Senior Clinical Director

Talent Acquisition Team, May Institute; West Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Clinical Director to lead innovative programs at a specialized school for autism and developmental disabilities. This role involves mentoring staff, overseeing behavioral assessments, and collaborating with experts to enhance educational practices. With a commitment to promoting independence and dignity, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of children and adolescents. Join a dedicated team that blends science with service to support individuals and families in their journey toward progress.

Benefits

Fully paid in-house training

Free continuing education seminars

Funding for conferences

Generous paid time off

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• Doctoral or master’s degree in psychology or related field required.
• 5+ years of experience providing behavioral services to individuals with autism.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and supervise Behavior Specialists and BCBAs.
• Oversee functional behavior assessments and behavior support plans.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality practices.

Skills

Behavior Analysis

Supervision Skills

Problem Solving

Team Building

Education

Doctoral degree in psychology or related field

Master’s degree

Job description

May Institute invites applications for the position of Senior Clinical Director at the May Center School for Autism and Developmental Disabilities in West Springfield, MA.

WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN OUR INCREDIBLE TEAM?

Just a few of the aMAYzing opportunities that would be available to you include…

• Work with national experts in the fields of ASD and other developmental disabilities, brain injury, and behavioral health.
• Develop and maintain research in applied behavior analysis and collaborate with research teams across sites within the organization.
• Provide supervision for practicum students, post-doctoral fellows, and behavior specialists and develop additional staff training opportunities.

We also offer an array of exceptional benefits such as…

• Fully paid in-house training
• Free continuing education seminars
• Funding to attend regional and national conferences
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays

WHO ARE WE?

At May Institute, we provide contemporary ABA services within a multidisciplinary setting with guidance from our senior clinical leadership team. We offer full-day, year-round educational, vocational, and behavioral services for children and adolescents from preschool to age 22, based on the latest research and instructional methods.

With six decades of experience, May Institute has set the national standard for research-based services to individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities, brain injury, and mental illness. We blend science with service to help make progress possible for thousands of children, adults, and families each year.

Join us in our mission to promote independence, choice, dignity, and respect for those we serve.

WHO ARE YOU?

The Senior Clinical Director is a key leadership role within this school setting. You will collaborate with education and clinical experts to develop and enhance programs tailored to the needs of this student population. The ideal candidate will have expertise in applying behavior analytic principles to address learning difficulties and problem behaviors.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Mentor and supervise Behavior Specialists/BCBAs
• Oversee functional behavior assessments, behavior support plans, and classroom interventions
• Develop and deliver staff training and provide ongoing clinical support
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, individualized implementation of evidence-based practices
• Participate in school leadership to guide systems change and capacity building
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and oversee operational aspects of the school

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctoral degree in psychology, behavior analysis, education, or related field preferred; master’s degree required
• Certification as a BCBA or BCBA-D
• At least 5 years of experience providing behavioral services to individuals with autism, brain injury, or neurodevelopmental disabilities
• Effective supervision, team building, problem solving, and staff training skills