Texas Health and Human Services
Behavioral Health Assistant
Texas Health and Human Services, Carlsbad, Texas, United States, 76934
Overview
Join to apply for the Behavioral Health Assistant role at Texas Health and Human Services. Location: CARLSBAD, TX. The Behavioral Health Assistant works within the Behavioral Health Department (or other department depending on SSLC structure) performing routine duties that support the learning of practical, functional, and meaningful skills, while decreasing challenging behavior. The centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems, providing campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. Posting details include the Functional Title, Job Title, Agency, Department, Posting Number, Closing Date, Posting Audience, and related job specifics. This position is in San Angelo State Supported Living Center with the nearest markets listed as San Angelo and Abilene. Note: This job description is provided for informational purposes and may contain links and details about benefits and requirements. Key Details
Functional Title:
Behavioral Health Assistant Job Title:
Health Assistant Agency:
Health & Human Services Comm Department:
Gentry Falls - Psychology Posting Number:
9172 Closing Date:
11/11/2025 Posting Audience:
Internal and External Occupational Category:
Healthcare Support Salary Range:
$3,095.33 - $4,594.50 Shift:
Day Telework:
Not Eligible for Telework Travel:
Up to 5% Regular/Temporary:
Regular Full Time/Part Time:
Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Nonexempt Facility Location:
San Angelo State Supported Living Center Job Location City:
CARLSBAD Job Location Address:
11640 US HWY 87 N Other Locations:
San Angelo Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Assistant works with the Behavioral Health Department to support learning of practical, functional, and meaningful skills and to decrease challenging behavior. Duties include: Assisting behavioral health specialists and behavior analysts in developing Skills Acquisition Plans (SAPs) and/or Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs); Taking, entering, monitoring, and reporting data; completing various assessments deemed necessary by the Behavior Health Specialist or Behavior Analyst; Training direct care staff, assisting in creation or implementation of PBSPs and/or SAPs, providing special treatment and/or training sessions; Substituting for other behavioral health staff at assigned meetings; other duties deemed necessary by the supervisor for behavioral health and skill acquisition programming; Working under moderate supervision with a flexible schedule; overtime may be required. Essential Job Functions (EJFs) include regular attendance, potential for rotating or extended schedules, and other duties as assigned. Additional duties involve collaboration with IDT, data collection and reporting, administering assessments, training staff, and participating in disaster response/COOP as needed. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (KSAs)
Behavioral analysis theories, practice, and regulatory guidelines related to intellectual disabilities. Behavioral principles and research methodology; Positive behavioral supports. Skill Acquisition Plans and the active treatment loop; various behavioral, psychiatric, adaptive, and other assessments. Facility operations, policies, procedures, laws, rules, standards, and guidelines. Ability To
Implement educational and behavioral treatment and therapy; work with interdisciplinary teams; train staff; communicate effectively in oral and written form. Use computers and software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access) and electronic health data systems like CareTracker and IRIS; assist or administer assessments; become certified as a Ukeru instructor if needed. Skills To
Observe and document challenging behaviors and skills acquisition; model and supervise proper plan implementation; coach staff; document data accurately; manage data entry in electronic records and Excel. Qualifications
Initial Screening Criteria:
Experience in psychological work. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in psychology or a related field is generally preferred. Experience and education may be substituted for one another. Experience Teaching, Training Or Coaching Others:
Experience participating as a member of a multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary team. Registrations, Licensure Requirements Or Certifications:
None Additional Information
Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including CANRS, Nurse Aide, Medication Aide and LEIE. Males 18–25 must be registered with Selective Service. All State Supported Living Center Employees are subject to Random Drug Testing. Flexibility in work hours; overtime/extended hours; weekends and holidays may be required. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. ADA accommodations are available during the hiring process; contact HHSC Employee Service Center for assistance. HHSC uses E-Verify; bring I-9 documentation on first day. Telework eligibility may apply per state/agency policies and supervisor needs. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Contract Job function
Health Care Provider Industries: Government Administration Note: The original posting included notices about referrals and external job updates which have been removed to maintain clarity and relevance.
