Behavioral Health Specialist V

3 weeks ago


Mexia, Texas, United States Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services Full time
Job Title: Behavioral Health Specialist V
Job Summary:
The Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services is seeking a highly skilled Behavioral Health Specialist V to join our team. As a key member of our Behavioral Health Services team, you will be responsible for providing behavior support services, including behavior assessments, and performing simple and complex data analysis, simple and complex behavioral interventions, and behavior analysis consultation under the review and supervision of a Board Certified, Licensed Behavior Analyst.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct functional behavioral assessments and ensure development and approval of behavior support plans, psychiatric support plans, and skill acquisition plans to meet individual's need with varying levels of independence based upon training and experience.
  • Conduct or ensure training for staff in applied behavior analysis, individual behavior support plans, and other relevant topics to provide adequate staff training to facilitate optimal treatment and training.
  • Monitor and evaluate behavior support plans, psychiatric support plans and skills acquisition plans to ensure effective implementation.
  • Provide documentation (including data, graphs, and progress notes) to reflect and evaluate individual's response to treatment.
  • Participate as an effective member of the Unit and Interdisciplinary Teams to provide behavioral analysis and behavioral health information and programming perspectives to facilitate overall service delivery.
  • Monitor and evaluates use of restraints and emergency procedures and ensures their accurate and timely documentation to ensure appropriate and minimal use.
  • Assist in the coordination and review of psychotropic medications such that these medications are only used in conjunction with adequate nonpharmacological supports, including counseling plans, psychiatric support plans, and behavior support plans.
  • Participate 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 to facilitate effective behavior service delivery as evidenced by effective performance on the part of assigned staff.
  • Assists in collecting information for evaluations to assess individuals' level of intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior. Collects and summarizes information for behavioral health assessments and annual updates.
  • Maintains current knowledge in relevant areas in behavioral analysis and behavioral health services and training techniques to provide maximally effective services.

Requirements:
  • 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.

Language:
English

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