Lead Behavior Clinician — Mentor & Drive Positive Outcomes

Advocates; Ashland (MA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocates in Massachusetts is seeking a lead behavior clinician to supervise and mentor a team of behavior clinicians while remaining hands-on, delivering direct clinical services and partnering with interdisciplinary teams.

You will design and oversee Positive Behavior Support Plans and Psychotropic Medication Treatment Plans, use data-driven interventions, ensure compliance, and support growth and meaningful outcomes for adults with developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in applied behavior analysis, psychology, social work, or related field
• Massachusetts licensure (or eligibility) as Licensed Psychologist, LICSW, LABA, LMHC, LRC, or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years of post-graduate training/experience in functional behavioral assessment and treatment
• At least 3 years of clinical experience with developmental disabilities and/or brain injuries
• Must have valid driver’s license and reliable access to a vehicle for on-site clinical consultation
• Clinical supervisory experience preferred
• Experience using Electronic Health Records for clinical documentation
• Commitment to serving culturally diverse populations strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision, coaching, evaluation, and administrative oversight to PBS and behavioral clinicians
• Ensure quality, safety, and compliance across clinical services in DS/BI programs
• Deliver back-up clinical support and consultation during clinician absences
• Promote and train Positive Behavior Support systems and evidence-based interventions
• Develop, implement, and oversee Positive Behavior Support Plans and Psychotropic Medication Treatment Plans
• Support development of data collection systems, including monitoring of restrictive practices
• Conduct clinical and referral assessments for individuals experiencing behavioral or psychiatric crises
• Provide consultation to individuals, families, residential teams, day programs, and shared living providers
• Ensure compliance with all funder and regulatory requirements (plans, documentation, approvals, audits)
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, internal departments, and external partners
• Participate in supervision, meetings, and funder-related reviews
• Support culturally responsive, person-centered services aligned with Human Rights principles

Skills

Team leadership

Clinical supervision

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Data-driven interventions

Coaching

Education

Master’s degree in ABA/psychology/social work

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Clinical documentation

Job description

Advocates in Massachusetts is seeking a lead behavior clinician to supervise and mentor a team of behavior clinicians while remaining hands-on, delivering direct clinical services and partnering with interdisciplinary teams.

You will design and oversee Positive Behavior Support Plans and Psychotropic Medication Treatment Plans, use data-driven interventions, ensure compliance, and support growth and meaningful outcomes for adults with developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries.