IPAEP Clinician- Group Facilitator

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
• Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Clinical Licensing Support

Job Title: IPAEP Clinician- Group Facilitator

Work Location: Springfield, MA

• Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply

• EOE M/F/D/V

• Union/Non-Union

Job Summary:

Intimate Partner Abuse Education Programs: The IPAEP Clinician- group facilitator will work in the Outpatient Clinic in a team model setting and will establish open communication, support, and accountability among workers and consumers. S/he is accountable to the Criminal Justice Program Coordinator, who is responsible for providing supervision and training with the support of a clinical supervisor. The Clinician is one who actively promotes the philosophy of the Outpatient Clinics and maintains a high level of commitment to the program. The Clinician provides services on site.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in meetings with the clinical supervisor and Criminal Justice Program Coordinator regarding case work, diagnosis treatment, and other direct or supportive services.
• Provide psychoeducational groups and/or crisis intervention
• Participate in scheduled supervision with the Criminal Justice Program Coordinator and Clinical Supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned by the Criminal Justice Program Coordinator, Clinical Supervisor and/or Director of Outpatient Clinic.

Minimum Qualifications:

• All group facilitators shall meet the following minimum qualifications. (Gandara is willing to pay for the process of certification. Staff will have to commit to a 2 year Successful completion of a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours of training from a DPH-approved Intimate Partner Abuse Education training Program.
• Observation of at least six (6) Intimate Partner Abuse Education group sessions led by staff from a DPH-approved training Program.
• Successful completion of a domestic violence victim service agency training as defined by MGL. Ch. 233, § 20K.

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

Education

• Bachelors or better in Social Work or related field

Skills

• Computer Skills
• Critical Thinking
• Effective Communication (Verbal/Written)

Behaviors

• Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject

Motivations

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals