Licensed Clinician, Adult ID/DD Services
About The Position
The Licensed Clinician provides independent, consultative clinical support to adult residential and community-based programs serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD), including people with complex behavioral and mental health needs. The clinician supports the development, implementation, and monitoring of Positive Behavioral Intervention Supports (PBIS) in alignment with DDS regulations and best-practice standards, ensuring that behavioral supports are person-centered, rights-affirming, and clinically sound. The role offers professional autonomy to conduct assessments, develop Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Support Plans when indicated, and guide residential teams in consistent, ethical implementation. Clinicians work across assigned clusters and programs, combining direct clinical involvement with consultation, mentorship, and systems-level collaboration to promote regulatory compliance, staff competency, and positive outcomes. The position is based in Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts, with travel between program sites of up to 25%.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Behavior Analysis, Special Education, or a related field.
- Independent or associate licensure (LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, or BCBA), or actively pursuing licensure.
- At least 2 years of clinical experience.
- Strong understanding of adult intellectual and developmental disabilities, including co-occurring mental health diagnoses.
- Ability to apply behavioral and counseling frameworks in residential settings.
- Ability to provide clinical guidance to direct care staff with varied levels of experience.
- Ability to balance structure with flexibility in dynamic environments.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to translate clinical concepts into practical strategies.
- Demonstrated comfort working with individuals with complex behavioral or mental health needs.
- Valid Massachusetts Driver’s License and ability to travel between program sites.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in adult residential or community-based ID/DD services is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct clinical support to adults with ID/DD in residential and day programs.
- Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments and develop individualized Positive Behavior Support Plans grounded in PBIS and trauma-informed care.
- Monitor the effectiveness of behavior support strategies and adjust plans collaboratively with teams.
- Provide clinical consultation to residential and day program staff, supervisors, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Coach and train staff to support faithful implementation of behavior support plans.
- Mentor and support newer or less experienced clinicians.
- Support the planning, delivery, and evaluation of PBIS, Safety-Care, and incident-reporting trainings for new and existing staff.
- Facilitate Universal Cluster Team meetings and contribute to Tier II and Tier III clinical review processes.
- Participate as a clinical representative in Human Rights Committee and Peer Review meetings.
- Collaborate with families, DDS staff, DPPC, and community partners to coordinate care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
