--- title: FIRS Behavior Specialist at Ryther in Seattle, WA description: Ryther is hiring for the FIRS Behavior Specialist role in Seattle, WA. Pays $22.6–$28.7 per hour. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/firs-behavior-specialist-at-ryther-01a188b4-7260-7a1d-8923-3f9d346399d3 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Ryther as FIRS Behavior Specialist in Seattle, WA. Pays $22.6–$28.7 per hour. Full-time role. Requires 1+ year of experience. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/g4wuoa.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Ryther | | **Location** | Seattle, WA | | **Salary** | $22.6/hr - $28.7/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Nov 06, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Ryther sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 2 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** Ryther uses E-Verify. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay about $55,000 a year. ## Description **Join us at Ryther as a Behavior Specialist in our Family Intervention and Restorative Services (FIRS) Program!** **About Ryther:** Ryther is a recognized leader in behavioral health services for children, youth, young adults, and their families facing complex challenges. We provide comprehensive, evidence-based, and innovative treatment across multiple levels of care. We guide, coach, and teach so that every client may experience new ways of thinking, build positive relationships, and realize a better life. Our social justice mission and trauma-informed framework guide our daily work and internal processes. **About FIRS:** Our Family Intervention Restorative Services (FIRS) program is a voluntary, detention-diversion initiative in King County that provides a safe, therapeutic alternative to juvenile detention for youth involved in incidents of juvenile family violence. Operated by Ryther through the FIRS Center, the program offers short-term, trauma-informed respite and stabilization following a family crisis. FIRS prioritizes safety, accountability, emotional regulation, and family reconciliation through restorative, non-punitive framework that reduces system involvement while supporting long-term family stability. **The available Full-Time schedule is: Thursday - Saturday Swing 2pm to 10pm, Sunday Day 7am - 3pm, and Monday Grave 10pm - 6pm.** **We are also looking for people who would like to join us on an on-call basis!** **Position Summary:** The Behavior Specialist I creates and maintains a positive, safe, and therapeutic environment while supporting clients in meeting their individualized treatment goals. This role provides direct client care, facilitates therapeutic groups, supports daily program routines, and collaborates within a multidisciplinary treatment team. **Primary Responsibilities include, but not limited to:** - Facilitate and support daily program activities, including skills groups, meals/snacks, and outings - Support clients in learning coping skills, emotional regulation, and behavior management - Assist clients in progressing toward individualized treatment goals - Promote a safe, affirming, and therapeutic environment - Maintain appropriate professional boundaries - Role model healthy communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills - Complete daily clinical documentation in accordance with state and federal regulations. - Case management and care coordination with external community and court providers. - Assist with daily routines and client care tasks, including meal preparation when applicable - Participate in ongoing training (eating disorders, neurodiversity, anxiety, OCD, DBT-informed care, etc.) - Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team - Additional responsibilities may vary depending on the assigned program. **Minimum Qualifications** - Bachelor’s degree (mental health field preferred) **OR** High School diploma/GED with at least one year of combined education, training, or experience working with children, youth, and/or families (preferably in a mental health setting) - Valid Washington State driver’s license - Good driving record and ability to drive agency vehicles - Ability to work effectively with individuals and families from diverse cultural, spiritual, and lifestyle backgrounds - Commitment to applying a social justice and equity lens to all aspects of work **Preferred Experience:** - Eating disorders - Neurodivergent youth - Anxiety and OCD - DBT-informed care - Higher levels of behavioral health treatment - Teens and/or at-risk youth **Benefits include:** - Medical/Dental/Vision - 15 Days Paid Vacation (which increases to 17 after your second year, and by 1 each year after that – this is prorated to reflect your FTE as a part-time employee) - 10 Sick Days (vacation & sick time rollover) - 9 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday - 40% off Aflac supplemental insurance + free identity theft protection - 403b Tax Deferred Retirement Plan - $50,000 Life Insurance - Ryther is a registered 501c(3) which qualifies for the federal Student Loan Forgiveness program **What We Value** - Commitment to Ryther’s mission, vision, and values - Respect for diverse lifestyles, cultures, identities, and abilities - Team-oriented mindset with strong self-management skills. - Adaptability and a proactive approach to change and servant leadership. - Ryther seeks to create a work environment reflective of the diverse community we serve. People of color, LGBTQIA2S+, persons with disabilities, and multilingual individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. **Work Location:** Judge Patricia H. Clark Children and Family Justice Center at 1211 E Alder St in Seattle We look forward to connecting with you! ## Skills - Multidisciplinary Team - Emotional Regulation - Care Coordination - Clinical Documentation - Meal Preparation - Professional Documentation in Health Care - Problem Solving - Conflict Resolution - Case Management - Behavioral Health - Counseling - Driving - Working with Children Check - Dbt (Data Build Tool) - Communication - Eating Disorders - Behavior Management - Regulatory Compliance ## Benefits - Financial Aid/Assistance - Life Insurance - Paid Time Off (Pto) - Sick Leave - Floating Holidays - 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans - Other Retirement and Savings ## Related - [Healthcare & Medicine jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Mental Health & Psychiatry jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/mental-health-and-psychiatry?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Behavior Technician jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/mental-health-and-psychiatry/behavior-technician?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Washington](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/washington?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 61445 jobs - [Mental Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/mental-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 26580 jobs - [Seattle, WA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/washington/seattle?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 18688 jobs ## Related pages - [Washington](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/washington?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 61445 jobs - [Mental Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/mental-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 26580 jobs - [Seattle, WA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/washington/seattle?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 18688 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)