Behavior Support Specialist

Northeast Family Services·New York

$25 - $30/hrUnknown On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 7 days ago

Practice for this role

Behavior Support Specialist · $25 - $30/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-18% vs. median posted rate for behavioral health roles in New York ($30.50/hr, n=3608)

$1.00/hr · p10p90 · $42,250/hr

this role: $25.00/hrmedian $30.50/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 3,608 posted behavioral health roles in New York rates. This role sits in the 31st percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 18% below the New York median for behavioral health roles.

Behavior Support Specialists provide psychoeducation and rehabilitative support directly in clients' homes to address behavioral health needs. They utilize evidence-based practices to promote family strengths and improve client outcomes.

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Northeast Family Services is a premier mental health provider with over 20 years of experience providing services to children, youth, and families. Are you excited to join an agency new to New York but with a long-standing history of providing high-quality care? Well, we are excited to meet YOU!

Our Behavior Support Specialists provide psychoeducation and rehabilitative supports in a client’s home for the purpose of treating a youth’s behavioral health needs. We utilize multiple evidence-based practices that promote a family's strengths!

Language Differential provided for Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Russian and Hindi!

Qualifications/Responsibilities

Bachelor's Degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related human services field
Bilingual preferred
Minimum 1 year of experience working with children, youth, and families in a home or community setting preferred
Valid driver’s license
Access to high speed secured internet required.

Benefits

(Full time employees)
Health, dental & vision
3 weeks paid vacation
11 Paid holidays (including Juneteenth, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and NY Eve.)
Generous sick time including mental health days
401k retirement plan with up to 4% match
Voluntary short and long-term disability
Voluntary Life Insurance
Dependent care savings account
Mileage reimbursement
Longevity award - Monetary bonus and a vacation day annually
Company provided laptop and cell phone
Opportunity for professional growth
Supervision for licensure provided
Free CEU’s offered
Tuition Reimbursement
Personal cell phone discount

Hours/Compensation

Full
Time
Salary: $40,000 - $50,000
Fee for
Service: $25-$30 per hour

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related human services field. A valid driver's license and at least one year of experience working with children and families in community settings are preferred.

bachelor degree
Communication
Documentation
Psychoeducation
Crisis intervention
Family support
Evidence-based practices
Case management
Behavioral health
Client assessment
Rehabilitative support

Posting details

Employment type: Unknown
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $25 - $30/hr
Location: New York
Posted: Sep 1, 2026
Application: Employer website

Behavioral health roles in New York

Behavioral health roles in New York are often in steady demand, especially for clinicians who can support diverse age groups and handle assessments or admissions. These positions can be competitive because employers commonly look for independent licensure, while also considering associate-level candidates with clear growth toward full licensure. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure status and assessment experience before applying.