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EDSI (Educational Data Systems, Inc.)
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Behavioral Health Advocate

Behavioral HealthFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

  • Behavioral Health Advocate
  • Non-Exempt
  • Salary: $50,000/Year

Scope of Position: The Behavioral Health Advocate (BHA) is responsible for the assessment and intervention of program participants who have identified behavioral health concerns as being a barrier to reaching their full potential. As a BHA, you will assist in providing brief therapeutic interventions and referring to long-term external supportive services when applicable.

Essential Functions

  • Assess and build therapeutic relationships with participants to assist with client-centered interventions aimed at reducing barriers
  • Provide holistic individualized supportive services to assist in client’s professional and personal developmental

needs and opportunities

  • Provide individual coaching, psychoeducation, and facilitating groups when applicable
  • Identify beneficial community resources for participants and coordinate external referrals when appropriate
  • Uphold confidentiality standards with all client interactions, in accordance with your advanced degree and/or licensing board
  • Maintain organized, confidential, and well documented participant case notes in accordance with program standards, and with ethical consideration for your licensure board
  • Other opportunities as assigned

Education and Experience Requirements

  • Master’s degree required in Social Work, Counseling, Counseling Education or related field, with 2-3 years of clinical experience
  • Firm grasp of ethical expectations and the ability to maintain ethical standards without onsite supervision
  • Experience with counseling individuals and families
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and great documentation skills
  • Ability to be flexible in a fast-paced environment
  • Customer service experience strongly preferred
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Valid driver’s license and automobile required

EDSI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Advocate assesses participants to identify behavioral health barriers and provides brief therapeutic interventions. They also coordinate external referrals and maintain detailed, confidential case notes in accordance with ethical standards.

Requirements

A Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field is required, along with 2-3 years of clinical experience. Candidates must possess strong documentation skills, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Behavioral health assessmentCase managementCommunity resource coordinationClinical counselingCrisis interventionEthical standards compliance

Behavioral Health Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$50k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $51k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 14.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

What does the Behavioral Health market look like in Pennsylvania?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$50kBehavioral Health median $68k (middle half $60k–$81k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$51k in purchasing powerPennsylvania index 97.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Behavioral Health listings in Pennsylvania55 active748 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
New Behavioral Health listings842 in the last 30 days477 the 30 days before (+77%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Behavioral Health pay trend−14.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Advocate at EDSI (Educational Data Systems, Inc.) a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Behavioral Health healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform.

Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score
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About EDSI (Educational Data Systems, Inc.)

Professional Training and Coaching
Dearborn, MI
501-1,000 employees

Living in Wilkes-Barre

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$183k≈ 3.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,311/mo≈ 31% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.