Behavioral Health Assistant

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United States$3,649-$4,594/mo (Est. $44k-$55k/year)(est.)Full TimeGeneral Medicine
✓ No Call

Job Description

About the Role

Join TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS as a Behavioral Health Assistant in United States. 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.

Key Responsibilities

  • that support the learning of practical, functional, and meaningful skills, while decreasing challenging behavior.
  • Work involves assisting behavioral health specialists and behavior analysts in the development of Skills Acquisition Plans (SAPs) and/or Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs).

Requirements

  • line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1
  • 4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview. Pre
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Benefits & Compensation

  • $4,594.50 Pay Frequency: MonthlySalary Group: TEXAS
  • 14 Shift: Day Additional Shift: Days (First) Telework: Not Eligible for Telework Travel: Up to 5% Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non
  • line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1
  • 4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview. Pre

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS as a Behavioral Health Assistant.

Key Skills

Behavioral analysisData collectionPositive behavior supportSkill acquisition plansStaff trainingPsychiatric assessmentAdaptive skills assessmentInterdisciplinary team collaborationMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft AccessCareTrackerIRISUkeruDocumentationCoaching
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Behavioral Health Assistant position at TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

General Medicine — Physician Career Context

This General Medicine position at TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS lists compensation for this physician position at $44k to $55k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • Transparent compensation ($44k–$55k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Behavioral analysis, Data collection, Positive behavior support, Skill acquisition plans, Staff training, Psychiatric assessment, Adaptive skills assessment, Interdisciplinary team collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Assistant supports the development and implementation of Skills Acquisition Plans and Positive Behavior Support Plans to improve individual wellness. Responsibilities include collecting and reporting behavioral data, training staff, and participating in interdisciplinary team m...

Benefits package: Health insurance, Defined benefit pension plan, Generous time off, Career advancement opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS

Government Administration
Austin, TX
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Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Defined benefit pension plan
Generous time off
Career advancement opportunities

Protective Factors (1)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

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