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The job in short
Clinical services for adults with intellectual disabilities.
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Details
- Found
- 5 d ago · posted 2026-10-22
- Location as listed
- Boston, MA, USA
- Role
- Behavioral Health / Therapist
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Dorchester - Boston, MA, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $70000.00 - $85000.00Salary/year, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services,
Job Summary
The Licensed Clinician provides independent, consultative clinical support to adult residential and community-based programs serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including those with complex behavioral and mental health needs. Clinicians play a key role in the development, implementation, and monitoring of Positive Behavioral Intervention Supports (PBIS) in alignment with DDS regulations and best practice standards, ensuring behavioral supports are person-centered, rights‑affirming, and clinically sound.
This role offers a high degree of professional autonomy, allowing clinicians to exercise clinical judgment in conducting assessments, developing Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Support Plans when indicated, and guiding residential teams in consistent, ethical implementation. Clinicians work across assigned clusters and programs, balancing direct clinical involvement with mentorship, consultation, and systems-level collaboration to promote regulatory compliance, staff competency, and positive outcomes for individuals.
The ideal candidate is comfortable working within adult residential settings, understands the clinical and regulatory complexities of supporting adults with ID/DD, values interdisciplinary teamwork, and is motivated by helping individuals live safer, more fulfilling lives through evidence-based, PBIS-informed, and person-centered approaches.
Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Assessment & Intervention
Provide direct clinical support to adults with ID/DD within residential and day programs
Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and develop individualized Positive Behavior Support Plans grounded in PBIS and trauma-informed care
Monitor effectiveness of behavior support strategies and adjust plans collaboratively with teams
Consultation, Training & Mentorship
Serve as a clinical consultant to residential and day program staff, supervisors, and interdisciplinary teams
Provide hands-on coaching and training to ensure fidelity of behavior support plans
Mentor and support newer or less experienced clinicians
Support the planning, delivery, and ongoing evaluation of PBIS, Safety‑Care, and incident reporting trainings for new hires and existing staff across programs.
Collaboration & Systems-Level Work
Facilitate Universal Cluster Team meetings and contribute to Tier II/Tier III clinical review processes
Participate in Human Rights Committee and Peer Review meetings as a clinical representative
Collaborate with families, DDS staff, DPPC, and community partners to ensure coordinated care
Required Skills, Abilities, Education & Experience:
Required Skills and Abilities
Strong understanding of adult intellectual and developmental disabilities, including co-occurring mental health diagnoses
Ability to apply behavioral and counseling frameworks in real-world residential settings
Comfortable providing clinical guidance to direct care staff with varied levels of experience
Skilled at balancing structure with flexibility in dynamic environments
Confident communicator who can translate clinical concepts into practical strategies
Sense of humor, patience, and resilience when supporting complex individuals
Education and Experience
Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Behavior Analysis, Special Education, or related field
Independent or associate licensure (LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, or BCBA); or candidates actively pursuing licensure
Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience, with preference for experience in adult residential or community-based ID/DD services
Demonstrated comfort working with individuals with complex behavioral or mental health needs
Valid Massachusetts Driver’s License and ability to travel between program sites
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