Associate Clinician at Community Resources for Justice

Shirley, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication Skills, Collaboration, Time Management, Behavior Modification, Crisis Management, Training, Data Analysis, Therapy, Documentation, Positive Behavior Supports, Social Skills Development, Emotional Regulation, Individualized Support Plans, Consultation, Team Participation, Medication Management

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Job Summary: This is a probationary Clinician role that serves as a member of the Community Strategies of MA (CSMA) Clinical Department, working collaboratively with the CSMA Operations teams, to support adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities, varying mental health diagnoses, and behavioral challenges. The Clinician is dedicated to addressing the unique behavioral and mental health needs of the individuals living in CSMA residential and/or shared living placements. They are responsible for the development and delivery of effective clinical services using the principles of Positive Behavior Supports (PBS). The Clinician collaborates with members of the CSMA team to identify challenges within the environment, create support plans to increase positive behaviors and social skills to promote independence, and provide training and modeling to direct care staff. Supervisory Responsibilities: • None. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: • Actively participate as a dynamic member of a support team to plan, develop and implement services. • Develop and maintain, in collaboration with members of the support team, effective individualized Positive Behavior Supports Plans based on the principles of PBS. • Develop and maintain Psychotropic Medication Treatment Plans and Medication Augmentation procedures based on medication documentation, symptom data and consultation with psychiatric providers. • Maintain current approvals of Positive Behavior Support plans and other clinical documentation by necessary committees and team members. • Effectively communicate with families, guardians, the Department of Developmental Services, the Department of Mental Health, and other agencies and providers concerning clinical concerns and progress of individuals served. • Provide consultation for crisis management and emergency implementation of procedures on an on-call basis. • Conduct engaging training for residential supervisors, shared living providers, and direct care staff to help develop their knowledge of clinical and programmatic procedures and effectively support the individuals we serve. • Develop accurate data tracking metrics and analyze collected data to measure the effects of behavior modification procedures and to inform goals of treatment. • Develop and implement effective procedures to teach social skills and emotional regulation skills for individuals and groups. • Provide individual and group therapy as needed, and document progress. • Document communication with individuals and teams. • Prepare for and actively participate in internal and external meetings; provide current clinical updates and progress, contribute approaches and procedures to effectively support individuals and teams. Meetings include but are not limited to Clinical Department, PBS Leadership, program staff meetings, ISPs, Risk meetings, and team meetings. • Associate Clinicians are required to inform and seek guidance from their Clinical Supervisor related to any assessment of need. Required Skills/Abilities: • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Effective, collaborative, and dynamic participation in service delivery teams • Ability to independently manage time and schedule. • Ability to prioritize casework based on the needs of supported individuals/programs. Required Education and Experience: • Bachelor’s degree required. • Master’s degree required within 6 months of hire date. Employment may be terminated if degree is not obtained within 6 months of hire date. Preferred Education and Experience: • Experience working in the human service field preferred • Understanding of Positive Behavior Supports preferred. • Ability to develop innovative solutions to unique clinical needs of population served preferred. Travel requirements: • Heavy travel – once or more per week About Us Community Resources for Justice (CRJ) is a unique, 145-year-old nonprofit organization that provides direct care as well as research and consulting services within the areas of the Mental Health, Criminal Justice, and Public Policy fields. Our four service lines; Social Justice Services, Community Strategies, Behavioral Health, and the Crime and Justice Institute, are recognized for their effectiveness and contributions to this important work. Community Strategies (CS) supports adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities through specialized services that include Day Programs, Shared Living arrangements with providers, as well as over forty community-based group homes. Social Justice Services (SJS), supports those leaving incarceration to make positive, sustainable life transitions through residential and non-residential programs. Behavioral Health (BH) has worked to break cycles of violence, crime, and incarceration by providing client-centered interventions and support services to empower and strengthen individuals, families, and communities. BH provides domestic violence treatment and education, community reentry services, mentoring programs, and intensive outpatient programs. The Crime and Justice Institute (CJI) is a non-profit organization working at the local, state, and national level to improve public safety and the delivery of justice. CJI provides technical assistance, research, and other services to improve outcomes in policing, the corrections system, pre-trial, re-entry, community supervision, and juvenile justice. CRJ’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Our vision is to be an organization that demonstrates its commitment to eradicating systemic racism and other forms of oppression. We will hold each other accountable in addressing the norms and practices that advantage few and harm many. CRJ provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. CRJ complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every state in which CRJ has locations.

Responsibilities

The Associate Clinician develops and implements Positive Behavior Support Plans and provides clinical services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They collaborate with support teams to address behavioral and mental health needs and provide training to direct care staff.