Lead Behavior Clinician - PBS & Team Mentorship

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

Job summary

Advocates is seeking a Lead Behavior Clinician in Massachusetts to supervise a team of PBS and behavioral clinicians while remaining hands-on in delivering clinical services. You will co-design and monitor Positive Behavior Support Plans and Psychotropic Medication Treatment Plans, guiding staff growth and maintaining high-quality clinical care.

The role emphasizes coaching, mentorship, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to promote person-centered outcomes and adherence to funder

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 qualifying credential (including approved special education/doctoral pathways)
• Minimum of 5 years of post-graduate training and/or experience in functional behavioral assessment and treatment
• At least 3 years of clinical experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and/or brain injuries, including co-occurring psychiatric conditions
• Must have valid driver’s license and reliable access to a vehicle to provide on-site clinical consultation

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 or high-need situations
• 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, etc.)
• 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

Leadership

Clinical supervision

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Data-driven interventions

Mentoring

Education

Master's Degree (AB Analysis/psychology/social work or related)

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Advocates is seeking a Lead Behavior Clinician in Massachusetts to supervise a team of PBS and behavioral clinicians while remaining hands-on in delivering clinical services. You will co-design and monitor Positive Behavior Support Plans and Psychotropic Medication Treatment Plans, guiding staff growth and maintaining high-quality clinical care.

The role emphasizes coaching, mentorship, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to promote person-centered outcomes and adherence to funder