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How much do behavioral ecology jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for behavioral ecology 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.

What are the typical work environments for professionals in Behavioral Ecology?

Behavioral Ecologists often split their time between outdoor fieldwork in diverse habitats and analytical work in laboratory or office settings. Fieldwork can involve observing and recording animal behaviors, collecting ecological data, and sometimes traveling to remote or challenging environments. Once field data are gathered, you may spend significant time analyzing results, writing scientific papers, and collaborating with other scientists or stakeholders. This blend of independent research and teamwork offers variety and the chance to make meaningful contributions to wildlife conservation and ecological understanding.

What is a Behavioral Ecology job?

A Behavioral Ecology job involves studying the interactions between animal behavior and ecological factors such as environment, competition, and evolution. Professionals in this field conduct research on how animals adapt their behaviors to survive and reproduce in their natural habitats. They may work in academia, conservation organizations, or governmental agencies, analyzing data, conducting fieldwork, and publishing findings. Their work contributes to understanding species interactions, biodiversity, and ecosystem health.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Behavioral Ecology position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Behavioral Ecology, you need a strong background in biology, ecology, and statistical analysis, often supported by an advanced degree (MSc or PhD). Familiarity with data collection technologies, GIS software, and statistical packages such as R is vital for analyzing animal behavior in natural environments. Excellent observation, problem-solving, and collaboration skills help you navigate fieldwork challenges and contribute to interdisciplinary research teams. These abilities are crucial for conducting robust scientific studies and communicating findings that inform conservation and ecological management.

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Infographic showing various Behavioral Ecology job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, and 25% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $49,069 per year, or $23.6 per hour.

Community Behavioral Health Worker (I-FAST)

Integrated Services for Behavioral Health

Marietta, OH โ€ข On-site

$19 - $22.26/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago


Job description

We are seeking a Community Behavioral Health Worker!
Washington County, OH

Join our Team!

Do you have a passion for working with children and families? Integrated Services for Behavioral Health is looking for compassionate, dedicated people who want to empower youth and families by creating strength-based behavior change that will be sustained long after treatment ends.

You will receive ongoing training in the Integrated Family and Systems Treatment (I-FAST) model as you work with families, children/youth, their communities, and other key members of their ecology to implement I-FAST as designed. I-FAST Community Behavioral Health Workers work in collaboration with all involved to address the needs of youth and families that are experiencing a wide range of DSM diagnoses, including complex cases of children at risk for out-of-home placement. You will empower families to address challenging and/or problematic behavior and to help children/youth aged 5-21 make life-transforming changes. Treatment progress is made through intensive interventions such as skill building, changing unhelpful family interactions, and increasing social support, to name a few.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $22.26 per hour based on experience, education, and/or licensure.

Essential Functions:

  • Provide direct clinical treatment using the I-FAST treatment model and principles. Some principles include leveraging strengths and focusing on the positive, understanding sequences of behavior, and increasing mature behavior.
  • Conduct a thorough assessment of the client and family: gather information on behaviors of concern and strengths in the family and their ecology to inform conceptualization of the problem behaviors and interactions within the familyโ€™s ecological context.
  • Comfort working with a diverse community of clients.
  • Knowledge of the types of families in the community.
  • Continuously work to engage the primary caregiver, family members, supports, and community agency staff (school, probation, child welfare) in change-oriented treatment.
  • Dedicate time to weekly case planning and evaluation of case progress, with ongoing support from your supervisor and team members.
  • Receive regular training, professional development, supervision, and consultation activities designed to help you acquire extensive clinical skills within the I-FAST treatment model.
  • Assure, along with fellow clinicians, that clients have access to 24 hours/day, 7 days/week support as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Experience working with multisystems such as: Court, Child Protective Services, Schools, OhioRise, Family Children First Council
  • Current license/certification, including LSW, LPC, LISW, or LPCC, is preferred.
  • Experience working with complex family systems and youth who are experiencing severe emotional/mental health issues.
  • Demonstrated a high degree of cultural awareness.
  • Experience with multi-need individuals and families.
  • Broad knowledge of community service systems.
  • Willing to participate in and lead cross-systems team-building activities.
  • Able to effectively communicate through verbal/written expression.
  • Must be able to operate in an Internet-based, automated office environment.

Enjoy a great work environment with an excellent salary, generous paid time off, and a strong benefits package.

Benefits include:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Short-term Disability
  • Long-term Disability
  • 401K w/ Employer Match
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides support and resources to help you and your family with a range of issues.

To learn more about our organization: https://ISBH.org

OUR MISSION
Delivering exceptional care through connection

OUR VALUES
Dignity - We meet people where they are on their journey with respect and hope

Collaboration - We listen to understand and ask how we can best support the people and communities we serve

Wellbeing - We celebrate one another's strengths, and we support one another in being well

Excellence - We demand high-quality care for those we serve, and we are a leader in how we care for one another as a team

Innovation - We deeply value a range of perspectives and experiences, knowing it is what inspires us to stretch past where we are and reach towards what we know is possible

Weโ€™re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.