BEHAVIOR CLINICIAN
Company : Adoration Home Health & Hospice
Location : Kankakee, IL
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 11 January 2026
Our Company
SpringHealth Behavioral Health and Integrated Care
Overview
At SpringHealth, we provide services for children and adults, using positive programming and non-aversive strategies to deliver the best quality support. Our services are tailored to meet the unique needs of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), or mental illness to help them achieve their best overall health and well-being.
Our evidence-based programs and therapies are designed to give youth and adults more positive, active, and social lives. We conduct appointments in various locations. These include residential homes, schools, family homes, workplaces, and other community-based settings.
Some of the things our clinicians love about working for SpringHealth are:
- The ability to work from home when not in session.
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Opportunity for Advancement
- Great work/life balance
- Opportunity to work with multiple populations including adults and youth.
Responsibilities
- Conducts ongoing assessments to meet the needs of patients served.
- Communicates between supervisors, direct care staff members, family members, guardians, and collateral individuals regarding an individual's progress.
- Provides a monthly schedule to supervisors of appointments, home visits, and observations to monitor work advancement.
- Coordinates home, work and/or community-based visits to meet the requirements of observations, chart reviews, staff interviews, and data analysis.
- Ensures the Behavior Intervention plan is implemented effectively and properly.
- Participates in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings and other pertinent meetings as required.
- Completes monthly and/or quarterly progress notes.
- Organizes training to certify staff and other team members are competent in the implementation of the Behavior Intervention Plan and/or documentation sheets.
- Provides follow-up interviews, home visits, and observations for continued support of an individual's needs.
- Maintains strong clinical records to guarantee information is readily available to interested parties.
- Acts as liaison with the public and mental health community to support development of ongoing goals.
- Assists in creating procedures for training materials to improve programs for individuals served.
- Complete continued education on behaviorally based interventions & techniques to stay competitive in the field.
Qualifications
- Must have experience with behavioral intervention and/or strong educational emphasis on learning and developmental psychology.
- Two or more years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or behaviorally challenged population.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Ability to perform physical tasks, including standing for extended periods, bending, move from seated to standing regularly.
State Specific Requirements:
- Illinois: Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA), Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Board Certified Associate Behavior Analyst (BCaBA), or a minimum of a bachelor’s degree with 1500 hours of supervised experience performed by a Licensed Psychologist or BCBA.
- Indiana: A master’s degree in a human related field (this includes but is not limited to BCBA, Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Counselor)
- Kentucky: A master’s degree in a human related field and 2 years of experience (this includes but is not limited to BCBA, Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Counselor)
- Georgia: Master’s degree in psychology, special education, counseling, social work, or related field OR BCBA, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or Licensed Psychologist/Psychiatrist. All applicants MUST have at least 2 years of experience providing positive behavioral supports (writing BSP, functional assessment; plan development, training, and implementation) to people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Must have documented coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis reflected on resume or transcript.
- California: Must be a BCBA or BCaBA.
- Virginia: BCBA, BCaBA, Licensed Psychologist or Positive Behavior Support Specialist Facilitator (PBSF), LPC, LSW or LCSW with training and experience and/or documented coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis reflected on resume or transcript.
- Texas: Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Psychological Associate, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, or BCBA
About our Line of Business
SpringHealth Behavioral Health and Integrated Care, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, offers a holistic approach and integrated care for people with cognitive, developmental, or intellectual disabilities who often need additional resources. The behavior analysts, therapists, social workers, counselors, and psychologists at SpringHealth combine their expertise to deliver high-quality behavioral services for clients to live more positive, active, and social lives. For more information, please visit www.springhealthbehavioral.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.Salary Range
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Frequently asked questions
Behavior Clinicians in Kankakee often work in diverse environments like schools, family homes, and workplaces, tailoring interventions to each setting. Local understanding aids in creating culturally sensitive and practical behavior plans, enhancing client engagement and outcomes within the community context.
The Kankakee region shows a growing need for qualified Behavior Clinicians due to increased awareness of developmental disabilities and mental health. This demand is driven by local healthcare initiatives and schools seeking specialists to support behavioral interventions.
Applicants should hold at least a bachelor's degree with supervised experience or equivalent certification such as BCBA or licensed psychologist credentials, especially aligning with Illinois state requirements for behavioral intervention expertise.
Daily tasks include conducting assessments, coordinating community visits, liaising with families and staff, and ensuring behavior intervention plans are effectively implemented while maintaining detailed clinical records.
This role offers flexible scheduling, remote work possibilities when not in sessions, and opportunities to engage with various populations, fostering a balanced lifestyle and professional growth within a supportive behavioral health care environment.
The company provides ongoing education in behavior-based interventions and promotes internal advancement, encouraging clinicians to deepen expertise and take on expanded roles within integrated care teams.
Behavior Clinicians in this location typically earn between $40.00 and $44.00 per hour, reflecting the specialized skills required and local market standards for behavioral health therapists.
Yes, clinicians must be capable of standing for extended periods, bending, and moving between seated and standing positions regularly to effectively engage with clients in various settings.
Illinois requires Behavior Clinicians to have 1500 hours of supervised experience under licensed professionals, ensuring they gain hands-on skills essential for effective behavior intervention and client care.
Indeed, clinicians can enjoy flexible work schedules and the chance to work remotely when not in sessions, facilitating a healthy work-life balance while serving diverse age groups.