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Behavior Specialist jobs qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in applied behavior analysis, psychology, or a directly related field. Employers sponsor H-1B status for up to three years, extendable to six, covering clinic-based, school-based, and community settings across the country.
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IDD Behavior Specialist
Type: Regular
If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!
In-services, monitors, and implements behavior programs and behavioral support systems. Collects and records data for summarization by the psychologist and/or completion of monthly progress reviews by performing the following duties. Relies on direction and supervision to accomplish the job. Responsible for working closely with interdisciplinary healthcare team and other clinical staff to maintain communication and provide feedback, standardizing procedures, expediting habilitation plan implementation and work-flow to improve efficiency of home care staff.
Rate of Pay: $17.50 / hr.
Schedule: Full-time, on-site, 9am to 5pm; rotating Administrator on-call weekend once a month
Benefits package: Monthly cellphone stipend, mileage reimbursement, paid training opportunities & orientation, health insurance benefits, Wellbeing programs, Paid Time Off, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, and Employee Discount programs.
Job Responsibilities
- Assisting in scheduling specialized psychiatric and psychological assessments and appointments and providing follow-up support as directed by the psychologist
- Establishing and maintaining behavior support intervention notebooks for homes and vocational centers and ensuring materials are available to implement behavior support plans
- Developing and authoring behavior support plans and systems that do not involve restrictive procedures
- Completing Adaptive Behavior Assessments such as the Vineland Social Maturity Scale to assist psychologists in completing full psychological evaluations
- Completing functional analysis through observation and interview to determine the probable causes and maintaining factors involved in a maladaptive behavior
- Providing individual and group in-service training for current and new staff concerning new behavior support plans and plan changes
- Spending adequate amount of time in the residential facility monitoring and providing feedback to staff in interactions and relationships with people supported
- Observing and modeling appropriate behavior skills in group homes, schools, workplace, and vocational/administrative units
- All other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
- One year certificate from college or technical school; or 3 to 6 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Valid drivers’ license and automotive insurance
- Ability to read and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations
- Ability to write reports and business correspondence
- CPR, first aid, NCI and/or other role specific certification
Pre-employment screening:
- Complete criminal background
- Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
- Drug testing
- Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements
- Proof of employment history or references (if required)
- Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals
We offer the following benefits to employees:
- Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
- Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
- Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
- Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
- 401(k) retirement savings program
- Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
- Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
- Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities
- Contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits
EEO Statement
RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.
About RHA:
At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.
For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.
If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.
We are hiring for:
IDD Behavior Specialist
Type: Regular
If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!
In-services, monitors, and implements behavior programs and behavioral support systems. Collects and records data for summarization by the psychologist and/or completion of monthly progress reviews by performing the following duties. Relies on direction and supervision to accomplish the job. Responsible for working closely with interdisciplinary healthcare team and other clinical staff to maintain communication and provide feedback, standardizing procedures, expediting habilitation plan implementation and work-flow to improve efficiency of home care staff.
Rate of Pay: $17.50 / hr.
Schedule: Full-time, on-site, 9am to 5pm; rotating Administrator on-call weekend once a month
Benefits package: Monthly cellphone stipend, mileage reimbursement, paid training opportunities & orientation, health insurance benefits, Wellbeing programs, Paid Time Off, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, and Employee Discount programs.
Job Responsibilities
- Assisting in scheduling specialized psychiatric and psychological assessments and appointments and providing follow-up support as directed by the psychologist
- Establishing and maintaining behavior support intervention notebooks for homes and vocational centers and ensuring materials are available to implement behavior support plans
- Developing and authoring behavior support plans and systems that do not involve restrictive procedures
- Completing Adaptive Behavior Assessments such as the Vineland Social Maturity Scale to assist psychologists in completing full psychological evaluations
- Completing functional analysis through observation and interview to determine the probable causes and maintaining factors involved in a maladaptive behavior
- Providing individual and group in-service training for current and new staff concerning new behavior support plans and plan changes
- Spending adequate amount of time in the residential facility monitoring and providing feedback to staff in interactions and relationships with people supported
- Observing and modeling appropriate behavior skills in group homes, schools, workplace, and vocational/administrative units
- All other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
- One year certificate from college or technical school; or 3 to 6 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Valid drivers’ license and automotive insurance
- Ability to read and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations
- Ability to write reports and business correspondence
- CPR, first aid, NCI and/or other role specific certification
Pre-employment screening:
- Complete criminal background
- Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
- Drug testing
- Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements
- Proof of employment history or references (if required)
- Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals
We offer the following benefits to employees:
- Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
- Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
- Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
- Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
- 401(k) retirement savings program
- Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
- Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
- Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities
- Contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits
EEO Statement
RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.
