and part-time opportunities available at Hartgrove and Garfield park Behavioral Hospitals!
Hartgrove Behavioral Hospital is a 160-bed leading psychiatric hospital dedicated to providing quality behavioral health services for a diverse population of all ages. Hartgrove is a flagship behavioral health facility within Universal Health Services, Inc. and throughout Illinois. Hartgrove is a state-of-the-art facility offering some of the most advanced technologies and programs found in the behavioral health field.
Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital is an 88-bed facility which provides inpatient psychiatric and partial hospitalization treatment for children and adolescents, ages 3 to 17.
THE TEACHER/EDUCATOR:
- Participates in ongoing educational assessments of patients and completes patient lesson plans.
- Provides instruction to patients while maintaining an orderly and disciplined structure in the classroom.
- Develops special interventions for patients unable to function within the classroom setting.
- Assists in curriculum development.
- Participates in patient treatment planning and staffing when necessary.
- Completes and maintains all records as required.
- Maintains an adequate supply of appropriate instructional materials relative to patient’s age and functioning level.
- Participates in case management activities as required.
- Assures the maintenance of a safe and sanitary environment.
REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor’s Degree required, Masters preferred.
Experience: One year teaching ED/BD children and/or adolescents preferred.
Licensure/Certification: Valid Illinois teaching certificate (PEL) required; certification in Special Education preferred.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
- Effective teaching skills and educational strategies with a special education population.
- Individual and group management skills.
- Therapeutic relationships and processes.
- Limit setting; crisis and behavior management.
- Basic growth and development milestones with appropriate interventions specific to the age and population served.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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- Humboldt Park Health33
- SAINT MARY OF NAZARETH HOSPITAL29
- Hartgrove Behavioral Health8
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Behavioral Health Technician Jobs in Chicago: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a behavioral health technician job in Chicago?
The strongest hiring activity in Chicago is concentrated in community mental health centers on the North and West Sides, residential psychiatric facilities in Bronzeville and Hyde Park, and large hospital systems anchored near the Illinois Medical District. Candidates who hold a CPI or CPR certification and have direct experience with crisis de-escalation stand out in this market. Applying directly to county-funded programs and nonprofit behavioral health organizations also tends to move faster than going through agency staffing.
Which companies hire behavioral health technicians in Chicago?
Companies currently hiring behavioral health technicians in Chicago include Humboldt Park Health, SAINT MARY OF NAZARETH HOSPITAL, and Hartgrove Behavioral Health, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. The local employer mix tilts heavily toward nonprofit community health organizations, large academic medical centers, and county-contracted residential programs.
Are there remote behavioral health technician jobs in Chicago?
Yes, though remote work is limited for this role because most behavioral health technician positions require direct, in-person patient support. About 16% of behavioral health technician openings tied to Chicago are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those tend to be care coordination, telehealth support, or administrative case management roles rather than direct-care positions.
How can I get a behavioral health technician job in Chicago with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Chicago is through residential treatment facilities and crisis stabilization programs, which routinely hire candidates without prior clinical experience and provide on-the-job training. Nonprofit community health organizations funded through the Chicago Department of Public Health and Cook County Health also run entry-level technician pipelines. Starting as a mental health associate or residential support staff member at one of these organizations is the most common way to build the direct-care hours that open doors to higher-level behavioral health technician roles.
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