Clinician

Job Title

Are you driven by a desire to improve the quality of life of individuals with developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs? Do you believe in the power of Positive Behavior Supports and strengths-based approaches?

This is the job you've been waiting for.

The Clinician serves as a member of the Community Strategies of MA (CSMA) Clinical Department, working collaboratively with the CSMA Operations teams, to support adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities, varying mental health diagnoses, and behavioral challenges. The Clinician is dedicated to addressing the unique behavioral and mental health needs of the individuals living in CSMA residential and/or shared living placements. They are responsible for the development and delivery of effective clinical services using the principles of Positive Behavior Supports (PBS). The Clinician collaborates with members of the CSMA team to identify challenges within the environment, create support plans to increase positive behaviors and social skills to promote independence, and provide training and modeling to direct care staff.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Actively participate as a dynamic member of a support team to plan, develop and implement services.
• Develop and maintain, in collaboration with members of the support team, effective individualized Positive Behavior Supports Plans based on the principles of PBS.
• Develop and maintain Psychotropic Medication Treatment Plans and Medication Augmentation procedures based on medication documentation, symptom data and consultation with psychiatric providers.
• Maintain current approvals of Positive Behavior Support plans and other clinical documentation by necessary committees and team members.
• Effectively communicate with families, guardians, the Department of Developmental Services, the Department of Mental Health, and other agencies and providers concerning clinical concerns and progress of individuals served.
• Provide consultation for crisis management and emergency implementation of procedures on an on-call basis.
• Conduct engaging training for residential supervisors, shared living providers, and direct care staff to help develop their knowledge of clinical and programmatic procedures and effectively support the individuals we serve.
• Develop accurate data tracking metrics and analyze collected data to measure the effects of behavior modification procedures and to inform goals of treatment.
• Develop and implement effective procedures to teach social skills and emotional regulation skills for individuals and groups.
• Provide individual and group therapy as needed, and document progress.
• Document communication with individuals and teams.
• Prepare for and actively participate in internal and external meetings; provide current clinical updates and progress, contribute approaches and procedures to effectively support individuals and teams. Meetings include but are not limited to Clinical Department, PBS Leadership, program staff meetings, ISPs, Risk meetings, and team meetings.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Effective, collaborative, and dynamic participation in service delivery teams
• Develops innovative solutions to unique clinical needs of population served.
• Develops strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Ability to independently manage time and schedule.
• Ability to prioritize casework based on the needs of supported individuals/programs.

Required Education and Experience:

Master's degree required.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• LCSW, BCBA/LABA, LMHC preferred
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, mental health diagnoses, or behavioral challenges preferred.
• Experience designing and implementing support plans for individuals with developmental disabilities, autism and/or challenging behaviors preferred.
• Understanding of Positive Behavior Supports preferred.

Travel requirements:

Heavy travel – once or more per week

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice based on business needs.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

About CRJ: Our Mission, Your Opportunity

Community Resources for Justice (CRJ) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to changing lives and strengthening communities through direct service, advocacy, and innovation. We operate across four core service lines:

• Community Strategies (CS): Supporting adults with developmental disabilities to live independently and thrive in their communities. Providing a range of top-quality residential and non-residential programs for men and women with intellectual or developmental disabilities in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Our programs offer individual and group treatment and are geared toward promoting independence and improving life skills. Clients also receive support with job development, on-the-job coaching, and educational opportunities.
• Reentry Services (RS): Supporting people leaving incarceration to make positive, sustainable life transitions. We firmly believe that change is possible and attainable for all that we serve. With a strict focus on outcomes, the Reentry Services Division is committed to delivering contemporary and evidence-based services to the individuals in our care. Through delivering innovative programming and collaborating with community agencies, we provide hope and support to our clients as they make safe and successful transitions into their communities.
• Crime & Justice Institute (CJI): Driving bold, transformative improvements in adult and youth justice systems by working with working with local, state, and national criminal justice organizations to improve public safety and the delivery of justice. The CJI team brings decades of experience developing evidence-based, data-driven policies, managing complex processes with diverse stakeholders, and driving systems-level organizational change. Our energetic staff and network of consultants come from a variety of backgrounds.
• Family Reentry (FRE): At Family Reentry, we address the often-intertwining problems of behavioral health, domestic violence, reentry, recidivism, and risks to youth by offering evidence-based interventions to provide support and effect positive change. We offer a holistic approach by working to connect clients to basic needs and offering support to create change and increase stronger coping and life skills.

CRJ is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in all its forms and encourage candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences to apply.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and be part of the change!