Psychiatry Assistant
Job in
Denton, Denton County, Texas, 76205, USA
Listing for:
Texas.gov - State of Texas Official Website
Full Time, Part Time, Per diem
position
Listed on 2026-01-29
Job specializations:
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 1790.5 USD Weekly
USD
1790.50
WEEK
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
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. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.
Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.
Functional
Title:
Psychiatry Assistant
Job Title: Behavioral Health Specialist I
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: Professional Supervision
Posting Number: 11859
Closing Date: 03/08/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Healthcare Support
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-17
Salary Range: $3,581.33-$5,372.41
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day
Telework: Not Eligible for Telework
Travel: Up to 5%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Facility
Location:
Denton State Supported Living Center
Job Location City: DENTON
Job Location Address: 3980 STATE SCHOOL RD
Other Locations:
MOS Codes: 230X,43HX,4C0X1,4E0X1,71F,73A,73B,HM,HN,HS,MED,SEI
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Brief
Job Description 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
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!
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!
Essential Job Functions (EJFs)
Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. [May serve in an on-call status on a rotating schedule as required to meet operational needs of the facility.]Participates in the planning and monitoring of SSLC individuals' psychiatric care by extracting pertinent patient data from residents' charts. Monitors resident charts for consistency in terminology related to psychiatric issues and institutes corrective actions as necessary to improve consistency. Tracks consistency of psychiatric indicators, target behaviors, goals/objectives, including timelines, medication indications, changes in Psychiatric Support Plan (PSP) or Positive Behavior Support Plan (PBSP) and/or addition of Crisis Intervention Plan (CIP) for review and Psychiatrist's signature within required timeframe.
Tracks and analyzes data. Brings issues forward to the psychiatrist for modification of treatment plans which are not meeting the individuals' needs nor treatment plan goals.Contributes information and insights as an integral member of the interdisciplinary team at medical review conferences and periodic clinical updates focused on specific individuals. Recommends activities or changes in activities to provide more effective psychiatric care.Develops and maintains schedules to ensure quarterly and emergency clinics occur as scheduled and as needed. Works with other departments to ensure integration and compliance with provisions of the settlement agreement and Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IID) regulations.Monitors, trends, and analyzes compliance with established professional standards concerning laboratory tests, Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS), and MOSES screens to monitor for side effects of psychotropic medications. Brings non-compliance with professional standards to the attention of appropriate staff with data to facilitate correction plans.Creates and maintains a system for tracking when residents should be seen in clinic including recall and scheduling of residents based on professional standards and/or team discussions. Coordinates appointments with Legislative Authorized Representative (LARs) as needed or assigned.Works with SSLC staff and psychiatrist to resolve psychiatric service delivery problems and, when available, selects and schedules residents to receive services of locum tenens psychiatrist or through telepsychiatry.Assists in creating Quarterly and Follow-up Psychiatric Clinic Forms. Prepares documents for monitoring and regulatory requests. Assists in preparing administrative reports, studies, and specialized research projects focused on psychiatric care. Performs internal auditing of psychiatric documents for required components with QAQI auditors. Reviews compliance…
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