Behavior Clinician II

Dungarvin • Tacoma, WA

5d

About The Position

The Behavior Clinician II supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in Dungarvin’s Habilitative Skill Building (HSB) Program in Tacoma, Washington. Individuals served may have multiple diagnoses and significant challenging behaviors, and some have transitioned from more restrictive settings, including residential habilitation centers, state hospitals, correctional facilities, and diversion programs. Some may participate in the WA Community Protection Program or have criminal backgrounds requiring increased clinical support to thrive in a community setting.

The clinician manages a caseload and supports treatment implementation, conducts functional behavior assessments, develops Positive Behavior Support Plans, and provides clinical guidance to Direct Support Professionals and Program Managers. The role includes regular program visits, documentation and progress reporting, data review and plan updates, crisis intervention and outreach as needed, and collaboration with individuals, families, guardians, and external providers.

Candidates hired for this role may be eligible to accrue supervised fieldwork or practicum hours applicable toward BCBA certification requirements, in accordance with supervision guidelines.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in psychology, behavior analysis, mental health, special education, social work, or a related discipline, or be graduating with a master’s degree within the next six months.
• At least 2 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 of individuals and support 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 each individual’s current needs.
• Assist with crisis intervention and outreach as needed.
• Foster positive rapport with individuals, parents, and guardians.
• Participate in debriefings of significant incidents involving individuals on the caseload when requested.
• Attend person-centered planning, referral and intake, and home staffing meetings.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with external service providers, including DDA, consultants, hospitals, and other providers.

Benefits

• 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
• Potential eligibility to accrue supervised fieldwork or practicum hours toward BCBA certification requirements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level