Pays $61k-$76k — Healthcare Admin market median is ~$68k (10 jobs) · Top 25% in Healthcare Administration for work-life (6.9/10, vs 922 in this specialty)
Behavioral Health Specialist III - Behavior Support
About the Role
Full-time Behavioral Health Specialist III at Lubbock State Supported Living Center. $5102.08 - $6335.67/month. Day shift, weekends required, state benefits.
Join Texas Health & Human Services Commission as a Behavioral Health Specialist III – Behavior Support in Lubbock, Texas. 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.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $5102.08 - $6335.67/month.
- Pension plan offered.
- 100% paid employee health insurance
- Generous time off benefits
- Career advancement opportunities
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
- No call required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers no call requirements, day shifts only. Work with Texas Health & Human Services Commission in Lubbock, Texas.
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Specialist III provides behavior support services, including conducting functional behavioral assessments and developing behavior support plans under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. They also train staff on behavioral interventions, monitor progress, and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure effective service delivery.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, education, or applied behavior analysis. Experience in a clinical practicum or caregiver setting is preferred, and applicants must be eligible to pursue board certification as a behavior analyst.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Healthcare Administration Career Context
Of the 44 active Healthcare Administration listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 18% have no call, 55% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$69k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $71k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Healthcare Administration pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Specialist III - Behavior Support at Texas Health & Human Services Commission a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Healthcare Administration — ranked against 922 active Healthcare Administration listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$69k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.9/10 on work-life balance for Healthcare Admin roles. No call coverage keeps hours predictable.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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