Salary:$70,000

We are seeking an independent, motivated Behavior Clinician to join our Advocates DS/BI Clinical Department.  Help us develop and implement Positive Behavioral Support systems primarily within our Brain Injury Service Line.  The PBS Clinician will work with residential teams in the assessment of skills/challenges, the development of proactive behavioral support strategies, psychotropic med treatment plans, training and data tracking systems.  This position offers a unique opportunity to impact change within various smaller team settings, while working as part of a department in conjunction with other behavioral clinicians.    Programs supported are located throughout Massachusetts, though focus for this present position will likely be in the MetroWest to Worcester areas.

Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for advancement.  We are a strong-knit community that values the ideas and contributions of our staff.

Are you ready to make a difference?

• Promote PBS through training, implementing, modeling and tracking of Universal, Targeted and Intensive Behavior Supports and other evidence-based clinical interventions (e.g., motivational enhancement, cognitive and rehabilitation adaptations, substance use management, cognitive-behavioral therapies). 
• Develop and train Positive Behavior Support Plans and Psychotropic Medication Treatment Plans as needed, including accompanying data collection and monitoring systems.
• Work collaboratively and effectively within the multidisciplinary teams that include people receiving services, Shared Living Teams, Brain Injury Residential Supports Teams, Developmental Residential/Day Teams.
• Provide individual specific clinical consultation for people receiving services, their families and behavioral health and medical health care professionals as needed.
• Work with service referral teams by conducting referral assessments to determine psychiatric, functional, behavioral and cultural support needs, and participate in process to determine if identified support needs can be provided by Advocates.
• Develop/maintain data collection systems (including means to fade) for restrictive practices as needed.
• Ensure that individuals we support are treated with dignity and respect in accordance with Advocates’ Human Rights policy.
• Actively participate in all required supervisions and staff meetings.
• Work collaboratively with Advocates’ support departments (e.g., Health Services, Quality Management, Risk Management, Fiscal, Human Resources, Facilities).
• Foster collaborative, proactive, and culturally responsive work with families of people receiving services.
• Work collaboratively with funders and prepare for and participate in funder-related meetings as needed.

• Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Social Work or related field.    Licensed clinicians welcomed to apply (e.g., LABA, LMHC, LICSW, etc).    
• Minimum of three years of clinical experience in the treatment of individuals with developmental disabilities and/or brain injuries.  Experience in function based behavioral assessment and treatment preferred.    Bachelor level candidates with 3-5 years of relevant experience will be considered.
• Strongly prefer that a candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations
• Ability to use an Electronic Health Record to document medical necessary clinical services.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Commitment to Advocates values and mission.
• Must have valid driver’s license and access to auto.

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.