Pays $43k-$51k — $21k below the Healthcare market median of ~$71k (315 jobs)
Community Support Specialist (Behavioral Health) - Monthly Bonus Available
About the Role
Community-based behavioral health role in Washington, DC. $43K-$50.5K, full benefits, PSLF eligible. On-call and weekends required.
Join McClendon Center as a Community Support Specialist – Behavioral Health, Monthly Bonus in Washington, District of Columbia.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $43K - $50.5K
- 20 days PTO.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- 100% employer-paid health, dental, and wellness
- AFLAC supplemental benefits
- 403(b) retirement employer contributions
- Incentive programs
- Tuition stipend
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with McClendon Center in Washington, District of Columbia.
Key Responsibilities
Provide ongoing assessment, service planning, and crisis support for adults with serious mental illness. Assist consumers in accessing community resources, housing, and healthcare while maintaining detailed clinical documentation.
Requirements
Requires a high school diploma and 1 to 4 years of experience in social services or nonprofit environments. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and the ability to work flexible hours, including weekends.
Qualifications
- Education
- High school
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 42 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 33% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for District of Columbia is 109.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$47k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $43k in an average-cost state. 64.3% of District of Columbia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 9.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 2.4/10 on work-life balance for Healthcare roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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