Behavior Clinician II Adapted Dialectical Behavior Therapy Program
About The Position
The Behavior Clinician II serves on the Adapted Dialectical Behavior Therapy (A-DBT) team, supporting adults with developmental disabilities and comorbid mental health conditions. Services are provided in individuals’ homes and communities, and may involve people with multiple diagnoses and significant challenging behaviors. Using A-DBT principles, the clinician provides assessment, clinical support, and consultation tailored to individual needs. The work includes running A-DBT groups, leading social events, identifying environmental challenges, developing support plans to increase positive behaviors and social skills, and training and modeling approaches 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 and implements treatment under the supervision of the Clinical Services Manager, according to the clinician’s discipline and funding-source requirements. Services and duties may include crisis response and on-call support as needed.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in psychology, behavior analysis, mental health, special education, social work, or a related discipline, or expected completion of 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 needed.
- 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 create support plans to promote positive behaviors, social skills, and independence.
- Train and model practices for direct care staff in the home.
- May train and supervise Clinicians I and relevant operations staff on support plans, measurable goals, and data collection.
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
- Early pay access through Tapcheck
- Paid training and orientation
- Potential eligibility to accrue supervised fieldwork/practicum hours applicable toward BCBA certification requirements, subject to supervision guidelines
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
