Company Summary:

Beacon is a successful and national behavioral health company providing residential-based services and supports to children and adults Complex Behavioral Health conditions, Severe Mental Illness, Autism, and other compounding medical conditions. All activities related to this position must be delivered in compliance with the company’s policies and procedures, accreditation standards, state and federal licensing requirements, HCBS guidelines, and the contractual requirements of Community Mental Health Agencies and other regulatory bodies. You are expected to be aligned with the goals and mission of the organization, and to perform in accordance with our “I CARE” core values of the organization – Integrity, Compassion, Advocacy, Respect and Excellence.

Position Summary:

The Clinician plays a crucial role in delivering high-quality behavioral services to the individuals supported by Beacon Specialized Living. This role is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals by promoting positive behaviors and reducing challenging behaviors and involves conducting comprehensive functional behavior assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and implementing evidence-based interventions to improve client outcomes. The Clinician exercises independent clinical judgment and discretion in designing and modifying treatment strategies, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices. This position requires advanced knowledge of behavioral health principles and methodologies. The Clinician collaborates closely with an intra-disciplinary team of professionals, families, and external stakeholders to ensure effective and consistent implementation of behavior support plans, while also providing consultation and guidance to staff on complex behavioral issues.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Independently coordinates, designs, and monitors individualized behavior treatment plans, exercising professional judgment to evaluate effectiveness through comprehensive data analysis and evidence-based methodologies.
• Provides face to face clinical services to BSLS clients according to the scope(s) of practice assigned.
• Leads crisis response efforts, utilizing clinical expertise to assess situations, determine appropriate interventions, and implement resolution strategies.
• Provides consultation and debriefing to staff and individuals following incidents, guiding corrective actions and ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Conducts root-cause evaluations of adverse incidents and develops strategic modifications to treatment plans and organizational protocols.

• Serves as a clinical consultant in interdisciplinary meetings, offering professional recommendations and influencing treatment decisions.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and case reviews, contributing advanced clinical insights and guiding care planning.
• Maintains comprehensive clinical documentation, including Positive Behavioral Support Plans (PBSP), Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA), and detailed clinical summaries, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Analyzes and interprets monthly data sets to monitor progress, exercising discretion in adjusting interventions based on outcomes.
• Conduct behavioral assessments.
• Ensures that our activities and programs will enrich the clients’ social, emotional, mental and physical needs as well as increase their home involvement and independent living skills.
• Assists with the development and implementation of ongoing behavioral health training for clinical staff.
• Conducts on-site training for home managers, program managers and direct care staff, and assist sites with training tracking as needed.
• Performs On-Call as required.

Education and Qualifications:

• • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work, Behavioral Analysis, Counseling or a related field.
  • Valid state license or certification (BCBA, LCSW, LSW, LPCC, LPC, PBSF).
  • Minimum of 1-2 years of clinical experience, may include practicum and internship experience.
  • Experience with both mentally ill and intellectually disabled adult populations is preferred.
  • Experience with complex, high intense/high frequency behaviors is required.
  • Approved by the state, federal, and local governmental entities to work within BSLS programs.
  • Maintains own mandatory training and certification requirements.