Hourly Wage for Behavior Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does a Behavior Specialist make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Behavior Specialist in the United States is $21 as of October 28, 2020, but the salary range typically falls between $18 and $26. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Board Certified Behavior Specialist- Near Atkins, Virginia- Permanent Hire Position

Soliant - Atkins , VA

Soliant is looking to place a licensed Behavior Specialist in a great school district for the 2020/2021 school year! This school is looking to hire on a great candidate for a permanent position The ...

Soliant - 8 days ago

Behavioral Health Specialist II

Fairfax County Sheriff's Office - Fairfax , VA

Behavioral Health Specialist II Print Apply Behavioral Health Specialist II Salary $56,816.03 - $94,693.25 Annually Location RESTON (EE26), VA Job Type FT Salary W BN Department Community Services ...

Upward.net - 28 days ago

Behavioral Health Specialist ($19/hr.)

ACI Federal - Williamsburg , VA

Behavioral Health Specialist Williamsburg, VA Start Date: 16 November to Late January Assignment ... Specialized training in the management of aggressive mental health behavior required. * Valid ...

ZipRecruiter - 39 days ago

Clinical Services KPACT Behavioral Specialist

New River Valley Community Services - Blacksburg , VA

Meets with children and or/adolescents in their home, community, or school settings providing 1:1 support and guidance around their behavioral, mental, or emotional health issues. Works with family ...

Upward.net - 57 days ago

Behavior Analyst

SpringHealth Behavioral Health and Integrated Care - Ridgeway , VA

Behavior Analyst, Location: Ridgeway, VA - 24148

Agency Feed - 64 days ago

BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN

SpringHealth Behavioral Health and Integrated Care - Alexandria , VA

Implement Applied Behavior Analysis driven programs for youth with developmental disabilities in their homes and/or a community environment * Provide 1:1 therapy to individuals with a developmental ...

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What does a Behavior Specialist do?

Behavior Specialist

Completed at least 1000 hours in direct clinical experience with individuals with behavioral challenges or at least 1000 hours experience in a related field with individuals with autism spectrum disorders.

February 15, 2020

Attend meetings and provide consultation to, and advocate for youth with school, participate in Child Study Teams/Individualized Education Plan meetings, coordinate services with community agencies, and cooperate with other providers to meet youth and youth system needs.

April 01, 2020

Demonstrate leadership as well as possess compassion for and an understanding of the needs, struggles and dreams of people with developmental disabilities.

April 17, 2020

Participate in Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) goals of the organization both individually and as a team member.

April 22, 2020

Train family members and other support staff to implement written programs.

May 06, 2020

Communicate with supervisor, teachers, and classroom aides to ensure daily interventions are implemented throughout the day.

May 09, 2020

Provide direct delivery of the behavioral services to the children and families by implementing goals and objectives to ensure safety and engagement in appropriate instructional, leisure, and daily living activities within a natural environment and under the supervision of a BCBA.

June 16, 2020

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Average Hourly Wage

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Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Behavior Specialist in the United States. The average hourly rate for Behavior Specialist ranges from $18 to $26 with the average hourly pay of $21. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $19 to $26 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $22.

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