Behavioral Health Specialist
US$21 – US$25 / hr base salary
Posted 6 Oct 2026
BranchFactor Summary
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- Expected experience
- 1+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$21 – US$25 / hr |
|---|
Study levelCertificate
CertificationsBasic Life Support, First Aid, CPI
Field of studyBehavioral Sciences, Counseling, Mental Health (or related)
Study levelAssociate degree or higher
Our vision is a world of peaceful relationships with food, weight, and body image, where everyone with an eating disorder can experience recovery. We believe that exceptional, individualized care leads to lasting recovery from eating disorders. That’s why our teams are comprised of compassionate, dedicated professionals from a variety of backgrounds who collaborate to provide the very best evidence-based care for our clients at all levels of care.
Position Overview
The Behavioral Health Specialist supports the milieu by facilitating therapeutic skills and activity groups, providing therapeutic meal support at mealtimes and snacks, assisting clients in acquiring skills to manage their eating disorder, maintaining a recovery-oriented environment, and providing general support and assistance.
Schedule
- Full Time - Onsite, 0.8 FTE (32hrs/wk), working Tuesdays 7:40-3:30, Wednesdays 7:40 - 2:30, Thursdays 7:40am - 3:30pm, Fridays 7:40 - 2:30, Saturdays 7:40 - 2:00.
Compensation Range:
Behavioral Health Specialist Starting Hourly Range: $21.00 - $25.00
Final Compensation offered will be within pay range based on qualifications/experience met for the position.
How Behavioral Health Specialists Empower Recovery
- Facilitates therapy groups including skills groups (including CBT and DBT), self-monitoring groups, and experiential activity groups which may include art activities, music, journaling, mindfulness, relaxation, and movement.
- Participates in therapeutic supported meals and snacks.
- Provides milieu support.
- Contributes to the creation and maintenance of a recovery-oriented therapeutic environment.
- Participates in treatment team, mini team, therapy team, and/or case consultation meetings.
- Completes clinical documentation in compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
General Education Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent, required.
- An associate or bachelor’s degree in a mental, behavioral, counseling, or behavioral sciences health-related field is strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 1 year of direct patient care experience in a mental/behavioral health setting is required. HR and Executive Director have discretion when internal candidates fall slightly short of that threshold.
Other Qualifications:
- Employees at Residential or Inpatient sites must have a valid driver’s license and be authorized to drive.