Behavioral Health Specialist

3 days ago


San Antonio, Texas, United States Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services Full time
Job Title: Behavioral Health Assistant

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities? Do you have a strong desire to work in a dynamic and supportive environment? If so, we invite you to join our team as a Behavioral Health Assistant at the Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services.

Job Summary:
As a Behavioral Health Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the Behavioral Health Department in providing high-quality care and services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Your primary responsibilities will include assisting behavioral health specialists and behavior analysts in the development of Skills Acquisition Plans (SAPs) and/or Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs). You will also be responsible for 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.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist BHS staff in the development of treatment and training strategies and the provision of therapy.
  • Contribute to individuals' overall care plan by gathering information and data from direct care and clinical staff.
  • Complete various behavioral, psychiatric, preference, strengths, functional, adaptive skills or other assessments deemed necessary as assigned.
  • Train and assist 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.
  • Contribute 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.

Requirements:
  • 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.
  • Variety of behavioral, psychiatric, adaptive, and other assessments.
  • Facility operations and policies, procedures, laws, rules, standards, and guidelines.

What We Offer:
  • A competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment.
  • The chance to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

How to Apply:
If you are passionate about working in a field that makes a real difference in people's lives, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, to [insert contact information]. We look forward to hearing from you

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