Behavior Clinician
The Arc of Opportunity in North Central Massachusetts · Fitchburg, MA · 2 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
Essential Job Functions
- Responsible for the development, implementation, and monitoring of behavior plans, medication treatment plans, and restrictive practices
- Utilize behavior data collection and analysis to implement effective behavioral support strategies
- Affords assistance in determining intake, transfer, and discharge decisions regarding individuals utilizing program/services
- Provides training and support to staff, caregivers, and family members
- Documents and maintains up-to-date individual case notes in the Electronic Health Record related to clinical goals and progress
- Affords assistance in implementing Positive Behavioral Supports framework and PBS trainer
- Participates in Human Rights Committee, Clinical Meetings, and PBS Leadership meetings, and other as required
- Maintains clinical support presence throughout community and home-based programs
Qualifications
- Master’s degree required
- Professional licensure required. BCBA, LICSW, LMHC, other related certifications/degrees considered
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities, autism, and brain injury preferred
- Experience working with individuals with substance use and mental health disorders preferred
- The ability to communicate effectively clearly conveying direction, desired outcomes, and vision to staff, individuals and families served, government agencies, community partners, funding sources, and senior management
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication skills, both written and verbal