Lead Behavior Clinician

Advocates

• $86K — $91K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in applied behavior analysis, psychology, social work or related field.
  • Current Massachusetts licensure as Licensed Psychologist, LICSW, LABA, LMHC, LRC, or equivalent.
  • 5+ years of post-graduate training in functional behavioral assessment and treatment.
  • 3+ years experience with individuals with developmental disabilities or brain injuries including psychiatric conditions.
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable access to a vehicle.
  • Preferred clinical supervisory experience.
  • Experience with Electronic Health Records and supporting diverse populations.

Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical supervision and coaching to behavior clinicians.
  • Ensure compliance and safety across behavioral clinical services.
  • Deliver clinical support during clinician absences or crises.
  • Train on Positive Behavior Support systems and interventions.
  • Develop and oversee Positive Behavior Support Plans and treatment plans.
  • Conduct clinical assessments for behavioral crises.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external partners.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for leadership and mentoring.
  • Hands-on involvement in clinical services.
  • Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
  • Culturally responsive service alignment with Human Rights principles.
Full Job Description
Overview

Salary: $86,000-$91,000

 

Lead. Mentor. Make a lasting impact. 

 

Are you a compassionate, collaborative clinician ready to step into a leadership role helping people thrive? Join us as a lead behavior clinician and bring your clinical expertise to a team that's shaping positive, person-centered support for adults with developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries. 

 

This is more than a clinical role - it's the next step on your leadership journey. You'll supervise and mentor a team of behavior clinicians, sharpening your coaching and management skills while guiding their growth. You'll also stay hands-on, providing direct clinical services and partnering with interdisciplinary teams to design effective Positive Behavior Support Plans, psychotropic medication treatment plans, and data-driven interventions that promote independence and real, meaningful outcomes.  If you're a clinician who thrives on mentoring others, solving complex challenges, and leading with heart, we want to hear from you.  

 

Minimum Education RequiredMaster's Degree Responsibilities
  • Provide clinical supervision, coaching, evaluation, and administrative oversight to PBS and behavioral clinicians
  • Ensure quality, safety, and compliance across clinical services in DS/BI programs
  • Deliver back-up clinical support and consultation during clinician absences or high-need situations
  • Promote and train Positive Behavior Support systems and evidence-based interventions
  • Develop, implement, and oversee Positive Behavior Support Plans and Psychotropic Medication Treatment Plans
  • Support development of data collection systems, including monitoring of restrictive practices
  • Conduct clinical and referral assessments for individuals experiencing behavioral or psychiatric crises
  • Provide consultation to individuals, families, residential teams, day programs, and shared living providers
  • Ensure compliance with all funder and regulatory requirements (plans, documentation, approvals, audits, etc.)
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, internal departments, and external partners
  • Participate in supervision, meetings, and funder-related reviews
  • Support culturally responsive, person-centered services aligned with Human Rights principles
Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in applied behavior analysis, psychology, social work, or related field
  • Current Massachusetts licensure (or eligibility) as Licensed Psychologist, LICSW, LABA, LMHC, LRC, or equivalent qualifying credential (including approved special education/doctoral pathways)
  • Minimum of 5 years of post-graduate training and/or experience in functional behavioral assessment and treatment
  • At least 3 years of clinical experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and/or brain injuries, including co-occurring psychiatric conditions
  • Must have valid driver’s license and reliable access to a vehicle to provide on-site clinical consultation
  • Clinical supervisory experience preferred
  • Experience supporting individuals with substance use challenges helpful
  • Strong skills in clinical assessment, leadership, and multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Experience using Electronic Health Records for clinical documentation
  • Demonstrated commitment to serving culturally diverse populations strongly preferred

Physical Demands:

  • Full upper extremity range of motion
  • Full lower extremity range of motion

Physical Activity:

  • Continuous: Communication
  • Frequent: Standing, sitting, walking

 

 

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