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Dunkirk, New York

Behavioral Health Professional II - Full Time - Flexible

Behavioral HealthIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$20.80 per hour

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Job Description

  • JOB TITLE: Behavioral Health Professional II
  • CLASSIFICATION: Full Time, Non-Exempt
  • PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT: Behavioral Health Services
  • IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Behavioral Health Services Supervisor

Position Summary

Behavioral Health Professional assist adults with behavioral health concerns, living in the community, develop independent living skills and self-help skills by providing ongoing instruction/training, guidance, and modeling.

Qualifications

Minimum Education, Training & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field.

Two (2) years’ experience providing services to individuals with serious emotional disturbances: OR certified in an Evidence Based Practice.

Preferred Education, Training & Experience

  • Knowledge of community crisis resources and response services
  • Experience in collaboration within a community System of Care
  • Experience supporting individuals in education and employment

Essential Skills and Abilities

Valid New York State driver’s license that meets the Agency’s driving policy and dependable transportation

Functional knowledge of basic computer applications (i. e. word-processing, e-mail)

  • Ability to work flexible hours including weekends as needed
  • Demonstrate patience, understanding, sensitivity and respect to children and families including regarding cultural/value/lifestyle differences
  • Ability to maintain professional boundaries and effective communication

Salary

  • $20.80 per hour starting rate
  • Full Job Description Available Upon Request

Benefits – Intandem Contact us for more Information

An equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Professional assists adults with behavioral health concerns in developing independent living and self-help skills. They provide ongoing instruction, training, guidance, and modeling to support individuals within the community.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Behavioral health supportIndependent living skills trainingCrisis resource managementSystem of care collaborationComputer literacyEmailCultural competence

Behavioral Health Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$43k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $40k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

What does the Behavioral Health market look like in New York?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$43kBehavioral Health median $59k (middle half $47k–$98k)33 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$40k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Behavioral Health listings in New York37 active793 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
New Behavioral Health listings868 in the last 30 days483 the 30 days before (+80%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Behavioral Health pay trend−4.9% 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 snapshot

2.8/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes weekends

Living in Dunkirk

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$142k
Median resident rent
$866/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.