Behavior Support Specialist

Northeast Family Services·City of New Rochelle, New York

$25 - $30/hrUnknown On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 9 days ago

Practice for this role

Behavior Support Specialist · $25 - $30/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-44% vs. median posted rate for behavioral health roles in City of New Rochelle, New York ($45.00/hr)

11 similar openings in the City of New Rochelle area · median $45.00/hr

$25.00/hr · lowesthighest · $70.00/hr

this role: $25.00/hrmedian $45.00/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted behavioral health roles in City of New Rochelle, New York rates. This role sits in the 5th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 44% below the City of New Rochelle, 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 experience providing services to children, youth and families. Are you excited to join an agency new to New York but with a long stand 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 families' 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

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 access to high-speed secured internet are required, with at least one year of experience 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: City of New Rochelle, New York
Posted: Sep 1, 2026
Application: Employer website

Behavioral health roles in New York

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