Behavioral Health Specialist

Description Behavior Health Specialist I (Bachelor’s Level) About The Role 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. Responsibilities Work with adults age 18+ transitioning from higher levels of careDevelop Safety and Crisis Plans and Individual Behavior Support PlansMeet weekly with clients to support progress toward identified goalsCollaborate with family members and residential staff to support client successProvide education and guidance to support systems on effective behavioral strategiesMaintain ongoing evaluations, progress notes, and documentationMonitor client progress and identify behaviors requiring interventionParticipate in an after-hours phone crisis response rotation Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related fieldMinimum of two years of direct treatment experience with clients with a mental health diagnosis under supervision – Supervised internship hours count toward this requirement Eligible for Agency Affiliated Counselor status through the Washington Department of Health (assistance provided)Valid Washington Driver’s License, clean driving record, and active auto insuranceAbility to pass fingerprinting and background checks Compensation & Benefits Full-Time Employees Competitive pay: $24–$29/hourOpportunity for incentive-based pay up to 10% biweeklyFlexible, self-managed schedulePaid vacation days that increase with tenureSeparate sick leave that rolls over annuallyUp to 10 paid holidays*Medical, dental, and vision insurance optionsDailyPay – access earned wages without waiting for paydayTraining, development, and continuing education creditsAnnual licensure dues reimbursement for fully licensed staff All Employees 401(k)Free licensure supervisionEmployee Assistance ProgramPet insuranceNational discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainmentMileage reimbursement*Cell phone stipendBenefit availability may vary by state/county. Work Location Community-based (King County, Washington) Employment Type Full-time How to Apply 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