Clinician

Community Resources for Justice; Shirley (MA); On-site; USD 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established nonprofit organization is seeking a dedicated Clinician to join their Community Strategies team. This role focuses on providing essential support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, addressing their unique behavioral and mental health needs. The Clinician will collaborate with a dynamic team to develop and implement Positive Behavior Support Plans, ensuring individuals receive the best care possible. This full-time position offers a starting salary of $65,000 per year, along with flexible scheduling and excellent benefits, making it a rewarding opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

Flexible Scheduling

401k with company match

Paid Time Off

Referral Bonus Programs

Employee perks

Qualifications

• Experience with individuals having intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• Understanding of Positive Behavior Supports is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Positive Behavior Supports Plans.
• Provide individual and group therapy as needed.
• Conduct training for staff on clinical procedures.

Skills

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Collaboration

Time Management

Problem-solving

Education

LCSW

BCBA/LABA

LMHC

Job description

Community Resources for Justice (CRJ) is a unique, 145-year-old nonprofit organization that provides direct care as well as research and consulting services within the areas of the Mental Health, Criminal Justice, and Public Policy fields. Our four divisions, Social Justice Services, Community Strategies, Behavioral Health, and the Crime and Justice Institute are recognized for their effectiveness and contributions to this important work.

CRJ offers competitive pay and excellent benefits which include:

• Flexible Scheduling
• 401k with company match
• Paid Time Off (Vacation/Sick)
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Employee perks, and much more!

Summary:
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.

This is a full-time, 40-hrs/week, exempt position that will be headquartered out of our Shirley, MA office. This position is eligible for benefits and has a starting salary of $65,000/yr.

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:

• 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.
• 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.

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About Us
Community Strategies (CS) supports adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities through specialized services that include Day Programs, Shared Living arrangements with providers, as well as over forty community-based group homes. Social Justice Services (SJS), supports those leaving incarceration to make positive, sustainable life transitions through residential and non-residential programs. Behavioral Health (BH) has worked to break cycles of violence, crime, and incarceration by providing client-centered interventions and support services to empower and strengthen individuals, families, and communities. BH provides domestic violence treatment and education, community reentry services, mentoring programs, and intensive outpatient programs. The Crime and Justice Institute (CJI) is a non-profit organization working at the local, state, and national level to improve public safety and the delivery of justice. CJI provides technical assistance, research, and other services to improve outcomes in policing, the corrections system, pre-trial, re-entry, community supervision, and juvenile justice.

CRJ’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

Our vision is to be an organization that demonstrates its commitment to eradicating systemic racism and other forms of oppression. We will hold each other accountable in addressing the norms and practices that advantage few and harm many.

CRJ provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. CRJ complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every state in which CRJ has locations.