Behavior Support Clinician II | $6,000 Sign-On Bonus
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Ability Beyond
Danbury, CT, US
Summary
Develop and implement individualized behavior support plans using ABA principles to promote independence for adults with developmental and mental health needs. Provide ongoing coaching to staff, analyze behavioral data, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality programming.
Job Description
Behavior Support Clinician II – $6,000 Sign-On Bonus
Location: Ability Beyond – Based in the Greater Danbury Area
Schedule: 30 hours per week with flexibility
Salary: $25.96 per hour ($40,500 annually based on a 30-hour per week schedule)
Sign-On Bonus: $6,000
Make a Meaningful Impact Every Day!
At Ability Beyond, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling and independent life. As a Behavior Support Clinician II, you will provide advanced behavioral support to adults with intellectual, developmental, behavioral health, and mental health needs. You will develop individualized treatment strategies, support therapeutic programming, and help individuals build skills that promote greater independence and quality of life.
Flexibility That Works for You
The 30-hour schedule offers flexibility for experienced clinicians who want to balance their work at Ability Beyond with other professional or personal commitments. This may be a great fit for experienced clinicians who maintain a private practice, are looking for greater work-life balance, or value the flexibility of a reduced-hour schedule while still having access to a comprehensive benefits package.
What You Will Do:
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Develop individualized Behavior Support Plans using ABA principles and Positive Behavior Supports
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Monitor treatment integrity, analyze behavioral data, and adjust programming as needed
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Build therapeutic relationships and integrate behavioral strategies into everyday supports
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Provide coaching, mentorship, and training to residential and program staff
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Partner with Residential Program Managers to support programming, crisis response, and overall program quality
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Participate in intake, transition, and discharge planning
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Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, outpatient providers, families, and community partners
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Maintain accurate clinical documentation and regulatory reports
What You Will Need:
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Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Behavioral Health, or a related field required; MSW preferred.
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Minimum of two years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and/or acquired brain injuries required
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Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis and behavioral principles required
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Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills
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Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required
Perks and Benefits:
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Comprehensive benefits package
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Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
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Generous paid time off
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403(b) retirement plan and PSLF loan forgiveness eligibility
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Mileage reimbursement
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Clinical growth and professional development opportunities
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BCBA support
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Employee Assistance Program
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Inclusive workplace committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
Join Ability Beyond, where you can be accepted, celebrated, and truly impactful.
Ability Beyond is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, ensuring that no individual is discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
At Ability Beyond, we discover, build and celebrate the ability in all people. Our organization is dedicated to empowering every person, no matter their ability, to have the opportunity to live, work and thrive as an integral part of their community. We serve 3,000 adults with disabilities annually throughout Connecticut and New York, and support employment for people with disabilities nationwide with our affiliate consulting group Disability Solutions.
For over 60 years, Ability Beyond has pioneered ways to help thousands of people with physical and mental disabilities to discover their abilities and become an integral part of their communities.
Today, with over 3,000 people benefiting from our services across New York and Connecticut, we are at the forefront in developing innovative programs and best practices that are being recognized and adopted on a national level.
Through our groundbreaking programs in community job training and placement, supported living, and recreational and educational enrichment, we empower the individuals we serve to live full and rewarding lives.
We are always going beyond – to ensure that the people we serve have a place to call home, enjoy independence through work, and have a forever home where they can age with dignity.
We are a 501 (c) (3) organization headquartered in Bethel, CT and Chappaqua, NY.
Founded
1953
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Bethel, CT
At Ability Beyond, we discover, build and celebrate the ability in all people. Our organization is dedicated to empowering every person, no matter their ability, to have the opportunity to live, work and thrive as an integral part of their community. We serve 3,000 adults with disabilities annually throughout Connecticut and New York, and support employment for people with disabilities nationwide with our affiliate consulting group Disability Solutions.
For over 60 years, Ability Beyond has pioneered ways to help thousands of people with physical and mental disabilities to discover their abilities and become an integral part of their communities.
Today, with over 3,000 people benefiting from our services across New York and Connecticut, we are at the forefront in developing innovative programs and best practices that are being recognized and adopted on a national level.
Through our groundbreaking programs in community job training and placement, supported living, and recreational and educational enrichment, we empower the individuals we serve to live full and rewarding lives.
We are always going beyond – to ensure that the people we serve have a place to call home, enjoy independence through work, and have a forever home where they can age with dignity.
We are a 501 (c) (3) organization headquartered in Bethel, CT and Chappaqua, NY.
Founded
1953
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Bethel, CT