Clinician | Part-time | Greater Springfield Area – Gandara Mental Health Center, Inc. – Springfield, MA

Clinician Duties include:

• 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 direct care staff 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.

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 Part-Time opportunity and the schedule will be determined by program needs.
• The Clinician may share office space with up to two (2) 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.

Clinician Job Requirements:

• 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
• Understanding/willingness to be part of a program that supports youth and families 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.
• Must have driver’s license and availability of a vehicle to support Program needs.
• Bi-Lingual Spanish/English encouraged to apply

Clinician Benefits:

• Up to 32 hours – Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

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.