Social Worker/Counselor/Behavior Support Consultant

Now Hiring: Behavior Support Clinician

Grow Your Clinical Skills Through Mentorship & Hands-On Experience

Great Livin' LLC is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and growth-oriented clinician to join our team as a Behavior Support Clinician.

This position is ideal for:

• Recent graduates of Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related programs
• Pre-licensed clinicians working toward independent licensure
• Clinicians seeking meaningful experience in trauma-informed and person-centered behavioral support services

This role offers the opportunity to receive direct clinical mentorship and supervision while developing skills in:

• Positive Behavior Supports
• Behavioral assessment
• Clinical documentation
• Interdisciplinary teamwork
• Staff coaching and consultation
• Supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities

We recently implemented a reimbursement rate increase and are excited to continue growing our supportive clinical team.

About the Role

The Behavior Support Clinician works closely with and under the supervision of the Clinical Director while learning the full scope of behavior consultation services.

This is a structured growth position designed to help clinicians build confidence and competency through:

• Direct mentorship
• Collaborative case consultation
• Guided assessment and treatment planning
• Real-world clinical experience

The clinician will gradually assume more independent responsibilities as skills and experience develop.

What You'll Do

Clinical Assessment & Support

• Participate in behavioral assessments through observation, interviewing, and information gathering
• Review behavioral history, clinical records, and support data alongside the Clinical Director
• Learn to identify behavioral patterns, environmental factors, and support needs

Behavior Support Planning

• Assist in developing Positive Behavior Support Assessments (PBSAs) and Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs)
• Help create prevention strategies, reinforcement systems, and skill-building interventions
• Support development of individualized and person-centered recommendations

Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration

• Attend interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings
• Collaborate with families, provider agencies, guardians, and support staff
• Assist with follow-up communication, documentation, and care coordination

Staff Training & Coaching

• Help prepare training materials and support staff education
• Observe and assist with coaching and implementation support
• Learn practical strategies for helping teams successfully implement behavior plans

Data Collection & Progress Monitoring

• Assist with tracking behavioral data and identifying trends
• Support progress monitoring and outcome review
• Help prepare quarterly and semiannual reports

Skill Development Support

• Support individuals in building coping skills, communication skills, emotional regulation, and replacement behaviors
• Reinforce strategies that improve autonomy, quality of life, and community participation

Clinical Organization & Compliance

• Help maintain organized documentation and timelines
• Track assessments, meetings, deadlines, and plan revisions
• Learn documentation and compliance standards within New Mexico DDSD services

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about helping others
• Eager to learn and grow clinically
• Open to supervision, mentorship, and feedback
• Organized and dependable
• Person-centered and strengths-based
• Interested in long-term professional development

Experience is welcomed but not required. We value curiosity, compassion, professionalism, and willingness to learn.

Education & Qualifications

Applicants should meet one of the following:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, or a related field
  OR
• Recent graduate actively pursuing licensure

Preferred but not required:

• Experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health needs, or behavioral challenges
• Interest in trauma-informed care and positive behavior supports

Additional Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain appropriate New Mexico behavioral health licensure
• Completion of required DDSD trainings upon hire
• Participation in ongoing supervision and mentorship meetings
• Reliable transportation, driver's license, and auto insurance
• Reliable internet, computer, and phone access
• Professional liability insurance when providing direct services
• Compliance with mandatory reporting requirements

Why Join Great Livin' LLC?

Structured Clinical Mentorship

Receive direct supervision and hands-on guidance from an experienced Clinical Director.

Strong Growth Path

Build skills toward independently functioning as a Behavior Support Consultant.

Meaningful Clinical Experience

Gain real-world experience supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in community settings.

Supportive Team Culture

Join a collaborative and relationship-focused environment that values learning and professional growth.

Flexible Scheduling & Remote Opportunities

Enjoy a combination of flexibility, autonomy, and meaningful client-centered work.

Mission-Driven Work

Help individuals build greater independence, dignity, emotional regulation, and quality of life.