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Gandara Mental Health Center, Inc.

Licensed Clinician | Adult Community

Gandara Mental Health Center, Inc., Springfield, Massachusetts, us, 01105


Why Work for Gandara:

Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully.

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 Reimbursement

Additional Benefits:

Career Growth OpportunitiesCulturally Diverse populationStudent Loan Forgiveness EligibilityClinical Licensing Support

$2,500 Sign on Bonus!

Job Title: Licensed Clinician

Work Location: Springfield, 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:

Conduct and facilitate person-centered processes to gather information for the development of Comprehensive Assessments (CAs), CA reviews, and Individual Action Plans (IAPs).Work with ACCS Persons, their LAR when applicable and program staff to gather information, document and update person-centered Comprehensive Assessments and IAPs; document reviews of Comprehensive Assessments and IAPs.When delegated by the Program Manager, perform initial assessments and screening of individuals referred to the ACCS by the Department of Mental Health within 72 hours of referral and facilitate placement of individuals in programs and services that best meet their needs, preferences, and strengths.Work with the Program Manager to ensure that newly referred individuals with acute health and safety needs receive necessary services immediately upon admission to the ACCS.Ensure that services are culturally and linguistically competent to meet Persons’ preferences and needs.Make necessary referrals to needed services for newly referred individuals.

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.