Heart of Texas Behavioral Heath Network (Previously known as...
Location
Waco, TX | United States
Job description
Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network values who we are and who we serve. We recognize that each person is different, with different skills, background, knowledge, and experience. As a result, Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network is committed to fostering an open, inclusive, and supportive environment that welcomes and embraces diversity in all forms.
Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network is a community health facility in Central Texas providing services and supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental illness and substance use disorders. We serve McLennan, Bosque, Falls, Freestone, Hill, and Limestone counties. Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network strives to develop and equip all staff with Trauma-Informed Care knowledge and competency-based skills. Trauma-Informed Care means treating the person as a whole, taking into account past trauma and the resulting coping mechanisms when attempting to understand behaviors. Our goal is to provide effective treatment as well as improving the quality and impact of care. The Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) for the Challenging Behavior Program and the grant funded HHSC focused autism treatment program provides community and clinical based comprehensive and/or focused treatment to children, adolescents, and adults with IDD, including Autism. Services include assessment of the purpose of challenging behavior, language, self-care, social skills, academics, behavior function, etc.; development, training, implementation, evaluation, and monitoring of behavior intervention plans; development and updating of treatment objectives; consultation to schools and families; and client, staff and family training. Position requires extensive hands-on behavior intervention directly with clients, parents, and staff. Clients present challenges that may include lack of communication skills, physical aggression, property destruction or self-injurious behaviors. Knowledge, Skills, and Essential FunctionsJob tags
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