About RHA:
At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.
For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.
If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Behavior Specialist
Verify your BCBA credential meets requirements
Your Board Certified Behavior Analyst credential strengthens the specialty occupation argument because USCIS ties H-1B eligibility to degree-level requirements in a specific field. Confirm your certification documentation aligns with the degree field listed on your transcripts before any employer files your petition.
Check prevailing wages before accepting an offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the certified wage level for your SOC code and worksite zip code before signing anything. Your employer's LCA must certify wages at or above that level, and accepting below-wage offers creates problems USCIS will flag during adjudication.
Target employers with multi-site LCA experience
Behavior Specialist roles frequently involve multiple clinic or school locations. Find employers who routinely file separate certified LCAs for each worksite, since a single LCA can't cover locations added after certification. Ask hiring managers directly how they handle worksite amendments.
Search Migrate Mate for verified H-1B sponsors
Filter your job search to employers with documented H-1B LCA filing history in behavior analysis and related behavioral health roles. Migrate Mate surfaces this DOL disclosure data so you're targeting companies already familiar with the specialty occupation argument for this position.
Prepare a degree-to-duties alignment letter
USCIS often issues Requests for Evidence on behavior specialist petitions questioning whether the role truly requires a specific degree. Work with your employer before filing to draft a detailed duties letter showing how every core responsibility maps directly to your ABA or psychology coursework.
File during your 60-day grace period strategically
If you're transitioning from a previous H-1B employer, your 60-day grace period starts on your last day of employment. Your new employer can file a concurrent or new petition during this window, but USCIS must receive it before the grace period expires to maintain lawful status.
H-1B Visa Behavior Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Behavior Specialist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in applied behavior analysis, psychology, special education, or a directly related field. Roles that require a Board Certified Behavior Analyst credential typically satisfy this standard because BCBA certification itself requires a qualifying degree. Employers must document the degree requirement in the LCA and I-129 petition to satisfy USCIS.
Which employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Behavior Specialist positions?
Autism treatment providers, school districts contracting behavioral health services, hospital-based behavioral health programs, and large applied behavior analysis clinics appear regularly in DOL LCA disclosure data for this role type. Migrate Mate lets you search employers by their verified H-1B filing history in behavioral health, so you can prioritize outreach to organizations already experienced with this sponsorship process.
Can my H-1B cover work at multiple school or clinic locations?
No. Each worksite requires its own certified LCA before you begin work there. If your role involves rotating across locations that weren't listed on the original LCA, your employer must file an amended petition with USCIS for each new worksite. Short-term placements have narrow exceptions, but regular assignments to unlisted sites are not covered by a single LCA.
How long does H-1B status last for a Behavior Specialist job?
USCIS grants H-1B status in increments of up to three years, with one extension available for a total of six years. Beyond six years, continued H-1B status requires an approved or pending employment-based immigrant petition meeting specific conditions under AC21. You and your employer should plan the green card timeline well before the six-year ceiling approaches.
What happens if USCIS issues a Request for Evidence on my Behavior Specialist H-1B petition?
RFEs on behavior specialist petitions most often challenge whether the role genuinely requires a specific bachelor's degree rather than any degree. Your employer's response should include a detailed position description tying each duty to coursework in ABA or psychology, evidence of industry degree norms from O*NET or Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational data, and documentation of your BCBA or related credentials.