Clinician |Outpatient

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
  
  

Additional Benefits:

• Career Growth Opportunities
• Culturally Diverse population
• Clinical Licensing Support
  
  

Job Title: Clinician|Outpatient

Work Location: Springfield, MA

• Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply
• EOE M/F/D/V
• Union/Non-Union
  
  

Job Summary:

We're in search of an Outpatient Clinician for our clinic in Springfield, to work on a full time basis at our Outpatient Clinic, part of our Behavioral Health & Recovery Services Division. The Outpatient Clinician is accountable to the licensed Clinical Supervisor, who is responsible for providing supervision and training. The Outpatient Clinician is the one who actively promotes the philosophy of the Gándara Center, and maintains a high level of commitment to the clinic and its programming.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide psychotherapy and support to children, adults, group and families (in person and via telehealth)
• Complete comprehensive assessments, risk assessments, individualized treatment plans and progress notes in an electronic medical record
• Utilize evidenced based practices and screening tools
• Coordinate care with community-based organizations and provide referrals as needed
• Maintain 28 billable hours a week
• Participate in individual and group supervision
• Attend trainings to expand knowledge and professional growth
• Attend staff meetings and other required meetings
• Promote and integrate the agency mission, values and philosophy
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• MSW, MA, or M.Ed in social work, psychology, counseling or related field required.
• Must be licensed or license eligible for one of the following: LMHC, LMFT, LADCI, LICSW, or LCSW.
• Must have mental health or substance use treatment experience, strong communication (written and verbal) and customer service skills, and excellent organizational skills.
• Must have valid driver’s license and meet Agency requirements for driving history records.
• Bilingual in Spanish and/or Portuguese and/or Cape Verdean Creole, and English-Required
• Must have a vehicle
  
  

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