BHS III - Behavior Support

Date:
Feb 18, 2026

Location:

LUBBOCK, TX

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.

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Functional

Title:

BHS III - Behavior Support

Job Title: Behavioral Health Special III

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: Active Treatment Services

Posting Number: 13945

Closing Date: 03/20/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Healthcare Support

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-19

Salary Range: $5,102.08 - $6,335.66

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Shift: Day

Additional Shift: Days (First)

Telework: Not Eligible for Telework

Travel: Up to 5%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Facility

Location:

Lubbock State Supported Living Center

Job Location City: LUBBOCK

Job Location Address: 3401 N UNIVERSITY AVE

Other Locations: Lubbock

MOS Codes: 230X,43HX,4C0X1,4E0X1,71F,73A,73B,HM,HN,HS,MED,SEI
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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.

• Attend work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and perform other duties as assigned. May serve in an on‑call status on a rotating schedule as required to meet operational needs of the facility.
• Conduct observations and data analysis as part of functional behavioral assessments and ensure the training and modeling of implementation, monitoring of behavior support plans, psychiatric support plans, and skill acquisition plans to meet individual needs with varying levels of independence based upon training and experience. A Board‑Certified Licensed Behavior Analyst reviews and signs the observations, staff instructions, and plans completed by the BHS III to ensure they meet generally acceptable professional standards.
• Conduct or ensure training for staff in behavior supports, 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. A Board‑Certified Licensed Behavior Analyst monitors the progress evaluations completed by the BHS V to ensure they meet generally acceptable professional standards.
• 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 behavior support and behavioral health information and programming perspectives to facilitate overall service delivery.
• Monitor and evaluate use of restraints and emergency procedures and ensure 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 non-pharmacological supports, including counseling plans, psychiatric support plans and behavior support plans.
• Participate in quality assurance and quality enhancement activities related to psychological service provision.
• Plan the work of, assign duties to, and provide technical assistance to assigned staff to facilitate effective behavior service…