Clinician-Pride Position Available In Hampshire, Massachusetts

Clinician |

Pride Job Category:

Operations-Adolescent & Family ServicesRequisition Number:

CLINI002817

Part-Time Northampton, MA 01062, USA WhyWork for

Gandara:

Explore the career pathways in Behavioral Health,Substance Use and Recovery, Community Based Clinical services,Adolescent and Family services, Adult Residential, Maintenance andAdministration! Whether that is in an entry level or leadership role,Gandara will provide the tools and resources to better enhance yourcareer growth. The opportunities are presented with the ability totransition your skills and experience in meeting the organizationsmission. There is grand landscape of opportunities that supports thecommunity we serve, so Join the G?ndara team today!

Benefits:

RetirementPlan 403(b) Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance Paidvacations Paid holidays 8 discretionary days

Mileage Reimbursement JobSummary:

We’re looking to bring on board a Clinician to provideclinical assessments and treatment interventions with children andfamilies within the Pride House LGBTQ+ Program in Northampton, MA, whosemission is to strengthen, expand and integrate a comprehensive system ofcommunity-based, culturally competent behavioral health andcomplementary services for children with serious emotional andbehavioral health needs and their families.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Develops and provides in-home clinical services and interventions toidentified youth and their families in their homes; working in unisonwith outreach paraprofessionals, peer mentors, and other members of theContinuum team to help the child/family achieve their goals. Developpositive working relationships with contracted residential providers andtheir clinical teams; DMH/DCF personnel; and educational personnel.

Provides clinical and safety assessments as required. Coordinatescollaterals via regularly scheduled/emergency meetings or telephone toensure goals of the child/family are met. Works with outreachparaprofessionals and peer mentors to develop Individualized TreatmentPlans (ITP) pursuant to the DMH/DCF Rehab Options Standards. Ensurespolicies and procedures are adhered for Progress Notes, IndividualTreatment. Ensures support and crisis/emergency services for theyouth/family. Expected to do face-to-face contacts, phone contacts andbe part of an on-call system.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Musthold a Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field.

Previous experience working with diversified staff preferred. Experienceworking in Social Services, Human Services, Mental Health with childrenand/or families. Working with children/families with Serious EmotionalDisturbance (SED) who require behavior management to address mentalhealth needs preferred. Demonstrated communications, administrative andorganizational capabilities. Ability to work effectively with diversepopulations and community agencies: School Dept., DCF, DMH, etc.

Experience with LGBTQ+ Youth is a plus. Bilingual Preferred(Spanish/English)