Summary:

Responsible for providing clinical support services to individuals served by the Guild Adult Residential Program

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct individual assessments needed to develop meaningful treatment strategies.
• Develop support strategies based on evidence-based practices in Positive Behavioral Supports (PBS) and Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA.)
• Analyze data to monitor progress and make any needed revisions to existing strategies.
• Provide training and modeling of PBS and behavior plan implementation for all residential staff.
• Provide training to day program transportation providers as directed by supervisor.
• Monitor PBS and behavior support plan implementation using direct observation and feedback.
• Coordinate on-site psychiatric review process in conjunction with Director of Health Services and residential managers.
• Active member of The Guild’s Adult Services PBS LeadershipTeam
• Participate in program wide initiatives and meetings.
• Provide clinical reports as requested/required.
• Communicate with Community Based Health Providers as needed.
• Participate in intakes of new referrals to The Guild.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions

• Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job including inclement weather situations.
• Physical and mental capacity to work in stressful situations and de-escalate individuals who have limited cognition and complex needs
• Proficiency in written and spoken English is an essential function of the job.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Pass Guild Driving test to access Guild vehicles for transportations of individuals.
• Must be able to implement crisis intervention techniques as necessary, including Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (via certification through CPI)

Qualifications:

• Master’ s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, Psychology or Counseling and at least four years’ experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and behavioral or mental health needs.
• BCBA or LMHC
• Knowledge of Massachusetts regulatory standards is required with preferred experience in regulatory compliance with standards from Department of Developmental Services (DDS)
• Must meet Massachusetts Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) background check requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite