Clarvida - Washington·Everett, Washington
Develop and implement Safety, Crisis, and Individual Behavior Support Plans for adults transitioning from higher levels of care. Provide weekly client support and collaborate with families and residential staff to ensure stability and independence.
Date Posted: April 2, 2026
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.
● 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
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: www.clarvida.com/mission-vision-and-values See other opportunities: www.clarvida.com/working-at-clarvida 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. Keywords behavior support specialist Washington, behavioral health specialist WA, adult mental health support, community-based behavioral services, agency affiliated counselor WA, Clarvida careers
Market context
Behavioral health positions in Washington are typically supported by steady demand from outpatient, community, and telehealth settings. These roles are competitive because employers often look for a current unrestricted clinical license, experience with evidence-based therapy, and the ability to work from a HIPAA-compliant home office. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit, then verify your license status and prepare examples of your therapy approach before applying.
