Behavior Clinician: Data-Driven Support for Independence

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

Job summary

Advocates is seeking a behavior clinician to provide person-centered, evidence-based clinical and behavioral supports to adults with developmental disabilities and brain injuries. You will collaborate with individuals, families, direct support staff, and interdisciplinary teams to understand needs and improve independence and quality of life.

In this role you’ll develop Positive Behavior Support Plans, use data to guide treatment, provide consultation and coaching, and help teams create

Qualifications

• Master’s 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 master’s-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

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

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Clinical problem-solving

EHR documentation

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Advocates is seeking a behavior clinician to provide person-centered, evidence-based clinical and behavioral supports to adults with developmental disabilities and brain injuries. You will collaborate with individuals, families, direct support staff, and interdisciplinary teams to understand needs and improve independence and quality of life.

In this role you’ll develop Positive Behavior Support Plans, use data to guide treatment, provide consultation and coaching, and help teams create