Demo

Behavioral Assistant

Next Step Coaching And Counseling Services
Jersey, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 3/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/16/2025

Are you passionate about supporting the behavioral and mental health needs of youth? At Next Step Coaching and Counseling Services, we are seeking a Behavioral Assistant to work alongside our clinical team to provide essential support to children and families.

As a Behavioral Assistant, you will play a key role in implementing therapeutic interventions, teaching coping skills, and fostering positive behavioral changes in a compassionate and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in implementing individualized behavioral health plans in collaboration with licensed clinicians.
  • Provide direct support to youth and families in both community-based and outpatient settings.
  • Teach coping, self-regulation, and other life skills to promote emotional well-being.
  • Collaborate with clinical teams to ensure a consistent and holistic approach to care.
  • Maintain accurate records of interactions and progress reports in compliance with confidentiality standards.
  • Deliver psychoeducation services and assist with the implementation of evidence-based interventions.

Requirements:

Education:

  • Required: High school diploma or GED.
  • Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., psychology, social work).

Experience:

  • Required: Minimum of one year of relevant post-high school experience in a comparable environment, such as:
  • Working directly with youth in community-based social service programs.
  • Direct care in residential or outpatient behavioral health settings.
  • Conducting or implementing behavioral/mental health activities or interventions.
  • Preferred: 2 years of experience, especially within the last two years.

Additional Requirements:

  • Must be at least 21 years old.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Competitive hourly rates, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • A supportive work environment that values your contributions to mental health care.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to send their resume to Hrsupport@next-stepcoach.com . Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for the next steps in the hiring process.

Job Type: Full-time


Pay: $25.00 - $45.00 per hour


Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Day shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $45

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Behavioral Assistant?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Behavioral Assistant career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$33,506 - $36,872
Income Estimation: 
$27,196 - $32,436
Income Estimation: 
$36,885 - $46,221
Income Estimation: 
$79,078 - $104,694
Income Estimation: 
$55,611 - $73,900
Income Estimation: 
$65,218 - $79,682
Income Estimation: 
$65,218 - $79,682
Income Estimation: 
$79,078 - $104,694
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Behavioral Assistant jobs in the Jersey, NJ area that may be a better fit.

Behavioral Assistant Needed in North Jersey!

NeuroPath Behavioral Healthcare, East Orange, NJ

Behavioral Assistant

Elevate and Evolve Wellness Center LLC, Union, NJ

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!