Why Work for Gandara:

Explore the career pathways in Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Community Based Clinical services, Adolescent and Family services, Adult Residential, Maintenance and Administration! Whether that is in an entry level or leadership role, Gandara will provide the tools and resources to better enhance your career growth. The opportunities are presented with the ability to transition your skills and experience in meeting the organizations mission. There is grand landscape of opportunities that supports the community we serve, so Join the Gándara team today!

Benefits:

Retirement Plan 403(b) Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance Paid vacations Paid holidays 8 discretionary days Mileage Reimbursement

Additional Benefits:

Career Growth Opportunities Culturally Diverse population Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility Clinical Licensing Support

 

Job Title: Licensed Clinical Director | Alternative Options | DYS

Work Location: Springfield, MA

 

*Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply 

*EOE M/F/D/V

*Union/Non-Union

 

Job Summary:

Clinical Director is responsible for the management of clinical treatment from intake to discharge for youth serving residential treatment programs within the Adolescent and Family Services (AFS) division. Position may also include providing clinical supervision/support to additional programs/clinician staff within AFS such as nurses and/or occupational therapists.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Establish clinical goals and objectives for residential treatment programs. To ensure referral and intake process runs efficiently in conjunction with Program Administration. To implement and evaluate the Program goals, including an annual report of accomplishments against objectives planned. Hires staff subject to the approval of the Director of Adolescent and Family services. Train, supervise and evaluate the clinical staff of various programs. Provide Individual, Family and Group Therapy as needed and required. To ensure client care and safety through policy assessment and development. To provide supervision to program administration re: crisis intervention Necessary to meet overall agency goals and provide support to management and program staff.  Responsible for the complete therapeutic and clinical services of above named programs. Responsible for all client tracking, incident evaluation and training programs. Responsible for all supervision of Clinicians/case managers at the above named programs. Ability to structure and organize job responsibilities independently Ability to deal with diverse populations at varied levels of management

Minimum Qualifications:

Completion of a Doctoral level education program (Psy.D or Ph.D) or Masters MA state licensure as MLHC, LISCW, LADCI, not required 2 plus years of supervisory experience Program development experience Bilingual Preferred (Spanish/English)

 

The Gándara Mental Health Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.