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Behavioral Clinician - 250728 (Rapid City)

Medix™, Rapid City, SD, United States


We are seeking a Behavioral Clinician to serve as an internal consultant supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and co-occurring mental health needs. This is not a traditional direct care role — you will focus on coaching staff, strengthening behavioral supports, and building organizational capacity.

What You’ll Do
Provide side-by-side coaching and training to staff teams
Conduct functional behavior assessments (FBA)
Develop and update positive behavior support plans
Respond to behavioral incidents with recommendations and prevention strategies
Support crisis intervention and post-incident debriefing
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve participant outcomes
Use data to guide decision-making and quality improvement

Qualifications
Master’s or Doctorate in Psychology, Social Work, ABA, Special Education, Counseling, OT, or related field
Active licensure or certification (BCBA, LCSW, OTR/L, BCaBA, or equivalent)
3–5+ years’ experience supporting individuals with IDD and/or mental health needs
Experience developing behavior support plans and coaching staff
Knowledge of trauma-informed and evidence-based behavioral practices

Schedule & Travel
Flexible schedule, including occasional evenings/weekends
Regular travel to community and residential program sites
Ability to support participants physically during crisis situations when necessary

This role is ideal for a clinical professional who enjoys mentorship, systems improvement, and creating sustainable behavioral support strategies.