Assistant Clinical Director — ABA & Staff Training

NORTH SUFFOLK COMMUNITY SERVICES INC; Chelsea (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Life insurance

403(b) plan

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Credit union access

Tuition remission

Job summary

NORTH SUFFOLK COMMUNITY SERVICES INC in Chelsea, MA is seeking an Assistant Clinical Director to lead the DS Residential team alongside the Clinical Director. The role centers on training, program development, and implementation of person-centered planning and Positive Behavioral Supports techniques.

You will work with clinical staff and house managers to improve services, data collection, and compliance while supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and complex needs.

Qualifications

• BCBA certification or ability to become BCBA certified within required timelines.
• Masters or Doctoral Degree in a related human services field (social work, mental health counseling, psychology, etc).
• Experience with function based behavioral assessment and treatment.
• Two years of related direct experience with individuals that have Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities.
• Thorough knowledge of ABA and Positive Behavior Supports.

Responsibilities

• Lead department initiatives to deliver high-quality services and staff trainings based on person-centered models.
• Write, implement, and train staff on positive behavior support plans using ABA principles, including proactive strategies and responses to target behaviors.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support adults in improving social, work, and daily living skills while reducing maladaptive behaviors.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of behavior support plans and adjust as needed to enhance learning.
• Maintain data collection systems and ensure records compliance across the department.
• Partner with psychiatrists, therapists, direct support staff, house managers, and others to coordinate care.
• Understand a wide range of intellectual disabilities and related conditions to tailor supports appropriately.

Skills

BCBA certification

Function-based behavioral assessment

Positive Behavior Supports

Education

Master's or Doctoral Degree in a related human services field

Job description

NORTH SUFFOLK COMMUNITY SERVICES INC in Chelsea, MA is seeking an Assistant Clinical Director to lead the DS Residential team alongside the Clinical Director. The role centers on training, program development, and implementation of person-centered planning and Positive Behavioral Supports techniques.

You will work with clinical staff and house managers to improve services, data collection, and compliance while supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and complex needs.