Clinician FIT | Pittsfield

Job Description

Job Description

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

Salary:

• Salary | $65,000

Additional Benefits:

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

Job Title: FIT Clinician

Work Location: Worcester

*Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply

*EOE M/F/D/V

*Union/Non-Union

Job Summary:

The Family-based Intensive Treatment (FIT) Program provides intensive short-term (on average, 4 to 6 months) in-home, community-based treatment to an identified youth and their family. The focus of FIT is to ameliorate the youth’s mental health issues and strengthen the family structures and supports, with the goal of safety transitioning the youth in to a less-intensive, community-based treatment. To do so, at risk youth and their families are provided medically necessary intensive family therapy and robust care coordination. The clinical goal of this program is to provide youth under 21 and their parents/caregivers with the intensive short- term treatment needed to maintain the youth at home safely and to (re)connect them to ongoing outpatient and/or community-based services.

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