Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $23.00 - $25.57
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Retirement plan 403(b)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Pet insurance
Life insurance
Paid Vacations
Paid holidays
Discretionary days
Mileage reimbursement
Career growth opportunities
Clinical licensing support
Job Description
Gandara Mental Health Center is a dedicated community-based organization committed to providing comprehensive mental health and behavioral health services. Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, Gandara serves a culturally diverse population and offers a range of career paths in areas such as Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Community Based Clinical Services, Adolescent and Family Services, Adult Residential, Maintenance, and Administration. The organization is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritizes professional development and career growth. Gandara provides tools and resources designed to help employees enhance their skills and advance within the organization, whether they are starting at... Show More
Job Requirements
- Associates degree plus 2 years experience
- Bachelor’s degree plus 1-2 years experience preferred
- Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skill, including conflict resolution
- Experience providing substance abuse services
- Demonstrated organizational skill, able to multi-task
- Demonstrated ability to lead through example
- Must have valid driver’s license and meet Agency requirements for driving history records
- Must have availability of an automobile to transport clients or perform other supportive services as necessary
Job Qualifications
- Associates degree plus 2 years experience
- Bachelor’s degree plus 1-2 years experience preferred
- Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skill, including conflict resolution
- Experience providing substance abuse services
- Demonstrated organizational skill, able to multi-task
- Demonstrated ability to lead through example
- Must have valid driver’s license and meet Agency requirements for driving history records
- Must have availability of an automobile to transport clients or perform other supportive services as necessary
Job Duties
- To provide advocacy/case management services
- To develop strong, supportive relationships with the clients, and provide for client care and safety
- To complete all clinical documentation and casework for assigned residents including but not limited to: adult comprehensive assessment, individual action plans, group progress notes, weekly progress notes, discharge summary, and transition/discharge/aftercare planning
- To maintain updated clinical notes and reporting in accordance to established record keeping procedures
- To facilitate daily evidence based psychoeducation groups and other recovery based groups
- To provide weekly individual case management sessions with assigned residents
- To administer and complete the EIM/ESM forms and adhere to funding sources requirements
- To maintain direct supportive contact with residents to continually assess their individual needs, provide information, discuss problems, set limits and encourage growth and development
- To develop and maintain a working relationship and knowledge of other social service agencies in the community
- To notify supervisory staff immediately in the event of a client crisis, suspected illegal activity or any behavior constituting an incident in the program
- To administer drug/alcohol screens to residents when considered clinically appropriate
- To provide orientation of services to prospective clients, family members and community interest groups
- To utilize de-escalation techniques to reduce, prevent, or resolve escalated resident conflicts
- To acquire and maintain current the necessary certifications mandated by the Agency and funding sources
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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