BHS V-Behavioral Support

Texas Health & Human Services Commission•CARLSBAD, TX

27d•$5,530 - $7,254•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Specialist V provides behavior support services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities at a state supported living center. Services include behavioral assessments, data analysis, interventions, consultation, and support-plan development, implementation, and evaluation. The role also supports staff training, data collection and reporting, and program evaluation, with work reviewed and supervised by a Board Certified, Licensed Behavior Analyst to ensure generally acceptable professional standards are met. The specialist serves on Unit and Interdisciplinary Teams, provides technical assistance and feedback to staff implementing support plans, and participates in quality assurance and enhancement activities. The position may include planning and supervising staff work. Individuals served may have complex needs and exhibit aggressive, self-injurious, or other challenging behaviors. Work is performed with minimal supervision and broad latitude for initiative and independent judgment; schedules may vary to meet service needs, and the position may require on-call, rotating, extended, or overtime shifts, as well as weekend and holiday work. The position is not eligible for telework according to the posting’s position details.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, social work, counseling, education, applied behavior analysis, or a related field.
At least six months of experience providing services to people with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Knowledge and experience administering behavior analysis and behavioral health services to people with intellectual disabilities.
Knowledge of the etiology and characteristics of developmental disabilities.
Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and departmental and agency policies.
Knowledge of and ability to provide behavioral health services based on training and competencies.
Ability to administer discipline-specific assessments, including intelligence and adaptive behavior assessments.
Knowledge and skills in applied behavior analysis and in developing, implementing, and evaluating behavior support plans.
Ability to train staff in behavior support plan implementation and basic psychological and behavioral concepts.
Ability to work within professional supervision and make decisions within broad guidelines or parameters.
Knowledge and skills using personal computers and relevant software.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work effectively on an interdisciplinary team.
Ability to organize and prioritize work and complete basic duties with moderate supervision.
Pass required fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks.
Be at least 18 years of age to work at a state-operated facility.
Males aged 18–25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
Willingness to work weekends and holidays; flexibility in work hours and overtime or extended hours may be required.
Employees of State Supported Living Centers are subject to random drug testing.

Nice To Haves

Eligibility to pursue board certification as a behavior analyst upon hire is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct functional behavioral assessments and develop or ensure approval of behavior support, psychiatric support, and skill acquisition plans appropriate to individuals’ needs and the specialist’s training and experience.
Train or ensure training for staff in applied behavior analysis, individual behavior support plans, and related topics.
Monitor and evaluate behavior support plans, psychiatric support plans, and skill acquisition plans for effective implementation.
Document individuals’ responses to treatment, including through data, graphs, and progress notes.
Participate as a member of Unit and Interdisciplinary Teams, contributing behavioral analysis and behavioral health information and programming perspectives.
Monitor and evaluate the use of restraints and emergency procedures and ensure accurate, timely documentation.
Assist with coordination and review of psychotropic medications to ensure their use is accompanied by adequate nonpharmacological supports.
Participate in quality assurance and quality enhancement activities related to psychological services.
Plan work, assign duties, and provide technical assistance to assigned staff.
Assist in gathering information for evaluations of intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior; collect and summarize information for behavioral health assessments and annual updates.
Maintain current knowledge in behavioral analysis, behavioral health services, and training techniques.
Perform special assignments and other assigned duties, including supporting disaster response, recovery, or Continuity of Operations activities when needed.
Attend work regularly and meet assigned shift, rotating schedule, extended shift, overtime, or on-call requirements as operationally needed.