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 InsurancePaid vacationsPaid holidays8 discretionary daysMileage ReimbursementSalary:
Salary | $65,000Additional Benefits:
Career Growth OpportunitiesCulturally Diverse populationClinical Licensing SupportJob Title: Clinician | Bilingual English to Spanish
Work Location: Holyoke
*Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply
*EOE M/F/D/V
*Union/Non-Union
Job Summary:
The Family-based Intensive Treatment (FIT) Program provides intensive short-term (on average, 4 to 6 months) in-home, community-based treatment to an identified youth and their family. The focus of FIT is to ameliorate the youth’s mental health issues and strengthen the family structures and supports, with the goal of safety transitioning the youth in to a less-intensive, community-based treatment. To do so, at risk youth and their families are provided medically necessary intensive family therapy and robust care coordination. The clinical goal of this program is to provide youth under 21 and their parents/caregivers with the intensive short- term treatment needed to maintain the youth at home safely and to (re)connect them to ongoing outpatient and/or community-based services.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide psychotherapy and support to children, adults, group and families (in person and via telehealth)Complete comprehensive assessments, risk assessments, individualized treatment plans and progress notes in an electronic medical recordUtilize evidenced based practices and screening toolsCoordinate care with community-based organizations and provide referrals as neededMaintain 28 billable hours a weekParticipate in individual and group supervisionAttend trainings to expand knowledge and professional growthAttend staff meetings and other required meetingsPromote and integrate the agency mission, values and philosophyOther duties as assignedMinimum 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-RequiredMust have a vehicleThe 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
Read LessWhy 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 InsurancePaid vacationsPaid holidays8 discretionary daysMileage ReimbursementSalary:
Salary Ranges | $60,000 -$64,000Additional Benefits:
Career Growth OpportunitiesCulturally Diverse populationClinical Licensing Support$1,500 Sign on Bonus!
Job Title: In-Home Therapy Clinician | CSA Holyoke
Work Location: Holyoke, MA
*Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply
*EOE M/F/D/V
*Union/Non-Union
Job Summary:
Behavioral Health Clinician or In-Home Therapists provide structured, consistent, strength-based therapeutic interventions in client homes for the purpose of treating a youth’s behavioral health needs, including improving the family’s ability to provide effective support for the youth to promote his/her healthy functioning within the family. This service is delivered by one or more members of a team consisting of professional and paraprofessional staff, offering a combination of medically necessary In-Home Therapy and Therapeutic Training and Support.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Accurately diagnose and provide proper clinical formulation.Demonstrate knowledge of the service delivery protocol and treatment standards as well as the ethical mandates of relevant professional bodies.Submit detailed progress notes that follow federal, state, and agency requirements.Conduct comprehensive home-based assessments and behavioral health assessments inclusive of the age appropriate version of the Massachusetts Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) that occurs in the youth’s home or another location of the family’s choice.Develop and modify the youth and family-centered treatment plan in collaboration with the youth, parent/caregiver(s), and with required consents, in consultation with other providers.Review/development of a risk management/safety plan in collaboration with the youth and parent/caregiver.Provide intensive family therapy that may include working with the entire family, or a subset of the family, to implement focused, structural, strategic, behavioral techniques, or evidenced-based interventions to enhance problem-solving, limit setting, risk management/safety planning, communication, and skill-building Identifies community resources and development of natural supports for youth and parent/caregiver(s) to support and sustain the achievement of the youth’s treatment plan goals and objectives.Provides or secures support and crisis/emergency services for the youth/family.Collaborates with other necessary individuals the youth and family may have contact with, such as Bureau Case Managers, Probation Officers, Judges, District Attorneys, Attorneys, Teachers, Physicians, etc.Minimum Qualifications:
Degree Required: Must possess an MCE approved Master's Degree in a human services field.Driver’s License and proper auto insurance are required.Minimum Experience Required: 1 yearThe 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.
Read LessWhy 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 InsurancePaid vacationsPaid holidays8 discretionary daysMileage ReimbursementSalary:
Salary Range | $64,000 - $68,000Sign-On Bonus | $1,500.00Additional Benefits:
Career Growth OpportunitiesCulturally Diverse populationClinical Licensing SupportJob Title: In Home Behavioral Clinician | Bilingual English to Spanish or Portuguese
Work Location: Boston, MA
*Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply
*EOE M/F/D/V
*Union/Non-Union
Job Summary:
We're looking to bring on board Bilingual Behavioral Health Clinicians for our various programs throughout the state of Massachusetts! These sites include Boston, New Bedford, Brockton, Fitchburg, Springfield, Holyoke, and Chicopee.
