Behavior Clinician

The Arc of Opportunity • Fitchburg, MA

11h • Hybrid

About The Position

Interested in working for a company that has led the way to improving the lives of individuals with Developmental Disabilities for over 60 years? Do you believe in enriching the lives of individuals and supporting them to reach their fullest potential? The Arc of Opportunity is looking for Behavior Clinician to fill that mission.

Requirements

• Master’s degree required
• Professional licensure required. BCBA, LICSW, LMHC, other related certifications/degrees considered.
• The ability to communicate effectively clearly conveying direction, desired outcomes, and vision to staff, individuals and families served, government agencies, community partners, funding sources, and senior management.
• Ability to work flexible hours in a variety of locations (group homes in the community, loud day programs, cubicle-style main office building).
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication skills, both written and verbal.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities, autism, and brain injury preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with substance use and mental health disorders preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development, implementation, and monitoring of behavior plans, medication treatment plans, and restrictive practices.
• Utilize behavior data collection and analysis to implement effective behavioral support strategies.
• Assists in determining intake, transfer and discharge decisions regarding individuals utilizing program/services.
• Provides training and support to staff, caregivers, and family members.
• Documents and maintains up-to-date individual case notes in the Electronic Health Record related to clinical goals and progress.
• Assists in implementation of Positive Behavioral Supports framework and PBS trainer.
• Participates in Human Rights Committee, Clinical Meetings, and PBS Leadership meetings, and other as required.
• Maintains clinical support presence throughout community and home-based programs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick time.
• 401k with employer matching
• Supervision
• Training
• Advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees