Behavioral Health Clinician: Empower Independence

Advocates; Massachusetts; 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 support to adults with developmental disabilities and brain injuries in Massachusetts. You’ll develop Positive Behavior Support Plans, use data to guide treatment, and collaborate with families, staff, and interdisciplinary teams to improve independence and quality of life.

This role combines autonomy with teamwork, offering a flexible schedule within a supportive clinical group.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in ABA, psychology, social work, or related field.
• Eligibility for Massachusetts licensure (e.g., Licensed Psychologist, LCSW, LMHC, LABA, LRC).
• Minimum 3 years post-graduate experience in functional behavioral assessment and treatment.
• At least 3 years of clinical experience with developmental disabilities and/or brain injuries.
• Experience using Electronic Health Records for clinical documentation.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and clinical problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to serving diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Promote Positive Behavior Support through evidence-based interventions.
• Develop, implement, and monitor PBS Plans and Psychotropic Medication Treatment Plans.
• Design and maintain data collection systems, including 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 clinically necessary services.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Clinical problem-solving

Education

Master’s Degree

Massachusetts licensure eligibility

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Advocates is seeking a behavior clinician to provide person-centered, evidence-based clinical and behavioral support to adults with developmental disabilities and brain injuries in Massachusetts. You’ll develop Positive Behavior Support Plans, use data to guide treatment, and collaborate with families, staff, and interdisciplinary teams to improve independence and quality of life.

This role combines autonomy with teamwork, offering a flexible schedule within a supportive clinical group.