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Rivermont Schools

$13.75 - $16.50/hr

As a Positive Behavior Support Leader (PBS-L) at Rivermont Schools, you will provide leadership and support to Mental Health Associates and staff to ensure consistent, high-quality behavioral ...

Rivermont Schools

$12.50 - $15.25/hr

As a Positive Behavior Support Leader (PBS-L) at Rivermont Schools, you will provide leadership and support to Mental Health Associates and staff to ensure consistent, high-quality behavioral ...

Rivermont Schools

Positive Support Leader (PBS-L)

Hampton, VA · On-site

$14.50 - $17.75/hr

As a Positive Behavior Support Leader (PBS-L) at Rivermont Schools, you will provide leadership and support to Mental Health Associates and staff to ensure consistent, high-quality behavioral ...

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As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for positive behavior support in the United States is $24.78, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.03 and $30.53 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Positive Behavior Support (PBS) job involves helping individuals improve their behavior through evidence-based strategies that promote positive social interactions and reduce challenging behaviors. PBS professionals work in schools, healthcare settings, and community programs to assess behavior, develop intervention plans, and provide support to individuals with developmental disabilities or behavioral challenges. The role focuses on understanding the root causes of behaviors and using proactive strategies to foster independence and improve quality of life.

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To thrive in Positive Behavior Support, you need a solid understanding of behavioral analysis, intervention techniques, and experience working with individuals with behavioral challenges, often supported by a degree in psychology, education, or related fields. Familiarity with data collection software, behavior tracking systems, and certifications such as Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) is highly valued. Excellent interpersonal skills, patience, and strong problem-solving abilities set top candidates apart. These competencies are crucial for effectively supporting clients, implementing behavior plans, and fostering positive change in various settings.

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A typical day in Positive Behavior Support involves observing clients, gathering behavioral data, and implementing individualized intervention plans under the supervision of a behavior analyst or psychologist. You'll often collaborate closely with teachers, therapists, families, and other support staff to ensure consistency and effectiveness in interventions. Responsibilities may also include documenting progress, participating in team meetings, and adjusting strategies based on ongoing assessments. This dynamic role requires flexibility, strong communication skills, and a commitment to positively impacting the lives of individuals with behavioral needs.
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Infographic showing various Positive Behavior Support job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 97% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,547 per year, or $24.8 per hour.
Positive Behavior Supports Clinician

Positive Behavior Supports Clinician

Advocates

Ashland, MA • On-site

$70K - $83K/yr

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Overview
*Salary:$70,000-$83,000*
Rate is dependent on Licensure status
$3,000 Sign- On Bonus
(applicable to external candidates only)
If you're looking for meaningful work, real flexibility, and a culture that truly lives its values - this is an opportunity you don't want to miss.
As a PBS Qualified Clinician, you'll play a key role in supporting adults with developmental disabilities and brain injuries through person-centered, evidence-based clinical practice. You'll work alongside strong interdisciplinary teams, have autonomy in managing your schedule, and make a visible, day-to-day impact across a variety of community settings.
Why This Role Stands Out
  • Built In Variety: Work across day programs, residential group homes, shared living homes, and other community-based environments - no two days are the same.
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Partner closely with medical, behavioral health, residential, day, and shared living teams.
  • Flexibility & Autonomy: Manage your own schedule while doing high-impact clinical work.
  • Values You Can Feel: Join an agency with a genuine commitment to person-centered supports.
  • Growth Without Limits: Access ongoing training, mentorship, and meaningful opportunities for professional development.

Minimum Education Required
Master's Degree
Responsibilities
  • Promote PBS through training, implementing, modeling and tracking of Universal, Targeted and Intensive Behavior Supports and other evidence-based clinical interventions (e.g., motivational enhancement, cognitive and rehabilitation adaptations, substance use management, cognitive-behavioral therapies).
  • Develop and train Positive Behavior Support Plans and Psychotropic Medication Treatment Plans as needed, including accompanying data collection and monitoring systems.
  • Work collaboratively and effectively within the multidisciplinary teams that include people receiving services, Shared Living Teams, Brain Injury Residential Supports Teams, Developmental Residential/Day Teams.
  • Provide individual specific clinical consultation for people receiving services, their families and behavioral health and medical health care professionals as needed.
  • Work with service referral teams by conducting referral assessments to determine psychiatric, functional, behavioral and cultural support needs, and participate in process to determine if identified support needs can be provided by Advocates.
  • Develop/maintain data collection systems (including means to fade) for restrictive practices as needed.
  • Ensure that individuals we support are treated with dignity and respect in accordance with Advocates' Human Rights policy.
  • Actively participate in all required supervisions and staff meetings.
  • Work collaboratively with Advocates' support departments (e.g., Health Services, Quality Management, Risk Management, Fiscal, Human Resources, Facilities).
  • Foster collaborative, proactive, and culturally responsive work with families of people receiving services.
  • Work collaboratively with funders and prepare for and participate in funder-related meetings as needed.
  • Maintain certifications for all mandatory trainings required by Advocates and funders' regulations.

Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Social Work or related field and eligible for Commonwealth of MA professional licensure (Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Rehabilitation Counselor OR a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor OR a Masters level Special Education Teacher.
  • Minimum of three years of training, including post graduate
  • Minimum of two years of training, including post graduate class work or formal training, and/or experience in function based behavioral assessment and treatment.
  • Minimum of three years of clinical experience in the treatment of individuals with developmental disabilities and/or brain injuries.
  • Strongly prefer that a candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations
  • Ability to use an Electronic Health Record to document medical necessary clinical services.

Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.

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