Clinician | DCF ER

Gandara Center • Springfield, MA

10d • $68,000 - $71,000

About The Position

We are looking for Clinicians to work with the youth of different age groups with behavioral, mental health, and trauma issues, and their families, who are in a short-term residential treatment program for stabilization and assessment services. This position will also work collaboratively with the program’s Residential Counselors and Client Services Manager to ensure the delivery of trauma-informed, timely services to youth.

Requirements

• MSW, M.Ed, MS in Counseling, Human Services, or related degree required
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Independent Clinical License preferred; LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan 403(b)
• Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance
• Paid vacations
• Paid holidays
• 8 discretionary days
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Clinical Licensing Support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level