Behavior Clinician

Advocates•Worcester, MA

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Make a meaningful impact through clinical work that puts people first. We believe that effective support starts with understanding the whole person—an approach you’ll find at the heart of this role. As a behavior clinician, you’ll provide person-centered, evidence-based clinical and behavioral support to adults with developmental disabilities and brain injuries. You’ll work closely with individuals, families, direct support staff, and interdisciplinary teams to understand needs, build on strengths, address challenges, and help people achieve greater independence and quality of life. You’ll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships while using your clinical expertise in practical, impactful ways—developing Positive Behavior Support Plans, using data to guide treatment, providing consultation and coaching, and helping teams create environments where the people we support can thrive. This role offers a balance of autonomy and collaboration, with the flexibility to manage your own schedule while being part of a knowledgeable and supportive clinical team. You’ll have opportunities to expand your expertise, contribute your ideas, and make a difference across a variety of settings. At Advocates, this is more than a clinical position. It’s an opportunity to use your skills to help people live with dignity, choice, confidence, and inclusion—while doing work that has a lasting impact.

Requirements

Master’s degree in applied behavior analysis, psychology, social work, or related field
Eligibility for Massachusetts licensure (e.g., Licensed Psychologist, LCSW, LABA, LMHC, LRC); certified rehabilitation counselor; or master’s-level special education teacher
Minimum of 3 years of post-graduate training and/or experience in functional behavioral assessment and treatment preferred
At least 3 years of clinical experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and/or brain injuries preferred
Experience using Electronic Health Records for clinical documentation
Strong communication, collaboration, and clinical problem-solving skills
Demonstrated commitment to serving diverse populations strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Promote Positive Behavior Support through training, modeling, and implementation of evidence-based interventions (e.g., CBT-informed strategies, motivational enhancement, cognitive/rehabilitation adaptations, substance use supports)
Develop, implement, and monitor PBS Plans and Psychotropic Medication Treatment Plans
Design and maintain data collection systems, including systems for reducing restrictive practices
Provide clinical consultation to individuals, families, and interdisciplinary teams
Conduct referral assessments to evaluate behavioral, psychiatric, functional, and cultural support needs
Collaborate across residential, day, shared living, medical, and behavioral health teams
Ensure dignity, rights, and person-centered approaches in all supports
Participate in supervision, team meetings, and cross-department collaboration
Work with funders and participate in external meetings as needed
Maintain all required trainings, certifications, and compliance requirements
Use Electronic Health Records to document medically necessary clinical services