What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Support Clinician II position at Ability Beyond?
Location: Ability Beyond - Based in the Greater Danbury Area
Schedule: Flexible, 30 hours per week
Schedule: Flexible, 30 hours per week
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 Behavioral Support Clinician II, you will provide advanced clinical behavioral support to adults with intellectual, developmental, behavioral health, and mental health needs in a residential program in the Greater Danbury Area. You will partner with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment strategies, strengthen therapeutic programming, and help individuals build the skills needed to achieve greater independence and improve their quality of life.
This role is ideal for experienced behavioral health professionals looking to expand their clinical impact within a supportive, collaborative, and mission-driven organization.
What You Will Do:
- Develop individualized Behavior Support Plans using ABA principles and Positive Behavior Supports
- Monitor treatment integrity, analyze behavioral data, and adjust programming to ensure positive outcomes
- Build therapeutic relationships with individuals while integrating behavioral strategies into everyday supports
- Provide ongoing coaching, mentorship, and formal training to residential and program staff to promote best practices
- Partner with Residential Program Managers to support therapeutic programming, reinforcement systems, crisis response, and overall program quality
- Participate in intake assessments, transition planning, and discharge planning to promote continuity of care
- Serve as a key member of interdisciplinary teams by collaborating with nurses, therapists, psychiatrists, outpatient providers, family members, and other community partners
- Facilitate and participate in clinical meetings, staff meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and treatment reviews
- Maintain accurate behavioral documentation, clinical records, and regulatory reports in compliance with agency policies and state and federal requirements
What You Will Need:
- Master's degree in a related field required
- Minimum of two years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and/or acquired brain injuries required
- Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and behavioral principles required
- Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills
- Experience supporting individuals with behavioral and mental health challenges strongly preferred
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required
Perks and Benefits:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
- Generous paid time off that increases with tenure
- 403(b) retirement plan and PSLF loan forgiveness eligibility
- Mileage reimbursement for travel between programs
- Opportunities for continued clinical growth, professional development, and BCBA support
- Employee Assistance Program with mental health and wellness support
- An inclusive workplace committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
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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.
Salary : $6,000