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Carrollton, Texas

Behavior Support Provider (LPC, LPC-A, or LCSW)

Social WorkFull-Time

Listed compensation

$55k-$65k

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Job Description

Behavior Support Provider (LPC, LPC-A, or LCSW) - $2500 sign on bonus!

Caregiver is a leading Texas-based provider of services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) that supports clients with the design, delivery, and management or personalized treatment plans in order to help them lead their best lives. We are looking for a Behavior Support Provider to join our team!

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Everyone at Caregiver, Inc. Company is committed to a common goal – creating a world-class experience for our individuals. We are passionate about what we do while making a difference. We work with integrity, accountability, transparency, and compassion in everything we do because we understand those, we serve have a choice in providers. Our company provides care to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead their unique lives independently.

Position Summary

The duties involve directly providing services to the individuals with an intellectual development disorder (IDD) or related condition. The Behavior Support Provider will be responsible for knowing and following the pertinent rules and regulations in the Texas Administration Code for all waivers, as well as local and company policies.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

The Behavior Support Provider will work with individuals, treatment teams, and directors to write, implement and monitor behavior support plans and guidelines for individuals which comply with HHSC guidelines and codes; systematically evaluates efficacy of plans and revises or provides revisions as needed.

Provide counseling and skills training for intellectuals with IDD.

Act as a primary resource to the staff, support members and directors in understanding disabilities and positive behavior support by provide ongoing in-services and education to the staff on general and individual based behavioral supports as well as concepts and procedures for functional behavioral analysis, including but not limited to methods for gathering and summarizing behavioral data and implementation of strategies.

Perform direct observations of individuals for behavioral assessment and development

Work hands on with the staff in the day habilitation centers and the in facilities to ensure full implementation of the behavior program

Conduct behavioral assessment and written reports and plans including but not limited to observational reviews, justification of services, mental status exams, Functional Assessments, Intakes, Analysis, Monitoring Reports, Mental Health Support Plans and Behavior Intervention Programs.

Track hours of contact and meet standards requirements for billing purposes

Responds to critical incidents involving aberrant or illegal behaviors on the part of persons served by providing guidance and post-intervention care to individuals, families, guardians and service providers

Ensure comprehensive notes for billable and non- billable services are written in accordance with State and Federal Billing Guidelines.

Qualifications and Education

Must have at least a master’s degree in Psychology, Social work, Special Education, or related field from an accredited university as well as a clear license to practice in the state of Texas as an LPC, LPC-Associate, BCBA, or LCSW

  • A licensed clinical social worker in accordance with Chapter 501 of the Texas Occupations Codes
  • A licensed professional counselor in accordance with Chapter 501 of the Texas Occupations Codes

Travel

****Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected depends on the locations of assigned caseload.

Why Join Caregiver?

Fulfilling Work

Our mission is to enable people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead their unique lives with dignity, independence, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a world-class experience for the individuals we serve.

Family Culture

Inspired by the company’s founders more than 30 years ago, we work hard to keep that “family feel” across each of our locations. We want to be your home away from home.

Professional Growth Opportunities

95% of our organizational leaders started as direct care professionals. By taking a proactive approach in our employee’s growth and professional development, we mitigate employee turnover, increase employee satisfaction, and drive productivity.

Benefits

  • NO CREDIT CHECK bank accounts to all employees with cash advance opportunities.
  • $3,000 in tuition reimbursement annually for full-time eligible employees - $12,000 maximum
  • $10,000 in life insurance for all employees at no cost.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life Insurance
  • 401K
  • For more information on our organization, please visit our website cg-idd.com

Key Responsibilities

The Behavior Support Provider will develop, implement, and monitor personalized behavior support plans for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They will also provide counseling, conduct behavioral assessments, and educate staff on positive behavior support strategies.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, or a related field. A valid Texas license as an LPC, LPC-Associate, BCBA, or LCSW is required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Behavior support planningData collectionTreatment planningCrisis interventionCase managementClinical documentationRegulatory complianceStaff education

Social Work Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 44% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$60k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $62k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$60k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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CME allowance
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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Carrollton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$373k≈ 6.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,655/mo≈ 36% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

Benefits & Perks

$2,500 sign-on bonus
Medical, Dental, Vision
Voluntary Life Insurance
401K
$3,000 annual tuition reimbursement
$10,000 life insurance at no cost
No credit check bank accounts with cash advance opportunities