ASD Community Treatment Team - PBS Qualified Clinician

Salary

Description and Responsibilities

The Intensive Community Wrap Around Supports program is designed in partnership with the Department of Developmental Services and the Department of Mental Health to create intensive, in-home and community wrap-around services to support adults between ages 18 and 30 with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Serious Mental Illness, or other significant mental health challenges. The goal of this program is to maintain individual stability and effective functionality for people served in their homes and communities by providing clinical services and coaching supports to identify and respond to barriers of obtaining stability and support individual progress while building skills and capacity for everyone.

The PBS Qualified Clinician will serve as the primary clinician for the interdisciplinary ASD Community Treatment Team, which includes clinicians, nurses, treatment team coaches, and peer specialists.  The clinician will complete all required clinical assessments within 30 days of admission to ensure timely and focused treatment planning, conduct functional behavioral assessments, and maintain all electronic records for each person served.

Other Responsibilities:

• Provide training for the community treatment team to include autism spectrum disorder, evidenced based and promising practices to include PACT, Trauma Informed Care and Positive Behavioral Supports.
• Support the ASD Community Treatment Team, individuals served and families in the development of individual care plans, safety plans and cope ahead plans.
• Incorporate Positive Behavioral Supports (Universal Supports) into all elements of practice. Oversee the development of PBS Universal and Targeted interventions.
• Participate in after hours on-call rotation to promote community access and stabilization for individuals served.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in ociall Services field, required.
• Must be licensed as a LMHC, LICSW LABA or BCBA.
• Minimum of three years’ clinical experience in the treatment of individuals with developmental disabilities, ASD, and significant mental health challenges, and knowledge of PBS, required.
• Valid Drivers License, acceptable driving history and reliable transportation, required. 

About Us

At Open Sky Community Services, we open our doors, hearts, and minds to the belief that every individual, regardless of perceived limitations, deserves the chance to live a productive and fulfilling life.

Open Sky is on an anti-racist journey, committed to learning, living, and breathing inclusion, opportunity, diversity, racial equity, and justice for ALL.

At Open Sky, you’ll join over 1,300 compassionate and highly trained professionals who put innovative, evidence-based practices to work in ways that positively impact our communities across Central Massachusetts and beyond.

As a trauma-informed organization, Open Sky strives for transparency and sensitivity to the experiences of those we interact with. Self-care is encouraged, and we are committed to providing a positive work culture that is focused on continuous learning and the value of diverse perspectives.

Open Sky is proud to be an industry leader in pay and benefits. Open the Door to Possibility and begin your career with Open Sky today!

 Benefits of Working for Open Sky Include:

• Excellent Supervision (Individual and Group), Professional Development, and Training Opportunities
• Generous paid time off plan – you start with 29 days (almost 6 weeks!) in your first year, including 12 paid holidays. Increases to 32 days in your 2nd year, and the current maximum is 43 days (OVER 8 WEEKS!)
• We pay for your higher education!  Ask about our Tuition Reimbursement Program, and reimbursement for a variety of Human Services certifications.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Prescription Plan
• 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Life Insurance (100% Employer-Paid)
• Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• And more!

Open Sky celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran, or disabled Veteran status.