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How much do part time behavioral health jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for part time behavioral health in Georgia is $20.93, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.24 and $25.77 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a part time behavioral health worker?

A part time behavioral health worker is a professional who supports individuals with mental health, emotional, or behavioral issues on a part-time basis, typically working less than 40 hours per week. They may provide counseling, crisis intervention, case management, or support services in settings such as clinics, schools, or community centers. Their goal is to help clients improve their well-being and cope with life’s challenges, often as part of a larger treatment team. Part time positions allow for flexible scheduling while still making a meaningful impact in the field of behavioral health.

How do part time behavioral health professionals typically collaborate with full time staff to ensure continuity of care for patients?

Part-time behavioral health professionals frequently coordinate with full-time colleagues through shared electronic health records, regular team meetings, and case discussions to maintain seamless patient care. They often participate in interdisciplinary rounds and communicate progress or concerns with the broader care team, including psychiatrists, social workers, and nurses. Effective collaboration is essential, especially when managing complex cases, and organizations usually provide structured processes to facilitate smooth hand-offs and ongoing communication between part-time and full-time staff.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a part time behavioral health professional, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Part Time Behavioral Health professional, you typically need a background in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related field, often with relevant licensure or certification. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), crisis intervention protocols, and behavioral assessment tools is important. Strong interpersonal skills, active listening, and emotional resilience help professionals build rapport and effectively support clients in diverse and challenging situations. These skills and qualifications are crucial for delivering quality mental health care while managing a flexible, sometimes unpredictable work schedule.
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Infographic showing various Part Time Behavioral Health job openings in Georgia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,525 per year, or $20.9 per hour.

Behavioral Intervention Specialist - Part Time - Day and Night Shifts

Advantage Behavioral Health Systems

Athens, GA • On-site

$23.89 - $26.11/hr

Full-time, Part-time, Other

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Job description

Behavioral Intervention Specialist - Part Time - Day and Night Shifts

Athens-Clarke - Pavilion - Athens, GA 30606

Overview

Salary Range $23.89 - $26.11 Position Type Part Time Job Shift All shifts available! Category Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

Part Time - Day and Night Shifts Available - Two (2) - 12 Hour shifts a week

7 am - 7:30 pm Day Shift and 7:30 pm - 7 am Night Shift

Position Summary :

Under direct supervision, provides a broad range of paraprofessional social services to patients/clients and their families. Conducts patient/client/consumer intakes, participates in treatment team planning, and performs crisis intervention. This position provides paraprofessional social services to clients and families in a Behavioral Health Crisis Center.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assists clients with activities of daily living as needed
  • Picks up meals/snacks for clients, prepares at mealtime and cleans up after
  • Transports samples to lab
  • Meets with clients/clients families to address issues and work on skills as listed in treatment plan goals individually or in group
  • Provides social and psychological support to clients through listening and discussing problems and progress as necessary
  • Supports clinical treatment plan and nursing care plan through engagement of clients, monitoring and documenting (room checks, every 15 minutes per procedure), taking vitals, as order and proving one-to-one observation and support, as needed
  • Utilizes skills of Safety Care to deescalate situations and avoid restraint
  • Participates with team to restrain clients, when necessary and according to procedure
  • Calibrates equipment regularly, per schedule
  • Between clients, prepares rooms/beds for new clients
  • Engages clients between social services to provide support and prevent de-escalation
  • Assists clients in locating and utilizing community resources, including legal, medical, financial assistance and other referral services
  • Keeps documentation of face to face sessions and collaborative sessions with each client and/or service provider
  • Transports, or makes arrangements for transportation of, clients to appointments in a timely manner
  • Contacts clients/client guardians in order to gain updates on clients progress or lack of progress
  • Contacts other health care professionals within or outside the organization to obtain consumer background information in accordance with established guidelines
  • Collaborates with service providers in addressing concerns and treatment planning changes or additions
  • Complies with regulations on confidentiality of client information as specified by established policy
  • Develops and effectively maintains a network of appropriate community contacts
  • Provides appropriate information and/or input in meetings pertaining to case management and case collaboration
  • Provides short-term case management and referral services to clients with emergency situations
  • Helps intake and discharge clients to/from the unit, per procedure
  • Other duties as assigned by Program Manager.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

High school diploma or GED AND One year of experience in a social services related position OR Two years at an accredited college or university with at least 15 credit hours in a social services related field.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations :

Valid GA Drivers License