Behavior Analyst I
Listed compensation
$78k-$100k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on-site
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job description
Join Texas Health & Human Services Commission as a Behavior Analyst I (BCBA) – State Psychiatric Hospital in Terrell, TX, US. 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: $6534.75 - $8304.83/month.
- Pension plan offered.
- 100% paid employee health insurance
- Generous time off benefits
- Career advancement opportunities
- PSLF eligible employer
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join Texas Health & Human Services Commission as a Behavior Analyst I (BCBA) – State Psychiatric Hospital.
Key Responsibilities
The Behavior Analyst I designs, implements, and evaluates individual and group behavior therapy programs while providing technical assistance to staff. They actively participate in treatment team processes, develop comprehensive safety plans, and ensure compliance with state and federal healthcare standards.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a master's degree or higher in a related field and be certified as a Behavior Analyst by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. At least two years of experience implementing behavioral services for individuals with developmental disabilities or serious mental illness is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context
In Texas, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (239 salary observations; 289 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (2,407 salary observations; 3,251 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% are remote, 18% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$89k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $92k 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 ~$89k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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