Behavior Clinician II

The Clinician II will work to address the unique needs of individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) in our Supported Living programs in Everett, WA. Individuals receiving services are adults with often times multiple diagnoses and present with significant challenging behaviors. Supported individuals may also be part of the WA Community Protection Program and may have criminal backgrounds requiring increased clinical support in order to thrive in a community setting.

• Manage caseload of individuals for treatment implementation
• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments and develop Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs)
• Provide clinical guidance to Direct Support Professionals and Program Managers
• Conduct program visits to interact with staff and supported individuals
• Foster positive rapport with individuals, parents, and guardians
• Complete progress reports, documentation and data collection, updating plans as necessary
• Review data to ensure care meets individual's current needs
• Assist in providing crisis intervention and outreach as needed and appropriate.
• Consult and assist with assessment and implementation of supports needed such as reinforcement systems, coping skills, adaptive equipment, etc.
• Provide guidance and assistance with admission and discharge decisions on high needs cases.
• Participate in the debriefing of significant incidents of individuals on caseload when requested
• Attend person-centered planning meetings, referral/intake meetings, and home staffing meetings
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with external service providers including DDA, Consultants, Hospitals, external providers, etc.