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How much do behavior care specialists jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for behavior care specialists in the United States is $23.59, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.99 and $26.20 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Behavior Care Specialists, or BHTs, need strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with clients and families. They should have patience, attention to detail, and the ability to implement behavior plans under supervision. Certification in behavior analysis or related training is often required or preferred.

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Behavior Care Specialists typically earn higher salaries in regions with a higher cost of living and greater demand for behavioral health services, such as urban areas or states with expanded healthcare funding. Salary levels can also increase with experience, certifications, and working in private clinics or specialized programs. However, geographic location remains a key factor influencing compensation in this field.

What degree do you need for a behavioral specialist?

Behavior Care Specialists typically need at least a bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, education, or a related field. Some positions may require a master's degree or additional certification, such as behavior analysis certification, depending on the specific role and employer requirements.

What do you do as a behavior specialist?

A behavior care specialist assesses and develops strategies to improve behaviors in individuals with developmental or behavioral challenges. They implement behavior intervention plans, often using positive reinforcement techniques, and may work closely with families, teachers, or healthcare teams to support client progress. Certification in behavior analysis or related fields is often required, and the role typically involves documenting progress and adjusting interventions as needed.
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Infographic showing various Behavior Care Specialists job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 26% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,069 per year, or $23.6 per hour.

Manager of Youth Care Specialists

Cornerstones of Care

Kansas City, MO • On-site

$48K - $56K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

Position: Manager of Youth Care Specialist
Salary: $48,568.00 - $56,160.00 annually
(Starting salary depends on education and experience)
Job Type: Full Time
Shift/Hours: Monday - Thursday, (2:00 PM - 12:00 AM)
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Youth Care Managers report to the Director of Placement Stability and enjoy a high degree of autonomy in the supervision of Youth Care Specialists and Coordination of day respite, after hour's placements, transportation, and supervision of youth, both new referrals and youth transitioning between placements. This position ensures coverage of the after-hours emergency line, triaging incoming calls, problem-solving, and assigning tasks including but not limited to assisting with missing youth search efforts, assisting with diligent parent searches, organizing the clothing closet, restocking supplies, creating orange books, sanitizing stations, identifying, labeling, and storing the personal items of youth, creating facility books, grocery shopping, completing laundry, conducting safety checks on car seats, and deep cleaning. The position is responsible for supervising staff in medication administration and other medical support. At times when there is no youth to supervise, the Youth Care Manager will perform administrative tasks such as scheduling, report writing, data reconciliation, chart audits, and other duties as assigned. The Youth Care Manager is responsible for the development of staff through training and coaching.
QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Human Services, Education, Counseling, or Psychology which includes the equivalent of 30 semester hours in either human development/human behavior, child development, family intervention techniques, diagnostic measures, or therapeutic techniques such as social work, psychology, sociology, guidance/counseling, and child development, and at least two years of work experience in the Child Welfare arena. 1 year of Kansas case management experience is required. Preferred: Master's degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Human Services, Education, Counseling, or Psychology and two years experience in the child welfare arena with at least 6 months of Kansas case management experience. Licensed by the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board to practice in Kansas (LBSW, LMSW, LSCSW, Professional Counselor, LMFT, and/or Alcohol and Drug Counselor). Must be at least 21 years of age and pass a background check, physical, and drug screening. This position also requires a valid driver's license and proof of current vehicle insurance.
BENEFITS: Cornerstones of Care offers a competitive benefits package, which includes: Paid Holiday, Paid Time Away (unlimited PTO for all benefit-eligible team members), medical/dental/vision; prescriptions; accident and critical illness insurance; pet insurance; short-term disability; long-term disability; term life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D); health savings account (HSA); flexible spending account (FSA); retirement (401K); employee assistance program (EAP); YMCA membership discounts; Tuition Reimbursement Program and Public Service Loan Forgiveness. To view a detailed Summary of Benefits please visit our website at www.cornerstonesofcare.org and under the heading "About Us" click on "Join Our Team."
CORNERSTONES OF CARE'S ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENTS:
  • Nonviolence-helping to build safety skills and a commitment to higher purpose
  • Emotional Intelligence-helping to teach emotional management skills
  • Social Learning-helping to build cognitive skills
  • Open Communication-helping to overcome barriers to healthy communication, learn conflict management
  • Democracy-helping to create civic skills of self-control, self-discipline, and administration of healthy authority
  • Social Responsibility-helping to rebuild social connection skills, establish healthy attachment relationships
  • Growth and Change-helping to work through loss and prepare for the future

Questions?
Please contact: Cornerstones of Care, Human Resources Department
8150 Wornall Road
Kansas City, Missouri 64114
Phone: (816) 616-8501 Fax: (816) 508-1757
Like us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/cornerstonescareers
Cornerstones of Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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