Behaviorist / Clinical Support Lead

Core Responsibilities

• Conduct behavioral observations, assessments, and functional behavior assessments as appropriate
• Develop, implement, monitor, and revise individualized positive behavioral support strategies and intervention plans
• Provide behavioral consultation and clinical guidance to Adult Services staff and leadership teams
• Absorb and provide behavioral oversight within the Adult Services Division
• Support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who may present with behavioral, emotional, communication, sensory, psychiatric, trauma-related, or complex support needs
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support successful transitions into Adult Services
• Evaluate prospective consumer support needs, staffing considerations, clinical recommendations, and service fit
• Assist with crisis prevention, de-escalation planning, and post-incident review processes
• Participate in intake review, behavioral assessment, and crisis prevention and response planning
• Provide recommendations to improve engagement, regulation, participation, independence, communication, and community success
• Support staff training and coaching related to: Positive behavioral supports, Trauma-informed approaches, Communication strategies, Crisis prevention and intervention, Reinforcement systems, Skill acquisition strategies, Behavioral data collection and documentation, Person-centered supports
• Help strengthen staff consistency, confidence, professionalism, and implementation of behavioral recommendations
• Aid leadership with ongoing professional development initiatives and competency-building
• Collaborate with the Vice President of Adult Services, Director of Case Management, Clinical Operations Coordinator, Program Supervisors, Case Managers, DDS personnel, residential providers, guardians, families, and clinicians
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, case reviews, support planning discussions, and quality improvement initiatives
• Support continuity and coordination of behavioral approaches across settings

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, Human Services, or related field or Connecticut Behavior Analyst licensure and/or BCBA certification strongly preferred
• Experience supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities required
• Experience working with challenging behavior required
• Experience conducting behavioral assessments and developing behavioral support strategies required
• Experience providing staff training, coaching, and interdisciplinary consultation preferred
• Knowledge of DDS-funded services and person-centered planning required
• Strong written, organizational, communication, and leadership skills required
• Valid driver’s license required

Employment Details

• Status: Full-time, Exempt
• Salary/Rate: $85,000