Top 16 Behavioral specialist Jobs in Yuma, Az

Student Behavior Response Specialist
Yuma School District One —Yuma, AZ
- $17.50 an hour
- Classroom
- High school diploma or GED
- Fingerprint clearance
Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) Artistic Behavioral Health Specialist
Resilient Health —Yuma, AZ
- $19.25 - $21.42 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
Child Well-Being Lead Specialist
Deployed Resources, LLC —Yuma, AZ
- $100,000 - $113,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- LMFT
- Spanish
Crisis Specialist
Community Health Associates —Yuma, AZ
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Clean driving record
- Addiction Medicine
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Peer Support Specialist
HOPE, Inc. —Yuma, AZ
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Mid-level
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Peer Support Specialist
Community Health Associates —Yuma, AZ
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Outpatient experience
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Independently Licensed Clinical Therapist (LCSW, LPC, LMFT)
Denova Collaborative Health —Arizona
- $80,000 - $88,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- LMFT
- BLS Certification
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Paid holidays
- Loan repayment program
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Associate Clinical Therapist (LAC, LMSW, LAMFT)
Denova Collaborative Health —Arizona
- $65,000 - $71,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- BLS Certification
- Mid-level
- Outpatient experience
- Paid holidays
- Loan repayment program
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14d
Nutrition Education Specialist I (Grant Funded (Grade 5) (To Establish an Eligibility List)
Yuma County, AZ —Yuma, AZ
- $18.37 - $22.97 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Spanish
- Writing skills
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
Homeless Street Outreach
ACHIEVE Human Services, Inc. —Yuma, AZ
- From $18 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Spanish
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- 403(b) matching
- Health insurance
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Mental Health Therapist - Arizona
NOCD —Arizona
- Weekends as needed
- Remote
- Background check
- LMFT
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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Counselor - Yuma, AZ (Yuma Clinic)
Intermountain Centers —Yuma, AZ
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- Current TB test
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
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Psychiatrist – MD/DO | Full-Time, Part-Time
Denova Collaborative Health —Yuma, AZ
- Full-time
- Spanish
- CPR Certification
- Medicine
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
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Behavior Analyst
Clarvida —United States
- $58 an hour
- Full-time
- Remote
- LMFT
- Management
- Psychiatry
- Continuing education credits
- Mileage reimbursement
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Remote Acute Care Psychiatrist - West Coast
Array Behavioral Care —United States
- $150 - $195 an hour
- Full-time
- Remote
- Psychiatry
- BC/BE
- Windows
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Student Behavior Response Specialist

Yuma School District One -
Yuma, AZ

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Job Details

$17.50 an hour

Qualifications

Substitute Teaching Certification
Teacher collaboration
CPI Certification
Employee relationship building
High school diploma or GED
Records management
Progress documentation

Full Job Description

JobID: 6557

Position Type:
Professional Staff, Other/Specialist

Date Posted:
7/13/2026

Location:
Post Complex

Date Available:
Until Filled

School Year:
2026 - 2027

Position Status: Tier 1

Benefited Health Insured
8 Daily Hours

Salary Range D
$17.50

Working Calendar
201 days

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Purpose Statement

The job of Student Behavior Response Specialist is done for the purpose of providing support to school staff by implementing proactive strategies to address disruptive student behavior, promoting positive behavior interventions, de-escalating crisis situations, and helping to foster a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment. This position works in collaboration with teachers, administrators, and support staff to assist students in developing self-regulation and social-emotional skills that contribute to success in the classroom and school community.

This job reports to the assigned principalEssential Functions

Implements strategies that promote positive behavior and support students in making positive choices.
Provides direct intervention and de-escalation during behavioral incidents, including one-on-one and small group student support.
Models appropriate behavioral strategies and interventions for staff, reinforcing consistent expectations across settings.
Assists in training or modeling for school staff in areas such as de-escalation techniques, behavior management strategies, and implementation of behavior support plans, under the direction of site leadership or student support teams.
Monitors and documents student behavior trends and interventions for the purpose of data collection and team-based decision-making.
Assists in implementing school-wide behavioral expectations and supports, including PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports).
Collaborates with staff to support student behavior plans and individualized supports.
Assists with supervision in high-traffic or high-need areas such as playgrounds, hallways, lunch areas, arrival/dismissal, etc.
Builds positive, supportive relationships with students to encourage social-emotional growth and behavior improvement.
Participates in team meetings to discuss behavioral concerns, strategies, and student progress.
Supports communication with families as directed by administration or support teams.
Utilizes de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies to manage intense behaviors and ensure student and staff safety.
Reinforces and facilitates social-emotional learning strategies that align with district goals.
Maintains confidentiality of student records and behavior reports.
Attends training and professional development related to behavior support, crisis prevention, and intervention.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: conflict resolution, de-escalation techniques, supporting student behavior plans, and maintaining accurate documentation.
KNOWLEDGE is required to understand stages of child development and behavior, classroom and school routines, and behavioral strategies. Knowledge of trauma-informed practices, PBIS, and restorative practices is preferred.
ABILITY is required to work calmly and effectively under pressure; remain patient and professional in challenging situations; maintain confidentiality; and build positive relationships with students, staff, and families. Flexibility is required to work with a wide range of individuals in varied situations. Problem solving may involve interpreting behavior plans and adapting responses in real time. Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, and school teams is essential.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under direct or limited supervision depending on the situation; providing behavior support across various school environments; and responding to behavior-related crises. There is continual opportunity to significantly impact the school climate and student success.
Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; significant walking and standing; and the ability to respond quickly in physical or crisis situations. The job is performed under some temperature variations and in environments that may involve exposure to risk of injury or confrontation.
Experience Job related experience is desired.
Education High School Diploma or equivalent; 60 college credits preferred
Equivalency

Required Testing

Certificates

Substitute Teaching Certificate
CPI Certification

Continuing Educ./Training

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Range
Non Exempt 07/13/2026 D

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behavioral specialist jobs in yuma, az

Student Behavior Response Specialist

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) Artistic Behavioral Health Specialist

Child Well-Being Lead Specialist

Crisis Specialist

Peer Support Specialist

Peer Support Specialist

Independently Licensed Clinical Therapist (LCSW, LPC, LMFT)

Associate Clinical Therapist (LAC, LMSW, LAMFT)

Nutrition Education Specialist I (Grant Funded (Grade 5) (To Establish an Eligibility List)

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Mental Health Therapist - Arizona

Counselor - Yuma, AZ (Yuma Clinic)

Psychiatrist – MD/DO | Full-Time, Part-Time

Behavior Analyst

Remote Acute Care Psychiatrist - West Coast

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