BHS III - Behavior Support

Texas Health & Human Services Commission • Brenham, TX

79d • $4,020 - $6,335 • Remote

About The Position

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating 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. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage. The BHS III for Behavior Support provides behavior support services, including behavior observations, and performs data analysis, training of behavioral interventions, and the modeling of behavior support across settings commensurate with education and experience and under the review and supervision of a Board Certified, Licensed Behavior Analyst. Responsible for assisting in the development, implementation, and evaluation of behavior support plans (including comprehensive functional behavioral assessments), staff training, data collection and reporting, and program evaluation, commensurate with the level of training toward Board Certification as a behavior analyst. Works under the review and supervision of a Board Certified, Licensed Behavior Analyst who reviews and signs that the observations and therapeutic interventions of the BHS III meets generally acceptable professional standards. Serves as a member of the Unit and Interdisciplinary Teams. Provides technical assistance and ensures training and feedback to staff responsible for implementing behavior support plans. Uses appropriate supervisory/management staff for assistance as needed. Participates in quality assurance and quality enhancement activities related to behavioral health service provision. Works with individuals who have complex needs and who may exhibit aggressive, self-injurious, and/or other challenging behaviors. The work schedule varies situationally based upon service needs. Works under moderate supervision with some latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment, based upon experience and skills.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, education, or applied behavior analysis, or a related discipline.
• Experience in a clinical practicum or clinical project related to caregiving, or other experience in caregiver settings preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in administering the delivery of behavior analysis and behavioral health services to persons with intellectual disabilities.
• Knowledge of etiology and characteristics of developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and departmental and agency policy.
• Knowledge of and ability to provide an array of behavioral health services based upon training and competencies.
• Ability to administer discipline-specific assessments, including intelligence and adaptive behavior assessments.
• Knowledge and skills in applied behavior analysis and behavior support plan development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Ability to train staff in behavior support plan implementation and basic psychological/behavioral concepts.
• Ability to work within a model of professional supervision and make decisions within broad guidelines and/or parameters.
• Knowledge and skills in using personal computers and relevant software.
• Ability to effectively communicate both written and orally.
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and complete basic duties with moderate supervision.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
• Conducts observations and data analysis as part of functional behavioral assessments and ensures the training and modeling of implementation, and monitoring of behavior support plans, psychiatric support plans, and skill acquisition plans.
• Conducts or ensures training for staff in behavior supports, individual behavior support plans, and other relevant topics.
• Monitors and evaluates behavior support plans, psychiatric support plans, and skills acquisition plans to ensure effective implementation.
• Provides documentation (including data, graphs, and progress notes) to reflect and evaluate individual's response to treatment.
• Participates as an effective member of the Unit and Interdisciplinary Teams to provide behavior support and behavioral health information.
• Monitors and evaluates use of restraints and emergency procedures and ensures their accurate and timely documentation.
• Assists in the coordination and review of psychotropic medications.
• Participates in quality assurance and quality enhancement activities related to psychological service provision.
• Plans the work of, assigns duties to, and provides technical assistance to assigned staff.
• Assists in collecting information for evaluations to assess individuals' level of intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior.
• Maintains current knowledge in relevant areas in behavioral analysis and behavioral health services and training techniques.
• Performs special assignments as requested.

Benefits

• 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Generous time off benefits.
• Numerous opportunities for career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree