Clinician YCCS

Job Description

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

Salary:

Salary Rate $65,000

Job Title: Clinician YCCS

Work Location: Agawam, MA

*Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply

*EOE M/F/D/V

*Union/Non-Union

Job Summary:

We are looking for Clinician who will work in our Community Based Acute Treatment team model setting, and will establish open communication, support, and accountability among workers and consumers. The Clinician is accountable to the Clinical Supervisor. The Clinician provides services on-site, children, experiencing mental health challenges.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide individual, group, and family therapy to the youth in the program.

Provide trauma-informed clinical case management to youth by coordinating team meetings, creating treatment plans, and providing program recommendations on services to best help the youth and family when applicable

Completing Comprehensive Clinical Assessments, and CANS, as part of the assessment process, develop treatment and safety plans for assigned clients

Work closely and communicate well with funders/guardians to ensure satisfactory service delivery including meeting attendance and regular communication

Provide training to Residential Counselors and Case Managers 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 an Interdisciplinary team within a clinically oriented trauma-informed treatment milieu

Take on administrative tasks as delegated by the Program Director and/or Clinical Director

Average caseload of 6-8 provides an opportunity to formulate treatment and collaborate with your team regularly.

Industry leading career growth – salary steps and promotions commensurate with earned licensure

Guaranteed pathway to licensure – agency will provide or contract out for the clinical supervision required for your licensure hours, compensation for all of licensure expenses

Robust and Comprehensive Training – learn about evidence based practices and develop your skills at no cost to you

Flexible work schedules – find the right fit for your life

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health or Marriage and Family Counseling, Human Services, or related degree required

Unlicensed applicants welcome to apply

New graduates welcome to apply

Must have a valid driver’s license

Must meet Agency requirements for driving history records

Must meet Agency requirements for CORI/SORI background checks

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.

Full-time