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Join to apply for the Behavioral Health Assistant role at Texas Health and Human Services. Location: CARLSBAD, TX. The Behavioral Health Assistant works within the Behavioral Health Department (or other department depending on SSLC structure) performing routine duties that support the learning of practical, functional, and meaningful skills, while decreasing challenging behavior. The centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems, providing campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. Posting details include the Functional Title, Job Title, Agency, Department, Posting Number, Closing Date, Posting Audience, and related job specifics. This position is in San Angelo State Supported Living Center with the nearest markets listed as San Angelo and Abilene. Note: This job description is provided for informational purposes and may contain links and details about benefits and requirements. Key Details
Functional Title:
Behavioral Health Assistant Job Title:
Health Assistant Agency:
Health & Human Services Comm Department:
Gentry Falls - Psychology Posting Number:
9172 Closing Date:
11/11/2025 Posting Audience:
Internal and External Occupational Category:
Healthcare Support Salary Range:
$3,095.33 - $4,594.50 Shift:
Day Telework:
Not Eligible for Telework Travel:
Up to 5% Regular/Temporary:
Regular Full Time/Part Time:
Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Nonexempt Facility Location:
San Angelo State Supported Living Center Job Location City:
CARLSBAD Job Location Address:
11640 US HWY 87 N Other Locations:
San Angelo Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Assistant works with the Behavioral Health Department to support learning of practical, functional, and meaningful skills and to decrease challenging behavior. Duties include: Assisting behavioral health specialists and behavior analysts in developing Skills Acquisition Plans (SAPs) and/or Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs); Taking, entering, monitoring, and reporting data; completing various assessments deemed necessary by the Behavior Health Specialist or Behavior Analyst; Training direct care staff, assisting in creation or implementation of PBSPs and/or SAPs, providing special treatment and/or training sessions; Substituting for other behavioral health staff at assigned meetings; other duties deemed necessary by the supervisor for behavioral health and skill acquisition programming; Working under moderate supervision with a flexible schedule; overtime may be required. Essential Job Functions (EJFs) include regular attendance, potential for rotating or extended schedules, and other duties as assigned. Additional duties involve collaboration with IDT, data collection and reporting, administering assessments, training staff, and participating in disaster response/COOP as needed. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (KSAs)
Behavioral analysis theories, practice, and regulatory guidelines related to intellectual disabilities. Behavioral principles and research methodology; Positive behavioral supports. Skill Acquisition Plans and the active treatment loop; various behavioral, psychiatric, adaptive, and other assessments. Facility operations, policies, procedures, laws, rules, standards, and guidelines. Ability To
Implement educational and behavioral treatment and therapy; work with interdisciplinary teams; train staff; communicate effectively in oral and written form. Use computers and software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access) and electronic health data systems like CareTracker and IRIS; assist or administer assessments; become certified as a Ukeru instructor if needed. Skills To
Observe and document challenging behaviors and skills acquisition; model and supervise proper plan implementation; coach staff; document data accurately; manage data entry in electronic records and Excel. Qualifications
Initial Screening Criteria:
Experience in psychological work. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in psychology or a related field is generally preferred. Experience and education may be substituted for one another. Experience Teaching, Training Or Coaching Others:
Experience participating as a member of a multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary team. Registrations, Licensure Requirements Or Certifications:
None Additional Information
Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including CANRS, Nurse Aide, Medication Aide and LEIE. Males 18–25 must be registered with Selective Service. All State Supported Living Center Employees are subject to Random Drug Testing. Flexibility in work hours; overtime/extended hours; weekends and holidays may be required. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. ADA accommodations are available during the hiring process; contact HHSC Employee Service Center for assistance. HHSC uses E-Verify; bring I-9 documentation on first day. Telework eligibility may apply per state/agency policies and supervisor needs. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Contract Job function
Health Care Provider Industries: Government Administration Note: The original posting included notices about referrals and external job updates which have been removed to maintain clarity and relevance.
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