Texas Health and Human Services
Behavioral Health Assistant
Texas Health and Human Services, Denton, Texas, United States, 76205
Overview
Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and contribute to a team that creates a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Location & Benefits
100% paid employee health insurance for full‑time eligible employees Defined benefit pension plan Generous time off benefits Numerous opportunities for career advancement Job Details
Functional Title:
Behavioral Health Assistant Job Title:
Health Assistant Agency:
Health & Human Services Comm Department:
Westridge - Psychology Posting Number:
10253 Closing Date:
10/31/2025 Occupational Category:
Healthcare Support Salary Group:
TEXAS-B-14 Salary Range:
$3,095.33 - $4,594.50 Responsibilities
Assist behavioral health specialists and behavior analysts in developing Skills Acquisition Plans (SAPs) and Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs). Take, enter, monitor, and report various forms of data and complete behavioral, psychiatric, preference, strengths, functional, adaptive skills or other assessments as assigned. Train direct care staff and assist in the creation or implementation of PBSPs and/or SAPs. Provide special treatment and/or training sessions, substitute for other behavioral health staff at assigned meetings, and perform other duties as needed. Collect, enter, tabulate, and report behavioral, SAP and/or restraint data and attend interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings. Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with major coursework in psychology or a related field. Experience in psychological work; experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year‑for‑year basis. Ability to implement educational and behavioral treatment and therapy, work with interdisciplinary teams, train staff at all levels, and communicate effectively. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and electronic health data systems like CareTracker and IRIS. Additional Information
Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre‑employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aide, Medication Aide, and Employee Misconduct and HHS List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE). All State Supported Living Center Employees are subject to random drug testing. Flexibility in work hours may be required, including overtime, extended hours, weekends, and holidays. The position is full time, non‑exempt, and regular.
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Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and contribute to a team that creates a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Location & Benefits
100% paid employee health insurance for full‑time eligible employees Defined benefit pension plan Generous time off benefits Numerous opportunities for career advancement Job Details
Functional Title:
Behavioral Health Assistant Job Title:
Health Assistant Agency:
Health & Human Services Comm Department:
Westridge - Psychology Posting Number:
10253 Closing Date:
10/31/2025 Occupational Category:
Healthcare Support Salary Group:
TEXAS-B-14 Salary Range:
$3,095.33 - $4,594.50 Responsibilities
Assist behavioral health specialists and behavior analysts in developing Skills Acquisition Plans (SAPs) and Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs). Take, enter, monitor, and report various forms of data and complete behavioral, psychiatric, preference, strengths, functional, adaptive skills or other assessments as assigned. Train direct care staff and assist in the creation or implementation of PBSPs and/or SAPs. Provide special treatment and/or training sessions, substitute for other behavioral health staff at assigned meetings, and perform other duties as needed. Collect, enter, tabulate, and report behavioral, SAP and/or restraint data and attend interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings. Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with major coursework in psychology or a related field. Experience in psychological work; experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year‑for‑year basis. Ability to implement educational and behavioral treatment and therapy, work with interdisciplinary teams, train staff at all levels, and communicate effectively. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and electronic health data systems like CareTracker and IRIS. Additional Information
Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre‑employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aide, Medication Aide, and Employee Misconduct and HHS List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE). All State Supported Living Center Employees are subject to random drug testing. Flexibility in work hours may be required, including overtime, extended hours, weekends, and holidays. The position is full time, non‑exempt, and regular.
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