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

Job Title: Clinician

Work Location: New Bedford, MA

*Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply 

*EOE M/F/D/V

*Union/Non-Union

Job Summary:

The Behavioral Health Clinician will work in the Outpatient Clinic in a team model setting and will establish open communication, support, and accountability among workers and consumers. S/he is accountable to the Clinical Supervisor, who is responsible for providing supervision and training. The Clinician is one who actively promotes the philosophy of the Outpatient Clinics and maintains a high level of commitment to the program. The Clinician provides services on site and in the community.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete social clinical assessments of clients for diagnostic treatment and referral purposes.
• Develop treatment plans 
• Assist in the placement of clients in appropriate services as needed (i.e., employment and rehabilitation, job training, etc.)
• Participate in meetings with the clinical supervisor regarding case work, diagnosis treatment, and other direct or supportive services.
• Provide psychotherapy and/or crisis intervention 
• Participate in scheduled supervision with the Clinical Supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor and/or Director of Outpatient Clinic.

Minimum Qualifications:

• MSW, MA, or M.Ed in social work, psychology, counseling or related field required.
• Must be licensed or license eligible for one of the following: LMHC, LMFT, LADCI, LICSW, or LCSW.
• Must have mental health or substance use treatment experience, strong communication (written and verbal) and customer service skills, and excellent organizational skills.
• Must have valid driver’s license and meet Agency requirements for driving history records.
• Bilingual in Spanish and/or Portuguese and/or Cape Verdean Creole, and English-Required
• Must have a vehicle

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