Behavior Support Provider

Caregiver • Conroe, TX

20d • $65,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Caregiver, Inc. is seeking a Behavior Support Provider to deliver services directly to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) or related conditions. The role works with individuals, treatment teams, staff, support members, and directors to develop, implement, monitor, and revise behavior support plans in compliance with Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) guidelines, Texas Administrative Code requirements, and applicable local and company policies.

The provider assesses individuals’ behavioral needs, prepares written assessments and service plans, educates staff on disability-related and positive behavior support practices, and supports implementation of behavior programs in day habilitation centers and facilities. The role also responds to critical incidents, maintains service and billing documentation, and tracks contact hours. Local business-day travel is the primary expectation; some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required depending on assigned caseload locations.

Requirements

• Must have at least a master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, or a related field from an accredited university.
• Must have a clear license to practice in Texas as an LPC, LPC-Associate, or LCSW; the posting also names BCBA as an eligible credential in its opening description.
• A licensed clinical social worker in accordance with Chapter 501 of the Texas Occupations Code, or a licensed professional counselor in accordance with Chapter 501 of the Texas Occupations Code.
• Ability to travel locally during the business day; some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected depending on assigned caseload locations.

Responsibilities

• Work with individuals, treatment teams, and directors to write, implement, and monitor behavior support plans and guidelines in compliance with HHSC guidelines and codes; evaluate plan effectiveness and revise plans as needed.
• Serve as a primary resource to staff, support members, and directors on disabilities and positive behavior support.
• Provide ongoing staff in-services and education on general and individual behavioral supports, functional behavioral analysis, behavioral data collection and summarization, and strategy implementation.
• Conduct direct observations for behavioral assessment and development.
• Work hands-on with staff in day habilitation centers and facilities to ensure behavior programs are fully implemented.
• Conduct behavioral assessments and prepare written reports and plans, including observational reviews, service justifications, mental status exams, Functional Assessments, Intakes, Analysis, Monitoring Reports, Mental Health Support Plans, and Behavior Intervention Programs.
• Track contact hours and meet billing standards requirements.
• Respond to critical incidents involving aberrant or illegal behaviors by providing guidance and post-intervention care to individuals, families, guardians, and service providers.
• Write comprehensive notes for billable and non-billable services in accordance with State and Federal Billing Guidelines.
• Know and follow applicable Texas Administrative Code rules and regulations for waivers, as well as local and company policies.

Benefits

• $2,500 sign-on bonus.
• No-credit-check bank accounts for all employees, with cash advance opportunities.
• $10,000 in life insurance for all employees at no cost.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Voluntary life insurance.
• 401(k).
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• LPC-Associate supervision available at no additional cost.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time