Behavioral Health Special III - Counseling in Lubbock, TX

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Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence.
The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers

The state of Texas offers many benefits to employees. HHSC is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments. We also offer excellent health benefits, a lifetime monthly retirement annuityas well as 401(k) and 457 Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!

The BHS III - Counseling assists in the delivery of counseling related services for mental wellness, including observations, providing staff instructions, and training/mentoring staff on supports for mental wellness commensurate with his/her level of training and experience. Develops, implements, and evaluates staff instructions to support mental wellness and generalization of counseling gains, commensurate with his/her level of training and experience. Works under the review and supervision of a lead clinician who reviews and signs that the observations, staff instructions, and ensures the interventions of the BHS III meets the needs established by the IDT for mental wellness and nonpharmacological support for those receiving psychotropic medication. Performs data collection and reporting, and program evaluation. Serves as a member of the Unit and Interdisciplinary Teams. For those receiving counseling by a licensed clinician, assists in staff training to promote generalization of therapeutic changes outside the clinical setting and provides feedback to staff responsible for implementing the generalization components of the counseling plans. Uses appropriate supervisory/management staff for assistance as needed. The BHS III - Counseling may be required to plan, assign, and supervise the work of others. Participates in quality assurance and quality enhancement activities related to counseling services. Works with individuals who have complex needs and who may exhibit aggressive, self-injurious, and/or other challenging behaviors. The work schedule varies situationally based upon service needs. Works under moderate supervision with some latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. The BHS III is hired and directly supervised by the Unit Director in consultation with the Director of Behavioral Health Services (Unit Model) or hired and directly supervised by the Director of Behavioral Health Services (Departmental Model). Professional supervision is provided by the Director of Behavioral Health Services or designee.