Job description

May Institute invites applications for the position of Clinical Director at the May Center School for Autism and Developmental Disabilities in Chicopee, MA. The May Center is thrilled to be expanding our reach to support more students with the opening of our Chicopee Campus last fall. Given our growth, we are excited to open up this new clinical director position with an anticipated start date this July!

WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN OUR INCREDIBLE TEAM?

Just a few of the aMAYzing opportunities that would be available to you include…

• Work with national experts in the fields of ASD and other developmental disabilities, brain injury and behavioral health
• Provide supervision for practicum students, post-doctoral fellows, and behavior specialists and develop additional training opportunities for staff

We also offer an array exceptional benefits such as…

• Fully paid in-house training
• Free continuing education seminars
• Funding to attend regional and international conference
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays

WHO ARE WE?

At May Institute, we offer contemporary ABA services within a comprehensive multidisciplinary setting with guidance and mentorship from our senior clinical leadership team.

We provide full-day, year-round educational, vocational and behavioral services for children and adolescents from preschool to age 22, using established treatment and educational methods based on the latest instructional, clinical, and applied behavior analytic research.

For six decades, May Institute has set the national standard for providing comprehensive, research-based services to children and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities, brain injury and mental illness.

May Institute blends science with service to help make progress possible for thousands of children, adults, and families each year.

Join us in our mission to promote independence, choice, dignity and respect for those we serve.

WHO ARE YOU?

The Clinical Director holds a key leadership position within this program. In this role, you will work alongside several special education and clinical experts in the field. You will be responsible for developing and continuing the strategic enhancement opportunities that are provided at Chicopee School designed to meet the unique needs of this population of students. The ideal candidate will have expertise in the application of behavior analytic principles to address learning difficulties and problem behavior.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee and supervise up to five classrooms for students diagnosed with autism and related disabilities
• Supervise behavior analysts in all aspects of programming including:
• Functional behavior assessment (including functional analysis) and development of behavior support plans
• Development and implementation of programs to enhance student skills in the areas of social communication and interaction
• Staff training and professional development
• Develop, implement, and monitor clinical training systems to support teachers and behavior specialists in the implementation of educational curricula and application of ABA principles in the classroom
• Familiarity and experience with both skill acquisition and behavior reduction assessments and treatment approaches, including but not limited to the ABLLS and VB-MAPP, Discrete Trial Instruction, Natural Environment teaching and Functional Analysis
• Provide support and training to ensure continuity of care
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including educational staff and allied health professionals to ensure high-quality implementation of evidence-based practices
• Participate in the school leadership team guiding systems-change and capacity building in applied behavior analysis
• Provide BCBA supervision as needed
• Development and implementation of staff training and provision of ongoing clinical supports to enhance student skill acquisition
• Attend IEP meetings and support team with development of IEP goals
• Provide classroom crisis management support
• Work with students directly, as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in behavior analysis, education, or related field required
• Certification as a BCBA or BCBA-D for at least 1 year required; eligible to provide BCBA supervision preferred
• 3-5 years of experience providing behavioral services to individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities required
• Skilled in effective supervision, team building, problem solving and staff training
• At least 3 years' experience in supervision and staff training

May Institute is an Equal Opportunity employer of qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. May Institute also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of the protected categories.

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