• Behavior Clinician

    The Arc of Opportunity (Fitchburg, MA)


    Behavior Clinician

     

    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.

    Salary & Benefits:

    $3500 Sign-On Bonus for New Hires! (paid in 2 installments at 3 months and 6 months with successful completion of Orientation)

     

    Salary: $72,466-$- 83,336.04 Annually

     

    Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage. Paid vacation, holidays and sick time. 401k with employer matching, supervision, training, advancement opportunities and many more

    Schedule:

    Schedule: Monday-Friday 8a-4p (Flexible shift) Weekends and Holiday off, no on-call

    Essential Job Functions:

    + 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

    Qualifications:

    + Master’s degree required

    + Professional licensure required. BCBA, LICSW, LMHC, other related certifications/degrees considered.

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

    + 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

     

    The Arc is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.

     

    When an applicant with a disability needs accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply and/or interview for a job, they may request it orally or in writing through the VP of Human Resources.

    Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

    40 hr/week