Behavior Analyst

Date:
Aug 11, 2026

Location:

TERRELL, 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:

Behavior Analyst I Job Title: Behavior Analyst I Agency: Health & Human Services Comm Department: Adm Acute Care Psych  Psychology Posting Number: 19940 Closing Date: 11/09/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Healthcare Support Salary Range: $6,534.79 - $8,304.83 Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-23 Shift: Day Additional Shift: Days (First)
Telework: Not Eligible for Telework Travel: Up to 10%
Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Facility

Location:

Terrell Center for Youth

Job Location City: TERRELL

Job Location Address: 1200 E BRIN

Other Locations: Terrell

MOS Codes: 230X,4C0X1,68X,71F,73B

Brief Job Description

Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people’s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need.

HSCS is comprised of ten psychiatric hospitals, two youth residential treatment facilities, and thirteen state supported living centers. Psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. They provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and science-based. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below.

The Behavior Analyst I (Board Certified Behavior Analyst I or BCBA I) performs advanced (senior level) behavior analysis work. The BCBA I provides assistance with behavior analysis services to patients with cognitive, developmental, psychiatric, and physical needs. The BCBA I provides consultation and technical assistance for staff in applied behavior analysis. The BCBA I participates in patient treatment, including participation in the treatment team processes and the development of comprehensive treatment plans and safety plans.

The BCBA I reviews patient progress and response to behavioral therapy services and provides debriefings with staff and patients when restraints occur. The BCBA I designs, implements, and evaluates individual and group behavior therapy programs and unit milieu management structures. They may be assigned to a specific unit and provide services to other areas of the hospital. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Performs other duties as assigned. 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.

This position may be eligible to earn additional pay for work performed on evenings, nights and/or…