About this opportunity
Developmental Services, Inc. lists this Lead Behavior Clinician opportunity in ashland, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Lead Behavior Clinician
Lead. Mentor. Make a lasting impact.
Are you a compassionate, collaborative clinician ready to step into a leadership role helping people thrive? Join us as a lead behavior clinician and bring your clinical expertise to a team that's shaping positive, person-centered support for adults with developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries.
This is more than a clinical role - it's the next step on your leadership journey. You'll supervise and mentor a team of behavior clinicians, sharpening your coaching and management skills while guiding their growth. You'll also stay hands-on, providing direct clinical services and partnering with interdisciplinary teams to design effective Positive Behavior Support Plans, psychotropic medication treatment plans, and data-driven interventions that promote independence and real, meaningful outcomes. If you're a clinician who thrives on mentoring others, solving complex challenges, and leading with heart, we want to hear from you.
At Advocates, we provide comprehensive services for people facing developmental, mental health, or other life challenges.
We're a nonprofit, mission-driven organization with a person-centered approach, empowering the individuals we support to make choices, build independence, and live full, meaningful lives. Our work is rooted in respect, compassion, and inclusion, and we envision a world where individual differences are appreciated and celebrated.
At Advocates, we value the ideas, experiences, and contributions of employees and are committed to fostering a supportive, welcoming culture where everyone can grow and thrive.
Minimum Education Required
Master's Degree
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
Qualifications
Master's degree in applied behavior analysis, psychology, social work, or related field
Current 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
Clinical supervisory experience preferred
Experience supporting individuals with substance use challenges helpful
Strong skills in clinical assessment, leadership, and multidisciplinary collaboration
Experience using Electronic Health Records for clinical documentation
Demonstrated commitment to serving culturally diverse populations strongly preferred
Physical Demands:
Full upper extremity range of motion
Full lower extremity range of motion
Physical Activity:
Continuous: Communication
Frequent: Standing, sitting, walking
Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview or hiring process, please contact Human Resources.
Worksite address
ashland, MA, 01721, US
Who can apply
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