Behavioral Health Specialist Salary in Boston, MA

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How much does a Behavioral Health Specialist make in Boston, MA? The average Behavioral Health Specialist salary in Boston, MA is $82,145 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $73,729 and $91,111. Salary ranges 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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Associate Behavioral Health Specialist- ASW

Camino Health Center - Irvine , CA

Associate Behavioral Health Specialist - ASW Department: Behavioral Health Location: Camino Health Center - Lake Forest, San Juan Capistrano, and San Clemente Full/Part Time: Full Time Pay: The ...

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Behavioral Health Specialist - Tiny Home Village

THS - Seattle , WA

Providing behavioral health support for those experiencing homelessness * Lowering barriers to behavioral health for youth and adults who have had challenges accessing quality care * Specialists in ...

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Behavioral Health Specialist

Dynamic Service Solutions - Los Angeles , CA

Dynamic Service Solutions is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist that will address the psychological, emotional, cognitive, developmental, and social impact that disasters have on survivors and ...

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Behavioral Health Integration Specialist - Part Time

Clinica Romero - Los Angeles , CA

Behavioral Health Integration Specialist Department: Behavioral Health Position reports to: Behavioral Health Director Position Summary: This position is responsible for managing internal and ...

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Peer Support Specialist

Crestwood Behavioral Health - San Mateo , CA

Are you looking for a meaningful role in behavioral health and have the desire to work with an ... Peer Support Specialist Job Duties: Peer Support Specialists are people in a peer-designated role ...

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Peer Support Specialist-Adult Services

Alaska Behavioral Health - Anchorage , AK

Peer Support Specialist | Alaska Behavioral Health Peer Lounge Who We Are Our mission is to strengthen Alaska communities and improve the lives of our clients by delivering exceptional behavioral ...

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What does a Behavioral Health Specialist do?

Common responsibilities of a Behavioral Health Specialist

Performs follow-up on Behavioral Health Patient Consultation by developing behavioral care plans approved with the PCP, assisting patient with compliance with planned interventions, maintaining patient stability/preventing relapses, assisting patient with difficult conditions, procedures or lifestyle changes, assisting in managing disability issues, and participating in conjoint consultation with PCP.

February 17, 2023

Provide brief interventions including motivational interviewing, behavior activation, and problem-solving to actively engage members in change behaviors that support medical and behavioral health regimens impacting overall wellbeing.

March 10, 2023

Works with patients and families who areexperiencing a variety of psychiatric, medical, and social problems utilizing ateam-based patient-centered approach.

March 27, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Behavioral Health Specialist in Boston, MA

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What is the average salary for Behavioral Health Specialist in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Behavioral Health Specialist in Boston, MA. The base salary for Behavioral Health Specialist ranges from $73,729 to $91,111 with the average base salary of $82,145. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $73,821 to $91,244 with the average total cash compensation of $82,256.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$82,145	$73,729 - $91,111
Bonus	$111	$91 - $133
Total Pay	$82,256	$73,821 - $91,244

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Behavioral Health Specialist Salary Near Boston, MA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Revere, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,104 - $91,575	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Brookline, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,104 - $91,575	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Malden, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,104 - $91,575	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Somerville, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,104 - $91,575	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Quincy, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,104 - $91,575	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Arlington, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,104 - $91,575	COMPARE TO Boston, MA

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About Boston, Massachusetts

Boston has an area of 89.63 square miles (232.1 km2)—48.4 square miles (125.4 km2) (54%) of land and 41.2 square miles (106.7 km2) (46%) of water. The city's official elevation, as measured at Logan International Airport, is 19 ft (5.8 m) above sea level. The highest point in Boston is Bellevue Hill at 330 feet (100 m) above sea level, and the lowest point is at sea level. Situated onshore of the Atlantic Ocean, Boston is the only state capital in the contiguous United States with an oceanic shoreline. Boston is surrounded by the "Greater Boston" region and is contiguously bordered by the citi...

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