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: Director of In-Home Behavioral Therapy

Work Location: Boston, MA

 

 * Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply

* EOE M/F/D/V

*Union/Non-Union

 

Position Purpose and Objectives:

Provide leadership and direction for the In-Home Therapy 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 along with their families. She/he is accountable to the CBYCS VP. The Director of In-Home Therapy will directly supervise all In-Home Therapists and Monitors. He/ she will ensure that cases are assigned and closed on a timely basis, review medical charts for quality, hire and evaluate worker performance, ensure workers are productive, develop and track the program’s budget, act as liaison with the community and MCE’s, and direct and oversee all aspects of Gandara’s In-Home Therapy program

Duties and Responsibilities:

Review medical file documents for quality. Communicate with and develop relationships with the community, other providers, and MCE’s. Oversee referral triage quality and process. Assign cases to IHB teams or delegate assignment to supervisors. Ensure proper closing and discharge of families who receive our services. Act as full member of CBHI administrative team. Ensures IHB department is meeting all performance specifications as outlined. Monitors the quality of assessments and behavioral interventions plans.

Minimum Qualifications

Must possess a master degree and have an independent license in an appropriate human services field. 2 years of appropriate supervision, Experience navigating any of the child/family-serving systems and advocating for family members who are involved in the behavioral health system. Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and community agencies:  School Dept., DCF, DYS, Juvenile Court, etc. Must have a driver’s license and availability of vehicle to support Program needs.

The Gandara 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.