Clinician | PT | Maple ERP

Essential Jobs Functions

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy to the youth in the program, at the program and in their family homes.
• Provide trauma-informed clinical case management to approximately 6 youth by coordinating team meetings, arranging appointments, creating treatment plans, and providing program recommendations on services to best help the youth/family.
• 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 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 being on-call for after-hours client/program emergencies
• Take on administrative tasks as delegated by the Program Director and/or Clinical Supervisor
• Performs Follow Along with Clinical Services, in coordination with staff when applicable to program type.

Staff Development Services

• Responsible for development and implementation of any needed Residential Counselors clinical training
• Communication with staff surrounding necessary client information
• Is a resource and support to Residential Counselors while on-call.
• Necessary to meet overall agency goals and provide support to management and Residential Counselors.
• Responsible for development and implementation of any needed Residential Counselors clinical training
• Communication with Residential Counselors surrounding necessary client information's a resource and support to Residential Counselors while on-call.

Professional Growth and Development

• Necessary to develop to full potential professionally.
• Seeks and uses management Residential Counselors for training and supervision.
• Attends Agency and Department required meetings and training.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Supervisory and delegation skills are helpful.
• Ability to structure and organize job responsibilities independently
• Ability to work with diverse populations at varying levels of management
• Exceptional demonstrated writing skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Ability to learn new PC programs as needed

Working Conditions

This position is a 40 hour a week position, five (5), eight (8) hour days. Hours are normally 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. however they require flexibility to meet the needs of clients and the program. The Clinician may share office space with up to two (1) other team members. Working conditions also include travel between program sites, schools, medical offices, to and from scheduled training, etc. This position involves being exposed to at-risk populations. This position is classified as an essential position in the operation of the program.

Minimum Qualifications

• MSW, M.Ed, MS in Counseling, Human Services, or related degree required
• Independent Clinical License preferred; LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT
• One year experience in Human Services preferred
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must meet Agency requirements for driving history records
• Must meet Agency requirements for CORI/SORI background checks
• Bilingual [English & Spanish], Bicultural, encouraged to apply.

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.

Gándara Center provides residential, mental health, substance abuse, and preventive services for children, adults, and families across the Pioneer Valley and eastern parts of Massachusetts. Founded in the Hispanic community, we value cultural diversity and strive to provide culturally competent, innovative services to a diverse community.

• Sign-On Hiring Bonus is awarded at the end of the 1st and 3rd month of employment if the employee is in good performance standing. Hiring and Stay-on Incentives are subject to review/change at the agency's discretion. Applicant or Hire must be a new employee employed on a Full-Time basis. The Gándara Mental Health Center reserves the right to update/change or terminate its Hiring Bonus or Stay-on Incentive Program at any given time.