Adult Services Clinician (BCBA/LICSW/LMHC)

Advocates; Ashland (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Advocates is seeking an Adult Services Clinician in Massachusetts to support adults with developmental disabilities and brain injuries through person-centered, evidence-based practice. You will work across day programs and community settings with flexible scheduling and a strong emphasis on autonomy and impact.

The role requires a Master’s degree and MA licensure eligibility, 3+ years of clinical experience, and demonstrated cultural competence.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field and eligible for MA licensure
• Minimum of three years of training including post graduate work
• Minimum of two years of training or formal coursework in function-based behavioral assessment and treatment
• Minimum of three years of clinical experience with developmental disabilities or brain injuries
• Demonstrated cultural competence and ability to work with diverse populations
• Ability to document services using Electronic Health Records

Responsibilities

• Promote PBS through training, modeling and tracking of evidence-based interventions
• Develop and train Positive Behavior Support Plans and psychotropic treatment plans as needed
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including families and health professionals
• Provide clinical consultation to individuals, families and professionals
• Assess referral needs and coordinate support with Advocates
• Maintain data collection systems for restrictive practices
• Ensure dignity and respect in all services
• Participate in supervision and staff meetings

Skills

PBS training

Cultural competence

Interdisciplinary collaboration

EHR experience

Education

Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field

Tools

Electronic Health Records software

Job description

Overview

Salary: $70,000-$83,000

*$3,000 Sign- On Bonus*

(sign-on bonus applicable to external candidates only)

If you’re looking for meaningful work, real flexibility, and a culture that truly lives its values — this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss.

As an Adult Services Clinician, you’ll play a key role in supporting adults with developmental disabilities and brain injuries through person-centered, evidence-based clinical practice. You’ll work alongside strong interdisciplinary teams, have autonomy in managing your schedule, and make a visible, day-to-day impact across a variety of community settings.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Built In Variety: Work across day programs, residential group homes, shared living homes, and other community-based environments — no two days are the same.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Partner closely with medical, behavioral health, residential, day, and shared living teams.
• Flexibility & Autonomy: Manage your own schedule while doing high-impact clinical work.
• Values You Can Feel: Join an agency with a genuine commitment to person-centered supports.
• Growth Without Limits: Access ongoing training, mentorship, and meaningful opportunities for professional development.

Who We Are

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

We’rea 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

Master's Degree

Responsibilities

• Promote PBS through training, implementing, modeling and tracking of Universal, Targeted and Intensive Behavior Supports and other evidence-based clinical interventions (e.g., motivational enhancement, cognitive and rehabilitation adaptations, substance use management, cognitive-behavioral therapies).
• Develop and train Positive Behavior Support Plans and Psychotropic Medication Treatment Plans as needed, including accompanying data collection and monitoring systems.
• Work collaboratively and effectively within the multidisciplinary teams that include people receiving services, Shared Living Teams, Brain Injury Residential Supports Teams, Developmental Residential/Day Teams.
• Provide individual specific clinical consultation for people receiving services, their families and behavioral health and medical health care professionals as needed.
• Work with service referral teams by conducting referral assessments to determine psychiatric, functional, behavioral and cultural support needs, and participate in process to determine if identified support needs can be provided by Advocates.
• Develop/maintain data collection systems (including means to fade) for restrictive practices as needed.
• Ensure that individuals we support are treated with dignity and respect in accordance with Advocates’ Human Rights policy.
• Actively participate in all required supervisions and staff meetings.

• Work collaboratively with Advocates’ support departments (e.g., Health Services, Quality Management, Risk Management, Fiscal, Human Resources, Facilities).
• Foster collaborative, proactive, and culturally responsive work with families of people receiving services.
• Work collaboratively with funders and prepare for and participate in funder-related meetings as needed.
• Maintain certifications for all mandatory trainings required by Advocates and funders’ regulations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Social Work or related field and eligible for Commonwealth of MA professional licensure (Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Rehabilitation Counselor OR a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor OR a Masters level Special Education Teacher.
• Minimum of three years of training, including post graduate
• Minimum of two years of training, including post graduate class work or formal training, and/or experience in function based behavioral assessment and treatment.
• Minimum of three years of clinical experience in the treatment of individuals with developmental disabilities and/or brain injuries.
• Strongly prefer that a candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations
• Ability to use an Electronic Health Record to document medical necessary clinical services.

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.