In-Home Behavioral Clinician | Bilingual English to Spanish or Portuguese | Boston

In-Home Behavioral Clinician | Bilingual English to Spanish or Portuguese | Boston

Job Category: Operations - Community Service

Full-Time

Boston, MA

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 Gndara 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 Range | $64,000 - $68,000
• Sign-On Bonus | $1,500.00

Additional Benefits:

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

Job Title: In Home Behavioral Clinician | Bilingual English to Spanish or Portuguese

Work Location: Boston, MA

*Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply

*EOE M/F/D/V

*Union/Non-Union

Job Summary:

We're looking to bring on board Bilingual Behavioral Health Clinicians for our various programs throughout the state of Massachusetts! These sites include Boston, New Bedford, Brockton, Fitchburg, Springfield, Holyoke, and Chicopee. The Behavioral Health Clinician (In-Home Behavioral Therapist) will work with youth under 21 years of age and their families in the home. The service provided by the Behavioral Health Clinician (In-Home Behavioral Therapist) is designed to treat challenging behaviors that interfere with the youth's successful functioning.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete functional behavioral assessment inclusive of the CANS
• Provides in-home and in-community behavioral observations
• Completes a written behavioral assessment report
• Develops an individualized focused behavior plan in collaboration with the family and the child.
• Responsible for the supervision and coordination of interventions
• Participates in the development of CPT and ICP
• Collaborates with other necessary individuals the youth and family may have contact with, such as Bureau Case Managers, Probation Officers, Judges, District Attorneys, Attorneys, Teachers, Physicians, etc. Will attend IEP meetings, CPT meetings and any other meeting necessary to achieve the stated goals and objectives

Minimum Qualifications:

• Behavior Management Therapist must possess a clinical Master Degree with additional hours of coursework and training in conducting functional behavioral assessments and selecting, implementing, and evaluating intervention strategies.
• Two years relevant experience providing direct services to youth and families who require behavior management to address mental health needs.
• Supervised experience consulting behavioral assessments and designing, implementing and monitoring behavior analysis program for individuals.
• Experience navigating any of the child/family-serving systems and advocating for family members who are involved in the behavioral health system
• Demonstrated ability to be innovative, creative, analytical and decisive in problem solving.
• Demonstrated communications, administrative and organizational capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and community agencies: School Dept., DCF, DYS, Juvenile Court, etc.
• Must have a driver's license and availability of vehicle to support Program needs.

The Gndara 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

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