Behavioral Health Specialist
Compensation
Pay not disclosed
- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · remote
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join Akima, LLC as a Remote Behavioral Health Specialist – GS-12, 25% Travel in Austin, Texas, United States. Assesses psychological health using current American Psychological Association Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, develops treatment plans, and modifies plans over time in response to patient progress. Documents assessments and treatments.
Benefits & Compensation
- Comprehensive benefits
- Competitive pay
- Growth opportunities
- Excellent retirement options
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Remote position - work from anywhere.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers remote work flexibility. Work with Akima, LLC in Austin, Texas, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Specialist provides comprehensive clinical screening, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for service members. They also perform ongoing case management, crisis intervention, and maintain detailed records in an electronic health record system.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in social work and an active Texas LCSW certification. Experience working with military personnel and familiarity with National Guard Bureau behavioral health regulations are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Healthcare Administration Career Context
Of the 50 active Healthcare Administration listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 28% have no call, 62% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Healthcare Administration pay on WeekdayDoc is up 10.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Specialist at Akima a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Healthcare Administration — ranked against 913 active Healthcare Administration listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
6.4/10 work-life score · Above average in Healthcare Administration — ranked against 913 active roles in this specialty
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Healthcare Admin roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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