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Tennessee / Correction / Behavioral Health Specialist

Job-title file

Behavioral Health Specialist

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

45 employees hold this title in Correction. Median total compensation for the role is $75,363, above the department median of $65,044.

Employees
45
Total payroll
$3.3M
Role median
$75,363
Agency median
$65,044
Comparison
Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$63,060$83,494+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 45 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Behavioral Health Specialist pay vs. Tennessee

Across all employers in Tennessee, the median wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologistsabout 1,180 people is $76,820. Correction pays a median base salary of $73,752 for this role, 4% below that figureabout the 46th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Correction sits in the local pay range

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$50,520
$56,990
$76,820
$100,180
$126,930
Correction median · $73,752

The bar is the range of annual wages for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists across every employer in Tennessee, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Correction’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologistsabout 75,990 people is $100,580. Correction’s median base salary is 27% below that national figure, about the 25th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$55,170
$73,210
$100,580
$135,200
$180,960
Correction median · $73,752

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the Tennessee range relative to the national one.

Median total compensation for this role at Correction is $75,363, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across Tennessee

Behavioral Health Specialist is held in 2 Tennessee departments. In Correction, the median of $75,363 ranks #1 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Median total compensation for the Behavioral Health Specialist role in other Tennesseedepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Behavioral Health Specialist beyond Tennessee

This role is reported in 3 jurisdictions. In Tennessee, the median of $73,412 ranks #2 of 3. See Behavioral Health Specialist across all of Tennessee

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City of Charlotte
$80,014 · 14

Median total compensation for comparable Behavioral Health Specialist roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Sandy Bates

Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction

2026 total comp
$87,064
Sub-department
Jackson CRC/DRC
Base pay
$85,128
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,936
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,064
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,094
Employee ID
349469

Sandy Bates is a Behavioral Health Specialist at Correction within Jackson Crc/Drc. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $87,064.

Krista Maddox

Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction

2026 total comp
$83,008
Sub-department
Dist. 61 BHS
Base pay
$81,072
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,936
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,008
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,756
Employee ID
498620

Krista Maddox works as a Behavioral Health Specialist for Correction within District 61 Bhs. Their status is full-time. Krista earned $83,008 in 2026.

Travis Smith

Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction

2026 total comp
$83,008
Sub-department
Dist. 70 BHS
Base pay
$81,072
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,936
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,008
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,756
Employee ID
120773

At Correction, Travis Smith serves as a Behavioral Health Specialist within District 70 Bhs. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,008.

Sheila Trent

Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction

2026 total comp
$82,121
Sub-department
Dist. 10 BHS
Base pay
$80,196
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,925
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,121
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,683
Employee ID
113541

Sheila Trent holds the role of Behavioral Health Specialist at Correction within District 10 Bhs. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,121.

Lakisha Young

Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction

2026 total comp
$82,111
Sub-department
Dist. 71 BHS
Base pay
$80,196
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,915
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,111
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,683
Employee ID
370078

Lakisha Young is a Behavioral Health Specialist at Correction within District 71 Bhs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $82,111.

Caroline Brown

Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction

2026 total comp
$80,915
Sub-department
Dist. 10 BHS
Base pay
$79,068
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,847
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,915
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,589
Employee ID
616929

Caroline Brown holds the role of Behavioral Health Specialist at Correction within District 10 Bhs. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,915.

Regina Paige

Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction

2026 total comp
$79,519
Sub-department
Dist. 71 BHS
Base pay
$77,664
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,855
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,519
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,472
Employee ID
468991

Regina Paige works as a Behavioral Health Specialist for Correction within District 71 Bhs. Their status is full-time. Regina earned $79,519 in 2026.

Heather Scarbrough

Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction

2026 total comp
$79,518
Sub-department
Knoxville CRC/DRC
Base pay
$77,664
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,854
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,518
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Ciera

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,472
Employee ID
534285

Heather Scarbrough holds the role of Behavioral Health Specialist at Correction within Knoxville Crc/Drc. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,518.

Jennifer Miller

Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction

2026 total comp
$78,516
Sub-department
Dist. 40 BHS
Base pay
$78,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,516
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,543
Employee ID
159117

Jennifer Miller is a Behavioral Health Specialist at Correction within District 40 Bhs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $78,516.

Elizabeth Bailey

Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction

2026 total comp
$78,325
Sub-department
Dist. 40 BHS
Base pay
$76,536
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,789
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,325
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Sue

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,378
Employee ID
598182

At Correction, Elizabeth Bailey serves as a Behavioral Health Specialist within District 40 Bhs. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,325.

