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

$1,500 Sign on Bonus!

Job Title:Clinician

Work Location:Springfield, Holyoke, Chicopee, Northampton

*Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply 

*EOE M/F/D/V

*Union/Non-Union

Job Summary:

Discover a unique opportunity to create a culture of healing and safety by working with young people in our residential treatment facilities. Support children by utilizing evidence based practices in an effort to promote their healing from trauma. Serve as a program level administrator and guide direct care staff and case managers to inform best practices in client service delivery. Watch the people we serve grow along the lifespan utilizing the tools you have provided so that they may develop into our leaders of tomorrow.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy to the youth in the program.
• Provide trauma-informed clinical case management to approximately 8 - 12 youth by coordinating team meetings, creating treatment plans, and providing program recommendations on services to best help the youth and family when applicable
• Completing Comprehensive Clinical Assessments, and CANS, as part of the assessment process
• Work closely and communicate well with funders/guardians to ensure satisfactory service delivery including meeting attendance and regular communication
• Provide training to Residential Counselors and Case Managers on clinical issues pertaining to their work with clients
• Maintain client records and documentation in accordance with licensing and funder requirements.
• Participate as a member of the team within a clinically oriented trauma-informed treatment milieu
• Participate in a rotating on-call for after-hours client/program emergencies
• Take on administrative tasks as delegated by the Program Director and/or Clinical Director
• Performs Follow Along with Clinical Services, in coordination with staff when applicable to program type.

MinimumQualifications:

• Masters degree in Social Work, Mental Health or Marriage and Family Counseling, Human Services, or related degree required
• Unlicensed applicants welcome to apply
• New graduates welcome to apply
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must meet Agency requirements for driving history records
• Must meet Agency requirements for CORI/SORI background checksBilingual 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.