Licensed Behavior Specialist Salary in Des Moines, IA

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How much does a Licensed Behavior Specialist make in Des Moines, IA? The average Licensed Behavior Specialist salary in Des Moines, IA is $248,679 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $223,178 and $278,350. 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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On Call Overnight Behavior Specialist

Silence Aloud Inc - Moreno Valley , CA

JOB DESCRIPTION BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST (FT, PT, & On Call) Location: Moreno Valley, CA If you're ... A valid California driver's license * DMV drivers record printout * Must have reliable ...

ZipRecruiter - 55 days ago

Child Behavior Specialist

Illuminate Minds - Thousand Oaks , CA

Illuminate Minds is seeking a Child Behavior Specialist (CBS) / Behavior Technician (BT) to ... Armenian or Spanish - A valid California Driver's License - Reliable transportation & proof of auto ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 44 days ago

Behavior Specialist

AchieveKids - San Jose , CA

Salary: $70,469.00 to $83,024 annually Behavior Specialist Job Announcement AchieveKids is a ... Valid California Driver's License and Clean California DMV record required * TB Clearance * DOJ ...

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Positive Behavior Support Specialist (SnoCo AND Island Counties)

Service Alternatives - Lynnwood , WA

Job Summary: The Positive Behavior Support Specialist designs, develops and delivers Positive ... Current driver license, car, and car insurance. Preferred Qualifications: * Bachelor's Degree in ...

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Behavior Technician/Early Interventionist Specialist at Home Daycare

POP THERAPIES INC - Orange , CA

Valid CA drivers license, clear DMV report, valid car registration, proof of auto insurance. Pass background check and provide TB Test. Registered Behavior Technician or willing to obtain, no prior ...

ZipRecruiter - 6 days ago

Behavioral Health Specialist (LCSW; LMFT)

Molokai Ohana Health Care Inc - Wailuku , HI

Applies knowledge base, theoretical concepts, specific functional skills, and essential social values used to effect change in human behavior, emotional responses, and social conditions. Helps ...

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What does a Licensed Behavior Specialist do?

Common responsibilities of a Licensed Behavior Specialist

Participates in regular meetings with staff to ensure priorities are clear, coordination is good and communications are open.

January 14, 2023

Training in behavior analysis/modification (minimum of ninety (90) hours of course work prior to hire, thirty two (32) hours BACB-approved CEUs in a 2-year period thereafter).

February 26, 2023

Demonstrates knowledge and utilization of trauma informed practices, including emotional intelligence, effective communication, understanding of impact of trauma on development, strengths based and person-centered practice, resilience focus and commitment to growth and change.

March 10, 2023

Provides and holds staff responsible to complete staff performance evaluations as expected, provides constructive supervision for all direct reports including ongoing performance feedback.

April 01, 2023

Develop appropriate behavioral data collection systems such that quantifiable behavioral data is collected at regular intervals to allow for the continual evaluation of treatment plans and the achievement of individual goals and objectives.

April 09, 2023

Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation, including but not limited to progress notes, treatment plans and discharge summaries.

April 18, 2023

Supports on-going and future business needs.

May 18, 2023

Participate in identifying discharge planning and discharge planning goals for child(ren) and families.

May 21, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Licensed Behavior Specialist in Des Moines, IA

Average Base Salary

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223178

278350

248679

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

228615

287200

253077

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Licensed Behavior Specialist in Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Licensed Behavior Specialist ranges from $223,178 to $278,350 with the average base salary of $248,679. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $228,615 to $287,200 with the average total cash compensation of $253,077.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$248,679	$223,178 - $278,350
Bonus	$4,398	$5,438 - $8,850
Total Pay	$253,077	$228,615 - $287,200

* 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.

Licensed Behavior Specialist Salary Near Des Moines, IA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Ankeny, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $222,193 - $277,122	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Urbandale, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $222,193 - $277,122	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Ames, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $220,122 - $274,539	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Falls, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $207,433 - $258,713	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Waterloo, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $209,212 - $260,932	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Rapids, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $220,140 - $274,562	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA

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About Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines (/dɪˈmɔɪn/ (listen)) is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A small part of the city extends into Warren County. It was incorporated on September 22, 1851, as Fort Des Moines, which was shortened to "Des Moines" in 1857. It is on and named after the Des Moines River, which likely was adapted from the early French name, Rivière des Moines, meaning "River of the Monks". The city's population was 217,521 as of the 2017 population estimate. The five-county metropolitan area is ranked 89th in terms of population in ...

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