Health Assistant

6 months ago

Austin, United States Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services Full time
Job Description:
Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence. The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state.

The state of Texas offers many benefits to employees. HHSC is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making qualifying monthly payments. We also offer excellent health benefits, a lifetime monthly retirement annuityas well as (k) and Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you

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. Work involves assisting behavioral health specialists and behavior analysts in the development of Skills Acquisition Plans (SAPs) and/or Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs). This includes taking, entering, monitoring, and reporting various forms of data and completing various behavioral, psychiatric, preference, strengths, functional, adaptive skills or other assessments deemed necessary by the Behavior Health Specialist or Behavior Analyst. Work also includes training direct care staff, assisting in the creation or implementation of PBSPs and/or SAPs, providing special treatment and/or training sessions, substituting for other behavioral health staff at assigned meetings, and other duties deemed necessary by the supervisor in the provision of behavioral health and skill acquisition programming. Works under moderate supervision with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. A flexible work schedule and overtime will be required. Essential Job Functions:
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.

Assists BHS staff in the development of treatment and training strategies and the provision of therapy.

Assist the IDT in the development of treatment strategies, including baseline data. Contributes to individuals’ overall care plan by gathering information and data from direct care and clinical staff.

Completes various behavioral, psychiatric, preference, strengths, functional, adaptive skills or other assessments deemed necessary as assigned.

Trains and assists direct care staff in implementing PBSPs, SAPs, and/or provides special treatment sessions, serves as a restraint monitor and performs Safe Use of Restraint (SUR) and Ukeru when necessary.

Contributes to individuals’ overall care plan by maintaining contact with both direct care and professional staff. Collects, enters, tabulates, and reports on behavioral, SAP and/or restraint data as needed. Attends and participates in assigned meetings such as interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings. Administers or assists in administering various behavioral, psychiatric, preference, strengths, functional, adaptive skills or other assessments deemed necessary by the Behavior Health Specialist or Behavior Analyst.

Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location. Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Behavioral analysis theories and practice and regulatory guidelines as related to the field of intellectual disabilities

Behavioral principles and behavioral research methodology

Positive behavioral supports

Skill Acquisition Plans and the active treatment loop

Various behavioral, psychiatric, adaptive, and other assessments

Facility operations and policies, procedures, laws, rules, standards, and guidelines.

Ability to:

Implement educational and behavioral treatment and therapy

Work with interdisciplinary teams and collaborate in other committees

Train staff at all levels Communicate effectively and provide accurate and complete oral and written reports Use computers and relevant software including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and electronic health data systems like CareTracker and IRIS Assist or administer and score results of various assessments Become certified as a Ukeru instructor if needed and provide such training. Skills to: Observe and accurately document challenging behaviors and/or skills acquisition Model appropriate implementation of plans Monitor staff implementation of plans Coach direct care and other staff in the appropriate implementation of plans Document data and progress accurately and thoroughly Enter and report data from the electronic records system and Excel

  • Employee Health Manager

    2 months ago

    Austin, United States Incredible Health Full time

    Hospitals on Incredible Health are actively hiring and accepting applications in the Austin, TX area for the following position: Employee Health Manager. Nurses with experience in any of the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply: Assistant Nurse Manager, CNO, Charge, Clinical Nurse Coordinator, Director, Manager, Supervisor, or VP. Shift(s)...

  • Health Advocate

    6 days ago

    Austin, United States Central Health Full time

    body>Transitions of Care Clinical Advocate RNOverview The Transitions of Care Clinical Advocate (RN) will engage Medical Access Program (MAP) patients during the hospital admission phase to support care coordination with Central Health's network of providers, optimize care navigation and provide patient and caregiver education under a transitions of care...

  • Physical Therapist Assistant Home Health

    1 month ago

    Austin, United States St. David's Healthcare at Home Full time

    Description IntroductionDo you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Physical Therapist Assistant Home Health? At St. David's Healthcare at Home, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years. This is for our South Austin...

  • Community Health Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Austin, United States Central Health Full time

    Overview The Community Health Worker (CHW) is a trusted member of the community, with an understanding of the culture, language, socio-economic status, and life experiences of the community served. The CHW acts as a liaison and provides cultural mediation between healthcare, social services, and the community. The CHW helps Central Health members and...

  • Physical Therapist Assistant Home Health

    4 weeks ago

    Austin, United States St. David's Healthcare at Home Full time

    DescriptionIntroductionDo you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Physical Therapist Assistant Home Health? At St. David's Healthcare at Home, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.This is for our South Austin...