Brenda Jones

Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction

2026 total comp
$78,324
Sub-department
Dist. 31 BHS
Base pay
$76,536
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,788
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,324
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Sue

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,378
Employee ID
404594

Brenda Jones holds the role of Behavioral Health Specialist at Correction within District 31 Bhs. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,324.

Chandra Jones

Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction

2026 total comp
$78,324
Sub-department
Dist. 70 BHS
Base pay
$76,536
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,788
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,324
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,378
Employee ID
373434

At Correction, Chandra Jones serves as a Behavioral Health Specialist within District 70 Bhs. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,324.

Pamela Fleming

Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction

2026 total comp
$76,889
Sub-department
Dist. 70 BHS
Base pay
$75,096
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,793
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,889
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,258
Employee ID
423736

Pamela Fleming works as a Behavioral Health Specialist for Correction within District 70 Bhs. Their status is full-time. Pamela earned $76,889 in 2026.

Hollie Brown

Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction

2026 total comp
$75,745
Sub-department
Dist.30 BHS
Base pay
$74,016
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,729
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,745
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,168
Employee ID
411002

Hollie Brown works as a Behavioral Health Specialist for Correction within Dist.30 Bhs. Their status is full-time. Hollie earned $75,745 in 2026.

April Furcean

Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction

2026 total comp
$75,745
Sub-department
Dist. 31 BHS
Base pay
$74,016
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,729
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,745
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,168
Employee ID
547981

April Furcean works as a Behavioral Health Specialist for Correction within District 31 Bhs. Their status is full-time. April earned $75,745 in 2026.

Tanya Pace

Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction

2026 total comp
$75,745
Sub-department
Dist.30 BHS
Base pay
$74,016
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,729
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,745
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,168
Employee ID
108275

Tanya Pace is a Behavioral Health Specialist at Correction within Dist.30 Bhs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $75,745.

Jaeda Buchanan

Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction

2026 total comp
$75,745
Sub-department
Dist. 21 BHS
Base pay
$74,016
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,729
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,745
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,168
Employee ID
628105

At Correction, Jaeda Buchanan serves as a Behavioral Health Specialist within District 21 Bhs. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,745.

Jerry Inaboya

Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction

2026 total comp
$75,745
Sub-department
Dist. 40 BHS
Base pay
$74,016
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,729
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,745
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
O

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,168
Employee ID
356933

Jerry Inaboya works as a Behavioral Health Specialist for Correction within District 40 Bhs. Their status is full-time. Jerry earned $75,745 in 2026.

Melanie Millsaps

Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction

2026 total comp
$75,745
Sub-department
Dist. 20 BHS
Base pay
$74,016
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,729
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,745
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,168
Employee ID
363748

Melanie Millsaps is a Behavioral Health Specialist at Correction within District 20 Bhs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $75,745.

Zayda Peacher

Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction

2026 total comp
$75,745
Sub-department
Dist. 80 BHS
Base pay
$74,016
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,729
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,745
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,168
Employee ID
404451

Zayda Peacher holds the role of Behavioral Health Specialist at Correction within District 80 Bhs. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,745.

Shavonna Barnes

Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction

2026 total comp
$75,524
Sub-department
Dist. 61 BHS
Base pay
$73,752
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,772
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,524
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,146
Employee ID
113927

Shavonna Barnes works as a Behavioral Health Specialist for Correction within District 61 Bhs. Their status is full-time. Shavonna earned $75,524 in 2026.

Melinda Parker-Hill

Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction

2026 total comp
$75,521
Sub-department
Murfreesboro CRC/DRC
Base pay
$73,752
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,769
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,521
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Ann

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,146
Employee ID
505152

At Correction, Melinda Parker-Hill serves as a Behavioral Health Specialist within Murfreesboro Crc/Drc. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,521.

Sara Haun

Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction

2026 total comp
$75,363
Sub-department
Knoxville CRC/DRC
Base pay
$73,416
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,947
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,363
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,118
Employee ID
161311

Sara Haun is a Behavioral Health Specialist at Correction within Knoxville Crc/Drc. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $75,363.

Chad Hanson

Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction

2026 total comp
$74,436
Sub-department
Dist. 51 BHS
Base pay
$74,436
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,436
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,203
Employee ID
658543

Chad Hanson is a Behavioral Health Specialist at Correction within District 51 Bhs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,436.

Patrice Boyd

Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction

2026 total comp
$74,123
Sub-department
Dist.30 BHS
Base pay
$72,384
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,739
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,123
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,032
Employee ID
454748

At Correction, Patrice Boyd serves as a Behavioral Health Specialist within Dist.30 Bhs. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,123.

Dashia York

Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction

2026 total comp
$73,412
Sub-department
Nashville CRC/DRC
Base pay
$71,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,712
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,412
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Kapreece

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,975
Employee ID
545212

At Correction, Dashia York serves as a Behavioral Health Specialist within Nashville Crc/Drc. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,412.

Carol Mckenzie

Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction

2026 total comp
$72,900
Sub-department
Dist.30 BHS
Base pay
$72,900
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,900
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,075
Employee ID
488400

Carol Mckenzie holds the role of Behavioral Health Specialist at Correction within Dist.30 Bhs. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,900.

Emily Boss

Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction

2026 total comp
$72,720
Sub-department
Dist. 21 BHS
Base pay
$72,720
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,720
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Macrae

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$6,060
Employee ID
544410

At Correction, Emily Boss serves as a Behavioral Health Specialist within District 21 Bhs. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,720.

Kiara Young-Crawley

Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction

2026 total comp
$72,029
Sub-department
Dist. 60 BHS
Base pay
$70,344
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,685
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,029
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,862
Employee ID
421801

At Correction, Kiara Young-Crawley serves as a Behavioral Health Specialist within District 60 Bhs. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,029.

Julia Church

Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction

2026 total comp
$72,024
Sub-department
Johnson City CRC/DRC
Base pay
$70,344
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,680
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,024
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,862
Employee ID
626303

Julia Church is a Behavioral Health Specialist at Correction within Johnson City Crc/Drc. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,024.

Erinn Wyatt

Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction

2026 total comp
$72,024
Sub-department
Johnson City CRC/DRC
Base pay
$70,344
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,680
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,024
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
McKenzie

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,862
Employee ID
622825

Erinn Wyatt works as a Behavioral Health Specialist for Correction within Johnson City Crc/Drc. Their status is full-time. Erinn earned $72,024 in 2026.

Ebony Fain

Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction

2026 total comp
$70,957
Sub-department
Dist. 50 BHS
Base pay
$69,336
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,621
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,957
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,778
Employee ID
621875

Ebony Fain holds the role of Behavioral Health Specialist at Correction within District 50 Bhs. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,957.

Royal Todd

Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction

2026 total comp
$70,956
Sub-department
Chattanooga CRC/DRC
Base pay
$69,336
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,620
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,956
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Denise

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,778
Employee ID
614211

At Correction, Royal Todd serves as a Behavioral Health Specialist within Chattanooga Crc/Drc. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,956.

Robert Freeman

Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction

2026 total comp
$70,848
Sub-department
Dist. 20 BHS
Base pay
$70,848
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,848
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,904
Employee ID
524006

Robert Freeman is a Behavioral Health Specialist at Correction within District 20 Bhs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,848.

Amber Shelton

Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction

2026 total comp
$69,926
Sub-department
Dist. 20 BHS
Base pay
$68,328
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,598
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,926
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,694
Employee ID
532552

Amber Shelton is a Behavioral Health Specialist at Correction within District 20 Bhs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,926.

Erin Kephart

Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction

2026 total comp
$69,696
Sub-department
Dist. 21 BHS
Base pay
$69,696
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,696
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Diane

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,808
Employee ID
545371

Erin Kephart is a Behavioral Health Specialist at Correction within District 21 Bhs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,696.

Brian Keplinger

Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction

2026 total comp
$68,844
Sub-department
Dist.30 BHS
Base pay
$68,844
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,844
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Allen

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,737
Employee ID
612259

Brian Keplinger is a Behavioral Health Specialist at Correction within Dist.30 Bhs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,844.

Camille Lightsey

Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction

2026 total comp
$68,844
Sub-department
Dist. 80 BHS
Base pay
$68,844
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,844
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,737
Employee ID
358418

Camille Lightsey is a Behavioral Health Specialist at Correction within District 80 Bhs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,844.

Katarzyna Oszkinis

Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction

2026 total comp
$67,560
Sub-department
Dist. 61 BHS
Base pay
$66,012
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,548
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,560
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,501
Employee ID
632520

Katarzyna Oszkinis works as a Behavioral Health Specialist for Correction within District 61 Bhs. Their status is full-time. Katarzyna earned $67,560 in 2026.

Alyson Bombailey

Behavioral Health Specialist/Correction

2026 total comp
$67,559
Sub-department
Dist. 10 BHS
Base pay
$66,012
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,547
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,559
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Nicole

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$5,501
Employee ID
654256

Alyson Bombailey is a Behavioral Health Specialist at Correction within District 10 Bhs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $67,559.