Behaviorist / Clinical Support Lead

Futures Inc•Middletown, CT

5d•$0 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Behaviorist / Clinical Support Lead provides behavioral consultation, clinical guidance, staff training, interdisciplinary support, and behavioral oversight within the Adult Services Division. This role supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who may present with behavioral, emotional, communication, sensory, psychiatric, trauma-related, or complex support needs. The position works collaboratively with leadership, staff, families, residential providers, DDS personnel, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized, person-centered behavioral supports that promote safety, stability, independence, meaningful engagement, and quality of life.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Special Education, Human Services, or related field required.
Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities required.
Experience conducting behavioral assessments and developing behavioral support strategies required.
Ability to present two redacted Behavior Support Plans during the interview process.
Strong written, organizational, communication, and leadership skills required.
Valid driver’s license required.

Nice To Haves

Connecticut Behavior Analyst licensure and/or BCBA certification strongly preferred depending on candidate qualifications and role responsibilities.
Experience providing staff training, coaching, and interdisciplinary consultation.
Knowledge of DDS-funded services and person-centered planning.
Experience working collaboratively across interdisciplinary teams and service systems.
Calm, thoughtful, collaborative, and solution-focused approach.
Strong observational and clinical problem-solving skills.
Ability to balance behavioral science with practical, compassionate implementation.
Strong relationship-building skills with families and interdisciplinary teams.
Commitment to dignity, respect, inclusion, and person-centered supports.
Passion for helping staff teams grow in confidence and competency.
Dedication to meaningful consumer outcomes and high-quality services.

Responsibilities

Conduct behavioral observations, assessments, and functional behavior assessments as appropriate.
Develop, implement, monitor, and revise individualized positive behavioral support strategies and intervention plans.
Provide behavioral consultation and clinical guidance to Adult Services staff and leadership teams.
Assist teams in identifying behavioral triggers, communication needs, environmental factors, and proactive support strategies.
Support individuals experiencing behavioral, emotional, psychiatric, trauma-related, or adjustment-related challenges.
Provide recommendations to improve engagement, emotional regulation, independence, communication, participation, and community success.
Assist with crisis prevention, de-escalation planning, and post-incident review processes.
Participate in referral, intake, transition, and service planning meetings.
Evaluate prospective consumer support needs, staffing considerations, clinical recommendations, and overall service fit.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support successful transitions into Adult Services.
Provide clinical insight into individualized scheduling, staffing supports, environmental accommodations, and service coordination.
Provide staff training and coaching related to positive behavioral supports, trauma-informed approaches, communication strategies, crisis prevention and intervention, reinforcement systems, skill acquisition strategies, behavioral data collection and documentation, and person-centered supports.
Support staff consistency, confidence, professionalism, and implementation of behavioral recommendations.
Assist leadership with ongoing professional development and competency-building initiatives.
Work collaboratively with the Vice President of Adult Services, Director of Case Management, Clinical Operations Coordinator, Program Supervisors, Case Managers, DDS personnel, residential providers, guardians, families, and clinicians.
Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, case reviews, support planning discussions, and quality improvement initiatives.
Support continuity and coordination of behavioral approaches across service settings.
Maintain timely and accurate documentation, behavioral recommendations, assessments, progress notes, and training records.
Assist leadership in identifying trends, systemic support needs, and opportunities for program improvement.
Participate in quality assurance and compliance initiatives related to behavioral supports and service delivery.
Support the development of clinically informed systems and best practices throughout Adult Services.