Licensed Clinician, Adult ID/DD Services

WORK INCORPORATED; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

WORK INCORPORATED seeks a Licensed Clinician to provide independent clinical support for adults with ID/DD in residential and day programs. You will conduct FBAs, develop individualized PBIS-based behavior support plans, and monitor plan effectiveness with interdisciplinary teams to ensure person-centered, trauma-informed care.

The role emphasizes collaboration, training, and mentorship across programs, while maintaining regulatory compliance and staff competency in PBIS and incident reporting.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Behavior Analysis, Special Education, or related field.
• Independent or associate licensure (LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, or BCBA) or actively pursuing licensure.
• 2+ years of clinical experience in ID/DD or related settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical support to adults with ID/DD in residential/day programs.
• Conduct FBAs and develop PBIS-based behavior support plans.
• Monitor effectiveness of behavior supports and adjust plans with teams.

Skills

Clinical assessment

FBAs

PBIS implementation

Staff training

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Trauma-informed care

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work/Counseling/Psychology

LICSW/LCSW/LMHC/BCBA eligible

Job description

Job SummaryThe Licensed Clinician provides independent, consultative clinical support to adult residential and community-based programs serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including those with complex behavioral and mental health needs. Clinicians play a key role in the development, implementation, and monitoring of Positive Behavioral Intervention Supports (PBIS) in alignment with DDS regulations and best practice standards, ensuring behavioral supports are person-centered, rights‑affirming, and clinically sound.This role offers a high degree of professional autonomy, allowing clinicians to exercise clinical judgment in conducting assessments, developing Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Support Plans when indicated, and guiding residential teams in consistent, ethical implementation. Clinicians work across assigned clusters and programs, balancing direct clinical involvement with mentorship, consultation, and systems-level collaboration to promote regulatory compliance, staff competency, and positive outcomes for individuals.The ideal candidate is comfortable working within adult residential settings, understands the clinical and regulatory complexities of supporting adults with ID/DD, values interdisciplinary teamwork, and is motivated by helping individuals live safer, more fulfilling lives through evidence-based, PBIS-informed, and person-centered approaches.Duties and ResponsibilitiesClinical Assessment & InterventionProvide direct clinical support to adults with ID/DD within residential and day programsConduct Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and develop individualized Positive Behavior Support Plans grounded in PBIS and trauma-informed careMonitor effectiveness of behavior support strategies and adjust plans collaboratively with teamsConsultation, Training & MentorshipServe as a clinical consultant to residential and day program staff, supervisors, and interdisciplinary teamsProvide hands-on coaching and training to ensure fidelity of behavior support plansMentor and support newer or less experienced cliniciansSupport the planning, delivery, and ongoing evaluation of PBIS, Safety‑Care, and incident reporting trainings for new hires and existing staff across programs.Collaboration & Systems-Level WorkFacilitate Universal Cluster Team meetings and contribute to Tier II/Tier III clinical review processesParticipate in Human Rights Committee and Peer Review meetings as a clinical representativeCollaborate with families, DDS staff, DPPC, and community partners to ensure coordinated careRequired Skills and AbilitiesStrong understanding of adult intellectual and developmental disabilities, including co-occurring mental health diagnosesAbility to apply behavioral and counseling frameworks in real-world residential settingsComfortable providing clinical guidance to direct care staff with varied levels of experienceSkilled at balancing structure with flexibility in dynamic environmentsConfident communicator who can translate clinical concepts into practical strategiesSense of humor, patience, and resilience when supporting complex individualsEducation and ExperienceMaster’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Behavior Analysis, Special Education, or related fieldIndependent or associate licensure (LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, or BCBA); or candidates actively pursuing licensureMinimum of 2 years of clinical experience, with preference for experience in adult residential or community-based ID/DD servicesDemonstrated comfort working with individuals with complex behavioral or mental health needsValid Massachusetts Driver’s License and ability to travel between program sites