Behavioral Health Specialist
Listed compensation
$25-$30/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Behavior Health Specialist I (Bachelor’s Level)
About the Role
Clarvida is seeking a Behavior Support Specialist I to work with adults age 18 and older who have been discharged from higher levels of care, such as adult family homes or assisted living facilities, and require additional behavioral support to maintain successful placement. In this role, you will partner with clients and their support systems to promote stability, independence, and progress toward individualized goals.
You will create Safety and Crisis Plans and Individual Behavior Support Plans, meet weekly with clients, and collaborate closely with family members and residential staff. This position includes participation in an after-hours phone crisis rotation approximately one week every three months.
Responsibilities
- Work with adults age 18+ transitioning from higher levels of care
- Develop Safety and Crisis Plans and Individual Behavior Support Plans
- Meet weekly with clients to support progress toward identified goals
- Collaborate with family members and residential staff to support client success
- Provide education and guidance to support systems on effective behavioral strategies
- Maintain ongoing evaluations, progress notes, and documentation
- Monitor client progress and identify behaviors requiring intervention
- Participate in an after-hours phone crisis response rotation
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field
- Minimum of two years of direct treatment experience with clients with a mental health diagnosis under supervision
– Supervised internship hours count toward this requirement
- Eligible for Agency Affiliated Counselor status through the Washington Department of Health (assistance provided)
- Valid Washington Driver’s License, clean driving record, and active auto insurance
- Ability to pass fingerprinting and background checks
Compensation & Benefits
Full-Time Employees
- Competitive pay: $25–$30/hour
- Opportunity for incentive-based pay up to 10% biweekly
- Flexible, self-managed schedule
- Paid vacation days that increase with tenure
- Separate sick leave that rolls over annually
- Up to 10 paid holidays*
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- DailyPay – access earned wages without waiting for payday
- Training, development, and continuing education credits
- Annual licensure dues reimbursement for fully licensed staff
All Employees
- 401(k)
- Free licensure supervision
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet insurance
- National discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
- Mileage reimbursement*
- Cell phone stipend
*Benefit availability may vary by state/county.
Work Location: Community-based (Grant County, Washington)
Employment Type: Full-time
How to Apply
If you are passionate about supporting adults with behavioral health needs and helping them maintain stability and independence in community settings, we encourage you to apply for the Behavior Support Specialist I role with Clarvida.
- Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
- Learn more: clarvida.com
- See other opportunities: clarvida.com
Equal Opportunity Statement
Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category.
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Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Case Management & Care Coordination Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$57k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $53k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Case Management & Care Coordination listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% are remote, 15% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$53k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Case Management & Care Coordination listings in Washington | 31 active | 543 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 33% remote · 15% no call · 70% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings: 6% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Case Management & Care Coordination listings | 165 in the last 30 days | 117 the 30 days before (+41%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Case Management & Care Coordination pay trend | −1.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$57k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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