Company Profile
HHSC Health and Specialty Care System
Company Overview
HHSC Health and Specialty Care System is comprised of ten State hospitals and 13 State Supported Living Centers (SSLC).
At the SSLC, you will work at a campus with a dynamic group of staff and professionals who are dedicated to providing supports and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This is a team environment where staff clinicians collaborate to provide comprehensive care and services. The most important characteristic about State Supported Living Center employees is that 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. Our vision statement is “Individuals served at State Supported Living Centers will experience the highest quality of life, supported through a comprehensive array of services designed to maximize well-being, dignity, and respect.” The state of Texas offers many benefits to employees, including competitive salaries, career advancement, health and dental insurance, and paid vacation and sick leave.
The State Hospital System (SHS) is comprised of nine psychiatric hospitals located throughout the state and one youth residential psychiatric center in Waco. The SHS is a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. The hospitals provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and science-based. Whether in a direct-care or support role, your contribution will make a difference in the life of a Texan.
The Health and Specialty Care System will provide you with unique opportunities practice in supportive and meaningful environment. You will experience diverse levels of acuity both physiological and psychological. You will be professionally challenged in ways that will grow your expertise in your field of medicine.
Company History
State Supported Living Center:
What services are provided?
24-hour residential care and support
Comprehensive behavioral treatment services
Comprehensive health care services — physician, nursing and dental
Occupational, physical and speech therapies
Services to maintain connections between residents and their families and natural support systems
Skills training
Vocational programs
Campus and community-based sheltered workshops
Community-based supported employment
Independent employment services
Who can get services?
Residential services in a state supported living center are for people with a severe or profound intellectual disability, as well as those with an intellectual disability who are medically fragile or have behavioral problems.
State Hospital System:
State hospitals provide inpatient psychiatric care for adults, adolescents and children and are important for people requiring psychiatric services.
The SHS is comprised of nine psychiatric hospitals located throughout the state and one youth residential psychiatric center in Waco. The SHS is a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. The hospitals provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and science-based. Whether in a direct-care or support role, your contribution will make a difference in the life of a Texan.
Notable Clients
laura.hunter@hhsc.state.tx.us
Notable Accomplishments / Recognition
The state supported living centers are located around the state. Each facility is home to 150-600 people with intellectual and physical disabilities. By working at one of the state supported living centers you will gain unique experiences, and satisfaction in knowing that you make a difference in someone’s life.
The State Hospital System (SHS) is comprised of nine psychiatric hospitals located throughout the state and one youth residential psychiatric center in Waco. The SHS is a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. The hospitals provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and science-based. Whether in a direct-care or support role, your contribution will make a difference in the life of a Texan.
Benefits
** Student loan repayment may be an option at selected facilities**
Reasons to Work for Health and Human Services Health and Specialty Care System:
Salary
Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) salaries are commensurate with education and level of experience. Opportunities for merit increases and promotion are available. Retention and referral bonuses are also available in select location. In addition, a shift differential may be paid to employees who work other than normal shifts.
Longevity Pay
Employees earn $20 per month for every two years of service for a maximum of $420 per month.
Career Advancement
Improving job skills is important to us. Therefore, we offer education and training opportunities through:
Paid training
Online training
Professional licensing
Educational assistance programs
Employee internships
Insurance
Medical/Health Insurance
The state of Texas offers free, comprehensive medical insurance for employees, and pays 50 percent of the premium cost for dependents (possibly as much as 90 percent for qualifying children). Coverage is effective after 60 days with no preexisting conditions exclusions.
Dental Insurance
Coverage, which is effective immediately, is available for employees and their dependents at group rates. There are two plans from which to choose.
Short- and Long-term Disability
This coverage may be purchased at group rates.
Other Insurance
Basic term life insurance — $5,000 coverage plus $5,000 for accidental death and dismemberment, both paid by the state.
Optional life insurance — Amounts from one to four times your annual salary may be purchased at group rates.
Voluntary accidental death and dismemberment — You determine your level of coverage from $10,000 to $200,000.
Dependent life insurance — $5,000 term life and $5,000 accidental death and dismemberment coverage may be purchased for dependents.
Holidays and Leave
Holidays
State employees receive an average of 15 paid holidays per year.
Vacation Leave
New, full-time employees accrue eight hours of vacation leave per month. The vacation accrual amount increases with additional years of state service.
Vacation leave
Total years of state service Hours accrued per month
Less than 2 years 8
2 years but less than 5 9
5 years but less than 10 10
10 years but less than 15 11
15 years but less than 20 13
20 years but less than 25 15
25 years but less than 30 17
30 years but less than 35 19
35 years or more 21
Sick Leave
Full-time employees accrue eight hours per month. Eligible employees can also apply for extended sick leave and leave from the Sick Leave Pool.
Retirement Plan
The state matches employee contributions with automatic enrollment after 90 days for new employees. Vesting occurs after five years of service; health coverage is available after 10 years of service.
Other Optional Benefits
Deferred compensation (457)
Texa$aver 401(k) Plan
Legal Protection Plan
TexFlex reimbursement accounts
Direct deposit of pay