  • Physical Therapist Assistant Home Health

    4 weeks ago

    Austin, United States St. David's Healthcare at Home Full time

    Description Introduction Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Physical Therapist Assistant Home Health? At St. David's Healthcare at Home, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years. This is for our South Austin territory....

  • Registered Nurse

    2 months ago

    Austin, United States Incredible Health Full time

    Hospitals on Incredible Health are actively hiring and accepting applications in the Austin, TX area for the following position: Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health. Nurses with experience in any of the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply: Behavioral health, Counseling, Intake, Medication side effects, PTSD, Psychosomatic Medication...

  • Physical Therapist Assistant Home Health

    1 month ago

    Austin, United States St. David's Healthcare at Home Full time

    Description IntroductionDo you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Physical Therapist Assistant Home Health? At St. David's Healthcare at Home, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years. This is for our South Austin...

  • Physical Therapist Assistant Home Health

    1 month ago

    Austin, United States St. David's Healthcare at Home Full time

    Description IntroductionDo you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Physical Therapist Assistant Home Health? At St. David's Healthcare at Home, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years. This is for our South Austin...

  • Physical Therapist Assistant Home Health

    1 month ago

    Austin, United States St. David's Healthcare at Home Full time

    Description IntroductionDo you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Physical Therapist Assistant Home Health? At St. David's Healthcare at Home, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years. This is for our South Austin...

  • Physical Therapist Assistant Home Health

    1 week ago

    Austin, United States St. David's Healthcare at Home Full time

    Description IntroductionDo you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Physical Therapist Assistant Home Health? At St. David's Healthcare at Home, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years. This is for our South Austin...

  • Community Health Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Austin, United States Central Health Full time

    The Community Health Worker (CHW) is a trusted member of the community, with an understanding of the culture, language, socio-economic status, and life experiences of the community served. The CHW acts as a liaison and provides cultural mediation between healthcare, social services, and the community. The CHW helps Central Health members and patients access...

  • Medical Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Austin, United States Premise Health Full time

    Healthcare Without Rival Premise Health is proud to partner with Hormel Foods and is seeking a Full-time Medical Assistant to work at our Health and Wellness Center located in Austin, MN! Schedule: Mon & Fri 7:00 am - 4:00 pm; Tue & Thu 7:00 am - 6:00 pm; Wed 7:00 am - 12:00 pm Essential Functions:  Interviews patients, measures vital signs, such as...

  • School Health Nursing Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    Austin, United States Ascension Full time

    Details Department: School Programs 001Schedule: Monday- Friday, 7am-7:30am- 3:30-4:00pm Hospital: AISD Student Health ServicesLocation: Austin, Texas 78721Benefits Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP)...

  • School Health Nursing Assistant

    2 months ago

    Austin, United States Ascension Full time

    Details Department: School Programs 001Schedule: Monday- Friday, 7am-7:30am- 3:30-4:00pm Hospital: AISD Student Health ServicesLocation: Austin, Texas 78721Benefits Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP)...

  • Physical Therapist Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    austin, United States Compassus Full time

    CompanyAscension at Home Together with CompassusAt Ascension at Home, Together with Compassus, we know that caring for our teammates is the first step in caring for our patients. We are committed to providing Care for Who You Are and What You Need to balance work and life including flexible scheduling, a supportive family-focused culture and first-class...

  • Physical Therapist Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    austin, United States Compassus Full time

    CompanyAscension at Home Together with CompassusAt Ascension at Home, Together with Compassus, we know that caring for our teammates is the first step in caring for our patients. We are committed to providing Care for Who You Are and What You Need to balance work and life including flexible scheduling, a supportive family-focused culture and first-class...

  • Physical Therapist Assistant

    4 months ago

    Austin, United States FC Compassus LLC Full time

    Company: Ascension at Home Together with Compassus At Ascension at Home, Together with Compassus, we know that caring for our teammates is the first step in caring for our patients. We are committed to providing Care for Who You Are and What You Need to balance work and life including flexible scheduling, a supportive family-focused culture and first-class...

  • Physical Therapist Assistant

    2 months ago

    Austin, United States Compassus Full time

    CompanyAscension at Home Together with CompassusAt Ascension at Home, Together with Compassus, we know that caring for our teammates is the first step in caring for our patients. We are committed to providing Care for Who You Are and What You Need to balance work and life including flexible scheduling, a supportive family-focused culture and first-class...

  • Registered Dental Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Austin, United States PDS Health Full time

    Now is the time to join Southpark Meadows Dental Group and Orthodontics. You will have opportunities to learn new skills from our team of experienced professionals. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and gain valuable experience, apply today!Registered Dental Assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties. The...