Behavioral Health Specialist V

Date:
Feb 12, 2026

Location:

RICHMOND, 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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Behavioral Health Specialist V

Behavioral Health Specialist V

Health & Human Services Comm

Professional Supervision

13566

05/13/2026

Internal and External

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

TEXAS-B-21

$5,530.00 - $7,253.83

Monthly

Day

Days (First)

Not Eligible for Telework

Regular

Full time

Exempt

Richmond State Supported Living Center

RICHMOND

2100 PRESTON

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.

Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers. 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 BHS V – Behavioral Support provides behavior support services, including behavior assessments, and performs 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. Responsibilities include 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.

The BHS V works under the review and supervision of a Board Certified, Licensed Behavior Analyst who reviews and signs that the assessments and therapeutic interventions meet generally acceptable professional standards. The role also 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. May be required to plan, assign, and supervise the work of others. 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 minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. The BHS V is hired and directly supervised by the Unit Director in consultation with the Director of Behavioral Health Services (Unit Model) or hired and directly supervised by the Director of Behavioral Health Services (Departmental Model). Professional supervision is provided by the Director of Behavioral Health Services or designee.

• 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. May serve in an on‑call status on a rotating schedule as…