The Behavioral Health Clinician (In-Home Behavioral Therapist) will work with youth under 21 years of age and their families in the home. The service provided by the Behavioral Health Clinician (In-Home Behavioral Therapist) is designed to treat challenging behaviors that interfere with the youth's successful functioning.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Complete functional behavioral assessment inclusive of the CANSProvides in-home and in-community behavioral observationsCompletes a written behavioral assessment report Develops an individualized focused behavior plan in collaboration with the family and the child.Responsible for the supervision and coordination of interventionsParticipates in the development of CPT and ICPCollaborates with other necessary individuals the youth and family may have contact with, such as Bureau Case Managers, Probation Officers, Judges, District Attorneys, Attorneys, Teachers, Physicians, etc. Will attend IEP meetings, CPT meetings and any other meeting necessary to achieve the stated goals and objectivesMinimum Qualifications:
Behavior Management Therapist must possess a clinical Master Degree with additional hours of coursework and training in conducting functional behavioral assessments and selecting, implementing, and evaluating intervention strategies.Two years relevant experience providing direct services to youth and families who require behavior management to address mental health needs.Supervised experience consulting behavioral assessments and designing, implementing and monitoring behavior analysis program for individuals.Experience navigating any of the child/family-serving systems and advocating for family members who are involved in the behavioral health systemDemonstrated 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, DYS, Juvenile Court, etc.Must have a driver’s license and availability of vehicle 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
Read LessWhy 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 InsurancePaid vacationsPaid holidays8 discretionary daysMileage ReimbursementSalary:
Salary Range | $60,000 - $64,000Job Title: Family Support and Stabilization Clinician | Bilingual English to Spanish or Portuguese
Work Location: Fitchburg, MA
*Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply
*EOE M/F/D/V
*Union/Non-Union
Job Summary:
Gándara’s Springfield Family Resource Center aims to provide community-based, culturally competent programs that provide evidence-based parent education programs, youth and parent support groups, early childhood services, information and referral, educational support, cultural events, and other opportunities for families whose children range in age from birth to age 18.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide quantity and quality of services to DCF-involved families in accordance with the specified FSS models (Comprehensive and Family Stabilization).Work with the parents/caregivers to achieve the goals determined by DCF.Review and modification of treatment plan as necessary; complete a family-centered assessment.Development of a youth and family centered treatment plan in collaboration with the youth, parent/caregiver(s), and with required consents, in consultation with other providers.Work on child safety and welfare issues in the context of community connections to resources, school advocacy, law enforcement and court related needs, as well as behavioral and medical health needs.Identification of community resources and development of natural supports for youth and parent/caregiver(s) to support and sustain achievement of the youth’s treatment plan goals and objectives.Provide additional visits, wraparound services and 24-hour emergency support for families as needed and in accordance with the FSS models.Ability to be flexible when scheduling visits with families with availability during evenings and weekends, if needed.Engage in ongoing collaboration with clinicians, DCF social workers, school, law enforcement and other providers within the community.Participate in DCF meetings to discuss ongoing concerns, challenges and recommendations as well as in quarterly DCF case review meetings to monitor progress, discuss changes in goals and plan termination with the team.Maintain a detailed record of the work done with the family, including progress notes, and collateral contact notes.Assist in providing specific information on topics such as appropriate discipline and setting schedules; as well as focusing on stressors unique to the Latino, Cape Verdean and Portuguese populations including acculturation.Assist parents/caregivers in improving parenting skills and decreasing behaviors that adversely affect the child’s safety in the home.Review/development of a risk management/safety plan in collaboration with the youth and parent/caregiver.Provide or secure support and crisis/emergency services for the youth/family. This may be done through face-to-face contact, phone contact or by emergency on call system.Collaborate with other necessary individuals the youth and family may have contact with, such as Bureau Case Managers, Probation Officers, Judges, District Attorneys, Attorneys, Teachers, Physicians, etc.Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s level Licensed ClinicianLicensed eligible with experience working as a clinician with families, considered to applyMust have at least three years of experience as a licensed clinician, as well as experience administering the CANSExperience and demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations in a community-based setting using a family-centered, strength based approach required'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.
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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 InsurancePaid vacationsPaid holidays8 discretionary daysMileage ReimbursementSalary:
Salary Range | $57,000 - $60,000Job Title: Family Support and Stabilization Clinician | Bilingual English to Spanish or Portuguese
Work Location: Worcester, MA
*Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply
*EOE M/F/D/V
*Union/Non-Union
Job Summary:
Gándara’s Springfield Family Resource Center aims to provide community-based, culturally competent programs that provide evidence-based parent education programs, youth and parent support groups, early childhood services, information and referral, educational support, cultural events, and other opportunities for families whose children range in age from birth to age 18.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide quantity and quality of services to DCF-involved families in accordance with the specified FSS models (Comprehensive and Family Stabilization).Work with the parents/caregivers to achieve the goals determined by DCF.Review and modification of treatment plan as necessary; complete a family-centered assessment.Development of a youth and family centered treatment plan in collaboration with the youth, parent/caregiver(s), and with required consents, in consultation with other providers.Work on child safety and welfare issues in the context of community connections to resources, school advocacy, law enforcement and court related needs, as well as behavioral and medical health needs.Identification of community resources and development of natural supports for youth and parent/caregiver(s) to support and sustain achievement of the youth’s treatment plan goals and objectives.Provide additional visits, wraparound services and 24-hour emergency support for families as needed and in accordance with the FSS models.Ability to be flexible when scheduling visits with families with availability during evenings and weekends, if needed.Engage in ongoing collaboration with clinicians, DCF social workers, school, law enforcement and other providers within the community.Participate in DCF meetings to discuss ongoing concerns, challenges and recommendations as well as in quarterly DCF case review meetings to monitor progress, discuss changes in goals and plan termination with the team.Maintain a detailed record of the work done with the family, including progress notes, and collateral contact notes.Assist in providing specific information on topics such as appropriate discipline and setting schedules; as well as focusing on stressors unique to the Latino, Cape Verdean and Portuguese populations including acculturation.Assist parents/caregivers in improving parenting skills and decreasing behaviors that adversely affect the child’s safety in the home.Review/development of a risk management/safety plan in collaboration with the youth and parent/caregiver.Provide or secure support and crisis/emergency services for the youth/family. This may be done through face-to-face contact, phone contact or by emergency on call system.Collaborate with other necessary individuals the youth and family may have contact with, such as Bureau Case Managers, Probation Officers, Judges, District Attorneys, Attorneys, Teachers, Physicians, etc.Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s level Licensed ClinicianLicensed eligible with experience working as a clinician with families, considered to applyMust have at least three years of experience as a licensed clinician, as well as experience administering the CANSExperience and demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations in a community-based setting using a family-centered, strength based approach requiredBilingual 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.
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