Licensed Clinician

Description

Clinician

Job Details

Job Type

Full-time

Sturbridge, MA • Behavioral Health

Description

$1,000.00 Sign on Bonus!

Location: Based out of Sturbridge, MA

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8a-4p

Salary: $77,500.00 per year

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits Eligible! Heath Insurance, Vision, Dental, Paid Time Off, Life Insurance, Parental Leave, Flexible Spending Account, 403B, Referral Program, and more!

Join our dynamic team of both licensed and unlicensed clinicians providing mental health services and behavioral analysis for individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or autism. At Venture Community Services, we utilize an interdisciplinary collaborative approach of Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst (LABA), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), non-licensed behavioral health specialists and nursing to treat the whole person. Venture is currently seeking a unlicensed Master level clinician to provide behavioral analysis services under the supervision of the Vice President of Clinical Services. The clinician may also conduct individual and group sessions in the areas of Human Rights, grief/loss, social skills etc. Other duties can include conducting assessment, developing Positive Behavioral Supports treatment plans, attending various meetings (ISP, Med review, Risk). All treatment is supervised by the appropriate licensed clinician (LABA/LICSW) This position is salaried.

Description

Venture Community Services provides support to individuals facing diverse challenges through a compassionate and dedicated workforce using innovative practices that encourage independence, empowerment, and opportunity.

The opportunity to enhance the lives of individuals with disabilities has untold rewards. At Venture, we are committed to empowering our employees through ongoing education and innovative training opportunities that cultivate talents. Venture Community Services offers an excellent benefits package, values work-life balance and promotes a culture of inclusion and equity where employees’ opinions matter.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Licensed Clinician reports to the Clinical Supervisor. The Licensed Clinician will provide support to Day and Residential programs by coordinating and providing services in Applied Behavior Analysis, function analyses and assessment, behavior acquisition and reduction procedures, and adaptive life skills. The Licensed Clinician will provide ongoing support to Direct Support Professionals (DSP) and managers regarding implementation and documentation of the Behavior Support Plan.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop Universal Positive Behavioral Supports (agency wide) for consumers, employees and stakeholders.

• Develop and implement positive behavior plans and strategies (PBSP, PBIP).

• Develop Psychotropic Medication Treatment Plans for individuals that exhibit problem behaviors associated with a clinical diagnosis and are prescribed psychotropic medication.

• Review, analyze and interpret data frequently to ensure treatment is appropriate and/or changes are warranted.

• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) using staff interviews (MAS, FAST, open-ended indirect assessment) and direct observation.

• Conduct Functional Analysis (FA) when requested and approved by the Vice President of Clinical and Behavioral Services.

• Conduct preference assessments and other assessments as needed (ABLLS, VB-MAPP, PEAK, Vineland and QABF)

• Conduct Behavioral Skills Training with ABA Tech, DSP staff and supervisors.

• Participate in Individual Service Plans and Day Habilitation Support Plans, complete all behavioral documentation requested.

• Utilize iCentrix and HCSIS websites to enter documents including, but not limited to behavioral assessments, psychotropic medication treatment plans and positive behavioral support plans.

• Participate in Risk Review meetings, providing data relating to risk.

• Develop transition plans for new referrals that require behavioral supports.

• Participate in the agency’s Positive Behavioral Support (PBS) and Human Rights Committee when requested.

• Assist in the development, facilitation, and follow-up training in Applied Behavior Analysis, inclusive of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) regulation on the use of Positive Behavioral Support.

• Provide direct instructional supports including, but not limited to, ABA techs, practicum supervision/teaching, and in-service instruction to other support professionals.

• Initiate recommendations for additional clinical, psychological, forensic evaluation, therapy, and other outside