Key Findings
Illinois continues to face major shortages among behavioral health professionals, including LPCs, LSWs, LMFTs, and psychologists. Providers frequently report limited access to high-quality supervision, uneven training opportunities, high caseloads, burnout, and low compensation –factors that disproportionately impact early-career professionals, those with lower credentials, and underrepresented staff. Surveys also highlight major gaps in skill preparedness, particularly for services involving children and families, serious mental illness, and complex clinical needs. Read full report, here.
Illinois Behavioral Health Workforce Center Biennial Legislative Report
