Behavioral Specialist

Company: RiseWell Community Services
Location: Brentwood
Posted on: February 20, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description RiseWell Community Services is looking to hire a Full-Time Behavioral Specialist to join our Residential Program, located in West Brentwood, New York. In this role, you will provide assessment, support, and skill training to individuals with psychiatric disabilities in a licensed residential program, in their pursuit of becoming active, valued members in the community. RiseWell’s Residential Services provide those in recovery from serious mental illness a safe, reliable home with on-site support. Our Residential team assists participants with an array of services aimed at supporting their recovery and improving their quality of life. Services include medication monitoring, skill-building development, symptom management, socialization, transportation training, connections to psychiatric and medical services, and more. QUALIFICATIONS: BA in Human Services with 3 years’ experience working with persons with psychiatric disabilities. Knowledge of residential services, substance abuse services, and evidence-based practices. Clean, valid NY State Driver’s License. Fingerprinting, criminal record check, and approval from the NYS Office of Mental Health . SALARY: $45,000 Annually BENEFITS INCLUDE: Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Retirement 401K Savings Plan with Employer Match Generous Paid Time Off for Full-time and Eligible Part-Time Employees 13 paid Holidays for Full-time and Eligible Part-Time Employees Long and Short Term Disability Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program CALM App Subscription Flexible Work Schedules Career Growth & Promotional Opportunities Comprehensive Paid Training Supplemental Accident, Illness and Hospitalization Insurance Supplemental Pet Insurance Encouragement for Educational Professional Advancement Employee Perks & Discounts on Broadway shows, theme parks, and other attractions Eligibility for Federal/Public Loan Forgiveness EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: RiseWell Community Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. ABOUT US: Founded in 1972, RiseWell Community Services (RiseWell) is an innovative, multi-service, community-based social wellness agency. We are a major provider of health and wellness services, senior and children’s care, addiction recovery services, as well as affordable housing and support. Federation continues to serve thousands of community members across Suffolk, Nassau, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, and Manhattan. RiseWell has developed innovative, successful programs that are designed to meet the needs of vulnerable populations, such as individuals in recovery, those living with chronic medical conditions, adult home residents, the homeless, low-income seniors, and at-risk children For more information about RiseWell Community Services, please visit our website https://www.RiseWellCommunityServices.org/ Sunday-Thursday: 8-4 or 2-10 shifts each week.

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