Director of Behavioral Support Services (BCBA License required)

Job Description

Job Description

Bridgewell strengthens communities by providing an unmatched range of social and human services that empower people with disabilities and other life challenges to live safe, self-directed, and productive lives.

Bridgewell delivers support through community housing, day programs, outpatient treatment, recovery services, education, and employment training.

We're committed to helping people in need, from those with autism to people with substance use disorders, become engaged members of their communities.

Bridgewell is also the industry leader in developing innovative offerings responding to unmet or emerging needs.

Our employees take pride in making every day count to its fullest. They are committed to adding value to the lives of the people we support, and they bring energy, ideas, and a passion for service.

Does this describe you? Then please consider joining our incredible team!

Connecting People with Possibilities

Mission : Bridgewell inspires hope and empowers people experiencing life challenges to achieve their fullest potential.

DEIB Statement : Bridgewell strives to reflect the diversity of our employees and the people we serve by cultivating an equitable, inclusive environment that empowers everyone to be their authentic selves.

We encourage, support, and celebrate the many voices and cultures of Bridgewell. With dignity, caring, integrity, and respect at our core, we embrace the diverse experiences that enrich our community daily.

Summary : The Director of Behavioral Support Services will coordinate behavioral support for all Bridgewell day and residential programs and supervise Bridgewell's Behaviorists.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Hire, train, and supervise Bridgewell's day and residential Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), Behavior Specialists, and Registered Behavioral Technicians (RBTs) as needed.
• Train Bridgewell staff on implementing Behavior Support Plans and other behavioral documents and processes.
• Participate in the referral process for both Day and Residential programs.
• Participate in bi-weekly Sovner Center / START Clinical Services team meetings as well as Bridgewell's Clinical Risk Team Meetings to provide behavioral input on client cases.
• Participate as a member of the Universal Team.
• Participate in all other relevant meetings within Bridgewell and with external agencies.
• Create an environment that fosters regular communication and collaboration between behavioral staff and Day and Residential Managers and Directors.
• Communicate with the VP of Behavioral Health and participate in regularly scheduled supervision meetings.
• Develop policies and procedures related to the provision of behavioral support services.
• Conduct annual performance evaluations for all direct reports.
• Provide regular coaching and feedback to direct reports to strengthen skills and performance and ensure employee engagement and recognition.
• Create an environment within their team that supports Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging based on Bridgewell's DEIB statement and initiatives.
• Act as a Behaviorist, as needed, based on Residential / Day Behaviorist staffing and programmatic needs. Provide behavioral consultation to Residential and Day program staff as needed.
• Provide supervision to interns as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and / or Experience

• A Master's degree in psychology or a related field is required.
• Must have at least five years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Must have at least 2-3 years of supervisory or leadership experience
• Must have a current Board-Certified Behavior Analysts Certification.
• Must have a current driver's license.

Knowledge / Skills

• Excellent clinical, supervisory, and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of DDS regulations, and CARF standards.
• Demonstrated knowledge of crisis and behavior management concepts and techniques.
• Strong understanding of issues related to human rights.
• Excellent organizational problem-solving and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and foster positive relationships with funding sources.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Physical Demands : The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to climb stairs.
• The employee must be able to lift and / or move up to 20 pounds.

The employee must be able to drive a vehicle.

Bridgewell offers :

• Excellent health benefits-medical, dental, vision. We believe our benefits package is one of the most competitive.
• Generous paid time off includes your birthday (that's right, we even give you your birthday off! )
• A collaborative work environment that values new insight and personal contributions
• With over one hundred programs in the North Shore, Lowell, and Merrimack Valley we provide excellent opportunities for training and development.
• Additional compensation for on-call rotations
• Opportunities for professional development and growth

Why Should You Apply : If the top benefits alone don't sway you, our compassionate and collaborative work environment should! Bridgewell is committed to training and developing staff and provides opportunities for you to have a positive impact on the work you do.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Requires acceptable CORI results according to Bridgewell policy.

Bridgewell is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.