Behavior Clinician II

About the role

The Clinician II will work to address the unique needs of individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) in our Habilitative Skill Building (HSB) Program in Tacoma, WA. Individuals receiving services are adults with often times multiple diagnoses and present with significant challenging behaviors. Many individuals supported in the HSB program have transitioned out of more restrictive settings, such as residential habilitation centers, state hospitals, correctional facilities, and diversion programs. Supported individuals may also be part of the WA Community Protection Program and may have criminal backgrounds requiring increased clinical support in order to thrive in a community setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload of individuals for treatment implementation
• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments and develop Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs)
• Provide clinical guidance to Direct Support Professionals and Program Managers
• Conduct frequent program visits to interact with supported individuals and staff
• Complete progress reports, documentation and data collection, updating plans as necessary
• Review data to ensure care meets individual's current needs
• Afford crisis intervention and outreach as needed
• Foster positive rapport with individuals, parents, and guardians
• Participate in the debriefing of significant incidents of individuals on caseload when requested
• Attend person-centered planning meetings, referral/intake meetings, and home staffing meetings
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with external service providers including DDA, Consultants, Hospitals, external providers, etc.

Qualifications

• Must have a master's degree in psychology, behavior analysis, mental health, special education, social work, or other related discipline; or be graduating with master's degree within the next 6 months.
• 2+ years of professional experience with individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities (IDD) is required
• Relevant experience in designing and implementing support plans for individuals with developmental disabilities, autism, and/or challenging behaviors
• Experience with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) preferred

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Knowledge of ABA principles and techniques

Benefits

• Starting pay: $30/hour
• Full range scale (increases to starting rate based on length of employment at Dungarvin)
• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• Flex Spending and HSA Accounts
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401 K plan with 3% employer match at one year of services
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• PTO Donation
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mileage reimbursement
• National Brand Discounts
• Tapcheck- early pay access
• PAID training and orientation

Pay

• $30/hour
• Full range scale (increases to starting rate based on length of employment at Dungarvin)

Schedule

• Varies based on individual caseload and program needs