Behavior Clinician

Overview

Salary: $70000-$83000

Make a meaningful impact through clinical work that puts people first.

We believe that effective support starts with understanding the whole personan approach youll find at the heart of this role.

As a behavior clinician youll provide person-centered evidence-based clinical and behavioral support to adults with developmental disabilities and brain injuries. Youll work closely with individuals families direct support staff and interdisciplinary teams to understand needs build on strengths address challenges and help people achieve greater independence and quality of life.

Youll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships while using your clinical expertise in practical impactful waysdeveloping Positive Behavior Support Plans using data to guide treatment providing consultation and coaching and helping teams create environments where the people we support can thrive.

This role offers a balance of autonomy and collaboration with the flexibility to manage your own schedule while being part of a knowledgeable and supportive clinical team. Youll have opportunities to expand your expertise contribute your ideas and make a difference across a variety of settings.

At Advocates this is more than a clinical position. Its an opportunity to use your skills to help people live with dignity choice confidence and inclusionwhile doing work that has a lasting impact.

Who We Are

At Advocates we provide comprehensive services for people facing developmental mental health or other life challenges.

Werea nonprofit mission-driven organization with a person-centered approach empowering the individuals we support to make choices build independence and live full meaningful lives. Our work is rooted in respect compassion and inclusion and we envision a world where individual differences are appreciated and celebrated.

At Advocates we value the ideas experiences and contributions of employees and are committed to fostering a supportive welcoming culture where everyone can grow and thrive.

Minimum Education Required

Masters Degree

Responsibilities

• Promote Positive Behavior Support through training modeling and implementation of evidence-based interventions (e.g. CBT-informed strategies motivational enhancement cognitive/rehabilitation adaptations substance use supports)
• Develop implement and monitor PBS Plans and Psychotropic Medication Treatment Plans
• Design and maintain data collection systems including systems for reducing restrictive practices
• Provide clinical consultation to individuals families and interdisciplinary teams
• Conduct referral assessments to evaluate behavioral psychiatric functional and cultural support needs
• Collaborate across residential day shared living medical and behavioral health teams
• Ensure dignity rights and person-centered approaches in all supports
• Participate in supervision team meetings and cross-department collaboration
• Work with funders and participate in external meetings as needed
• Maintain all required trainings certifications and compliance requirements
• Use Electronic Health Records to document medically necessary clinical services

Qualifications

• Masters degree in applied behavior analysis psychology social work or related field
• Eligibility for Massachusetts licensure (e.g. Licensed Psychologist LCSW LABA LMHC LRC); certified rehabilitation counselor;or masters-level special education teacher
• Minimum of 3 years of post-graduate training and/or experience in functional behavioral assessment and treatment preferred
• At least 3 years of clinical experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and/or brain injuries preferred
• Experience using Electronic Health Records for clinical documentation
• Strong communication collaboration and clinical problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated commitment to serving diverse populations strongly preferred

Physical Demands:

• Full upper extremity range of motion
• Full lower extremity range of motion

Physical Activity:

• Continuous : Communication
• Frequent : Standing sitting walking

Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions including race ethnicity sex gender identity gender expression sexual orientation partnered status age national origin socioeconomic status religion ability culture and experience.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application interview or hiring process please contact Human Resources.