Behavioral Health Special III

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS

4 days ago

San Antonio, Texas$5.1K - $6.3K/moFull TimeHealthcare Administration

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS as a Behavioral Health Specialist III – San Antonio, TX 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

May serve in an on-call status on a rotating schedule as required to meet operational needs of the facility.

A Board-Certified Licensed Behavior Analyst reviews and signs the observations, staff instructions, and plans completed by the BHS III to ensure they meet generally acceptable professional standards.

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

Salary: $5.1K - $6.3K/mo

Pension plan offered.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS in United States.

Key Skills

Applied behavior analysisBehavior support plan developmentData analysisFunctional behavioral assessmentsStaff trainingBehavioral health servicesInterdisciplinary team collaborationPsychiatric support plansSkill acquisition plansQuality assuranceDocumentationTechnical assistanceCrisis interventionIntellectual disability supportBehavioral intervention modeling

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Special III at TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Healthcare Administration healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Healthcare Administration — healthcare professional Career Context

This Healthcare Administration position at TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS is open to healthcare professional candidates.

Compensation Analysis

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS lists compensation for this healthcare professional position at $61k to $76k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in San Antonio, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a healthcare professional earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Why This Position Stands Out

Transparent compensation ($61k–$76k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Applied behavior analysis, Behavior support plan development, Data analysis, Functional behavioral assessments, Staff training, Behavioral health services, Interdisciplinary team collaboration, Psychiatric support plans. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Healthcare Administration role.

Core 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 ...

Benefits package: 100% Paid Employee 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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