Behavioral Health Specialist III Martin Unit
Listed compensation
$61k-$76k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on_site
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job description
Join Texas Health & Human Services Commission as a Behavioral Health Specialist III – Evening Shift, State Facility in Mexia, 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: $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.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join Texas Health & Human Services Commission as a Behavioral Health Specialist III – Evening Shift, State Facility.
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Specialist III develops, implements, and evaluates behavior support plans while providing technical assistance and training to staff. They also conduct data analysis and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure effective service delivery for individuals with complex needs.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, education, or a related discipline. Experience in a clinical setting or caregiver role is preferred, and the ability to pass background checks and drug screenings is mandatory.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Healthcare Administration Career Context
Of the 40 active Healthcare Administration listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 25% have no call, 57% 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).
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.
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