Behavior Clinician II Adapted Dialectical Behavior Therapy Program

Dungarvin•Tacoma, WA

5d•$30 - $33

About The Position

The Behavior Clinician II serves on Dungarvin’s Adapted Dialectical Behavior Therapy (A-DBT) team, supporting adults with developmental disabilities and co-occurring mental health conditions. Services are provided in individuals’ homes and communities, and individuals typically have multiple diagnoses and significant challenging behaviors. The clinician provides assessment, clinical support, and consultation tailored to each individual’s skills and needs, using A-DBT principles. The work includes running A-DBT groups, leading social events, identifying environmental challenges, developing support plans that build positive behaviors and social skills, and training and modeling practices for direct care staff. The clinician may also train and supervise Clinicians I and relevant operations staff in developing support plans, measurable goals, and data collection. The role maintains a caseload under the supervision of the Clinical Services Manager and implements treatment according to the clinician’s discipline, such as ABA, CBT, or DBT, and as designated by the funding source.

Requirements

A master’s degree in psychology, behavior analysis, mental health, special education, social work, or another related discipline, or expected graduation with a master’s degree within the next six months.
At least two years of professional experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Relevant experience designing and implementing support plans for individuals with developmental disabilities, autism, and/or challenging behaviors.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload and implement treatment using DBT therapy.
Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments and develop Positive Behavior Support Plans (BSPs).
Provide clinical guidance to Direct Support Professionals and Program Supervisors.
Conduct program visits to interact with staff and support individuals.
Build positive rapport with individuals, parents, and guardians.
Review data to ensure care meets individuals’ current needs.
Complete progress reports and update plans as necessary.
Assist with on-call support, crisis intervention, and outreach as needed and appropriate.
Consult on and assist with assessing and implementing supports such as reinforcement systems, coping skills, and adaptive equipment.
Provide guidance and assistance with admission and discharge decisions for high-needs cases.
Participate in debriefings of significant incidents involving individuals on the caseload when requested.
Attend person-centered planning meetings and home staffing meetings.
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with external service providers, including DDA, consultants, hospitals, schools, and ABA providers.
Run A-DBT groups and lead social events.
Identify environmental challenges and develop support plans to increase positive behaviors, social skills, and independence.
Train and model practices for direct care staff in the home.
As applicable, train and supervise Clinicians I and relevant operations roles in developing support plans, measurable goals, and data collection.

Benefits

Starting pay of $30 per hour, with a full-range scale of $30–$33.45 per hour based on length of employment at Dungarvin.
Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
Supplemental insurance.
Flexible spending and HSA accounts.
Pet insurance.
Life insurance.
401(k) plan with a 3% employer match after one year of service.
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.
May be eligible to accrue supervised fieldwork or practicum hours applicable toward BCBA certification requirements, in accordance with supervision guidelines.