Behavior Clinician - Master's Level

Behavior Clinician - Master's Level

Jamaica Plain Campus - Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Position Overview

The Behavior Clinician works in our Children's Behavioral Health Initiative (CBHI) program as part of the In-Home Behavioral Services (IHBS) team, providing families with support and interventions to address a child's developmental and behavioral needs, such as ADHD, autism, and oppositional defiant disorder. The Behavior Clinician implements behavior modification plans and provides parent coaching. They strive to make an impact on the family's quality of life, communication styles, and stability in the home. By traveling to the home at least once per week, often several times weekly, the Behavior Clinician works intensively with the caregivers and child on establishing structure and routines, developing independent skills, teaching self-regulation and self-soothing, and other behavior management interventions.

The Behavior Clinician works closely with the Behavior Monitor, as a two-person team while providing support to the guide and teach the paraprofessional how to implement the functional behavior assessment and treatment plan established with the family.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the duties and responsibilities that will be required of the position, however, additional responsibilities may be required. Employees are expected to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Essential Functions & Qualifications

• Observe and assess goals/objectives needed to improve overall family/child functioning
• Provide coaching and modeling for caregivers
• Work closely with the behavior monitor to ensure plans are correctly implemented
• Oversee necessary adjustments to the behavior treatment plan (BAP)
• Complete written Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs)
• Develop focused behavior management treatment plans, identifying goals and measurable objectives designed to improve positive behaviors and decrease or extinguish maladaptive behaviors
• Document observations of the youth in school, home, and community environments
• Create safety/risk plans as needed for times of crisis
• Work as part of system of care team and attend regular team meetings to discuss progress
• Perform interviews with youth, family, school personnel, other providers, state agency workers, natural supports, etc.
• Call collaterals often to obtain clinical information and provide treatment updates
• Observe child initially and periodically in school setting
• Collaborate with school personnel regarding behavior plans in the school (e.g., Board-Certified Behavior Analyst, special education teacher, school adjustment counselor)

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis- ABA (preferred); Autism, special education, social work, or other related human service field required
• Reliable vehicle, proof of registration and insurance, and driver's license required
• Experience working with children on behavior modification
• Commitment to highest quality of care
• Sound and appropriate clinical judgment; strong interpersonal skills
• Discretion regarding confidentiality
• Demonstrated ability to model, teach, and support
• Superior organizational skills; flexible and reliable
• Ability to understand and implement agency treatment philosophy
• Demonstrated ability to accept and provide constructive feedback
• Skilled in working independently to meet clients' needs, complete clinical electronic documentation, create work schedule, and reach weekly productivity expectations
• Strong commitment to Italian Home's values, philosophy, and mission
• Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply (but not required)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and electronic medical records

Italian Home for Children is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We are dedicated to ensuring a fair hiring process and an equitable work environment. If you require accommodations during the application, and/or interview process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.

The expected annual base salary for this role is between $60,000-$67,000 USD, dependent on experience. This number does not reflect additional compensation-related benefits such as PTO, medical and life insurance, EAP, and the Italian Home for Children 403(b) retirement plan.