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: Clinician

Work Location: Springfield, MA

 

*Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply 

*EOE M/F/D/V

*Union/Non-Union

 

Job Summary:

We're looking to bring on board a Clinician to provide clinical assessments and treatment interventions with children and families within the Alternative Options/DYS Program, whose mission is to strengthen, expand and integrate a comprehensive system of community-based, culturally competent behavioral health and complementary services for children with serious emotional and behavioral health needs and their families. The Clinician will work in tandem with outreach caseworkers and peer mentors using designated clinical treatment models. The Clinician will coordinate collaterals at meetings or via phone so that all parties working with a child/family are working together towards the same goals.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Develops and provides in-home clinical services and interventions to identified youth and their families in their homes; working in unison with outreach paraprofessionals, peer mentors and other members of the Continuum team to help the child/family achieve their goals.

Develop positive working relationships with contracted residential providers and their clinical teams; DMH/DCF personnel; and educational personnel.

Provides clinical and safety assessments as required.

Coordinates collaterals via regularly scheduled/emergency meetings or telephone to ensure goals of the child/family are met.

Works with outreach paraprofessionals and peer mentors to develop Individualized Treatment Plans (ITP) pursuant to the DMH/DCF Rehab Options Standards.

Ensures policies and procedures are adhered for Progress Notes, Individual Treatment.

Ensures support and crisis/emergency services for the youth/family.

Expected to do face-to-face contacts, phone contacts and be part of an on-call system.

Performs other duties as assigned by Directors.

Plans, Service Notes, Safety Plans, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Must hold a Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field.

License Eligible

Previous experience working with diversified Residential Counselors is preferred.

Experience working in Social Services, Human Services, Mental Health with children, and/or families.

Working with children/families with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) who require behavior management to address mental health needs to be preferred.

Demonstrated ability to be innovative, creative, analytical, and decisive in problem-solving.

Demonstrated communications, administrative and organizational capabilities.

Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and community agencies: School Dept., DCF, DMH, etc.

Understanding/willingness to be part of a Program that supports youth and families 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.

Must have a drivers license and availability of vehicles to support Program needs.

 

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.