JOB DETAILS
Assistant Clinical Director
CompanyNORTH SUFFOLK COMMUNITY SERVICES INC
LocationChelsea
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 17, 2026
About The Company
Since 1959, North Suffolk Community Services has been on a mission to provide mental health services to individuals, and especially children, in relatively under-served surrounding communities. Today, our staff of 900+ assists families, children and individuals in 4 clinics, 38 residences and 74 programs. North Suffolk Community Services touches the lives of more than 10,000 people a year.
To learn more about North Suffolk's services visit,
http://northsuffolk.org
https://www.facebook.com/NorthSuffolkOrg
About the Role
North Suffolk is looking for an Assistant Clinical Director to join our DS Residential team! The Assistant Clinical Director works with the Clinical Director and other clinical staff to support individuals and staff in the Developmental Services Division. In this role, you would play a major role in the ongoing overall training of the DS Residential department’s direct service and management staff. The Assistant Clinical Director works with the clinical team in the development and implementation of Person Centered Planning and Positive Behavioral Supports techniques and protocols/strategies.
What you’ll do:
- Contribute to the leadership of the department in developing and providing quality services and staff trainings based on person centered models.
- Write, implement, and train staff on positive behavior support plans based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and will include pre-cursors, identified problem times, proactive strategies, and responses to target behaviors specific to each individual.
- Work in a team environment to help adults improve social, work, and/or daily living skills, while helping to reduce maladaptive behaviors.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of positive behavior support plans and make any necessary changes to help individuals learn new skills and behaviors more effectively.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, doctors, direct support staff, house managers and others.
- Manage and maintain data collection systems and records compliance.
- Understand the characteristics of a wide range of intellectual disabilities, mental health diagnoses, as well as disorders such as autism spectrum disorders and acquired brain injury.
What you’ll need:
- BCBA certification or ability to become BCBA certified within required timelines.
- Masters or Doctoral Degree in a related human services field (social work, mental health counseling, psychology, etc)
- Experience with function based behavioral assessment and treatment
- Two years of related direct experience with individuals that have Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities
- Thorough knowledge of ABA and Positive Behavior Supports
Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits
- Paid Time Off – Two weeks’ Vacation per year (three weeks after 2 years of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year
- Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
- Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- 403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
- Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Access to Credit Union Banking
- Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Discounted Movie Tickets
- Comprehensive Training Program
- Internal Advancement Opportunities
Key Skills
Applied Behavior AnalysisPositive Behavioral SupportsPerson Centered PlanningBehavioral AssessmentStaff TrainingData CollectionLeadershipClinical SupervisionIntellectual DisabilitiesAutism Spectrum DisordersCrisis InterventionTreatment PlanningRegulatory ComplianceInterdisciplinary Collaboration
Categories
HealthcareSocial ServicesManagement & Leadership
Benefits
Paid Time OffSick DaysPaid HolidaysPublic Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceLife Insurance403(b) Retirement PlanShort Term Disability InsuranceLong Term Disability InsuranceFlexible Spending AccountsCredit Union BankingState Tuition Remission ProgramEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramDiscounted Movie TicketsComprehensive Training Program
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Assistant Clinical Director leads staff training and develops person-centered behavioral support plans based on Applied Behavior Analysis principles. They also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to evaluate plan effectiveness and ensure compliance with data collection standards.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$67,980 - $81,172
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
504
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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