Behavioral Consultant- Ph.D or BCBA

Advocates • Fall River, MA

110d • $87,500 - $90,000

About The Position

The Behavioral Consultant is responsible for providing behavioral consultation, intervention and therapy to individuals as referred by the Department of Developmental Services (DDS). The Behavioral Consultant will provide direction and supervision to all staff assigned to the program. This position provides a unique opportunity to utilize a range of clinical skills focusing on consultation, behavior change and mental health care. This position would be a good match for someone who is creative, flexible and excited about bringing mental and behavioral health support to individuals with developmental disabilities! This salaried position does not rely on 3rd party billing. This position is 20 hours in Fall River and 20 hours covering the region, which does involve more travel.

Requirements

• Ph.D in psychology or related field OR a BCBA
• Must have extensive knowledge of learning and behavior change and a minimum of 3 years experience working with developmentally disabled individuals exhibiting severe behavior problems.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years supervisory experience.
• Sensitivity to clients and the ability to treat them with dignity and respect.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license.
• Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport clients.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical consultation to individuals with developmental disabilities, families, residential programs, vocational programs and schools as referred by DDS.
• Responsible for the development of assessment, intervention and monitoring strategies.
• Coordinates and/or provides training for staff working with individuals with developmental disabilities on his/her caseload.
• Assists in training, supervision and evaluation of Behavioral Treatment Specialists.
• Provides for the fiscal management of the program and assures the proper utilization of the agency’s financial resources.
• Responds to referrals for emergency evaluations and interventions as requested by DDS and other authorized individuals.
• Provides on-call services as part of a rotation including other consultants in the program.

Benefits

• Promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Generous perks of employment
• Room for advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree