Adult Services (DBT/ASD) - Clinician

Open Sky Community Services • Worcester, MA

6d • $38

About The Position

The DD Clinical Team is made up of services designed to create in-home and community-based services to support adults with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder, in combination with mental health challenges. The goal of the clinical program is to maintain individual stability and effective functionality for people served in their homes, group homes, and out in the community by providing clinical services such as coaching supports, group therapy, and individual therapy using therapeutic skill-building interventions such as DBT-informed Skills System treatment model. In this role, the Clinician will provide mobile clinical case management support to individuals in the Central West area of Massachusetts- including Worcester County, North Central Area and the South Valley area. They will coordinate with other members of the treatment team, including family members, DDS, day programs, personal providers, and allied health providers, including the VNA. Other Key Responsibilities: Provide training for the teams as needed to include IDD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, evidenced based and promising practices to include Trauma Informed Care and Positive Behavioral Supports. Complete all required clinical assessments within 30 days of each individual’s admission to ensure timely and focused treatment planning. Conduct functional behavioral assessments. Establish engagement with individuals served employing Motivational Interviewing/Cognitive Behavioral Therapy skills. Participate in treatment planning in order to develop appropriate, effective and achievable treatment goals and objectives. Develop, coordinate, and deliver skill and therapeutic groups including PEERS Friendship and Dating, and the DBT informed Skills System.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Services field, required.
• Current Independent Licensure (LMHC or LICSW) or LCSW working toward independent licensure, required.
• Must have previous e xperience with assessment and treatment planning for adults with IDD and ASD in combination with mental health challenges.
• Minimum of five years of experience with individuals with developmental disabilities, ASD, and mental health challenges, and knowledge of PBS, required.
• V alid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record, required.

Responsibilities

• Provide training for the teams as needed to include IDD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, evidenced based and promising practices to include Trauma Informed Care and Positive Behavioral Supports.
• Complete all required clinical assessments within 30 days of each individual’s admission to ensure timely and focused treatment planning.
• Conduct functional behavioral assessments.
• Establish engagement with individuals served employing Motivational Interviewing/Cognitive Behavioral Therapy skills.
• Participate in treatment planning in order to develop appropriate, effective and achievable treatment goals and objectives.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver skill and therapeutic groups including PEERS Friendship and Dating, and the DBT informed Skills System.

Benefits

• Excellent Supervision (Individual and Group), Professional Development, and Training Opportunities
• Generous paid time off plan – you start with 29 days (almost 6 weeks!) in your first year, including 12 paid holidays. Increases to 32 days in your 2nd year, and the current maximum is 43 days (OVER 8 WEEKS!)
• We pay for your higher education! Ask about our Tuition Reimbursement Program, and reimbursement for a variety of Human Services certifications.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Prescription Plan
• 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Life Insurance (100% Employer-Paid)
• Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• And more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees