The Gándara Center provides residential, mental health, substance abuse, and preventive services for children, adults, and families across the Pioneer Valley and eastern parts of Massachusetts. We believe in our communities and value cultural diversity and strive to provide culturally competent, innovative services to a diverse community. Our mission is to promote the well-being of Hispanics, African-Americans, and other culturally diverse populations, through innovative, culturally competent behavioral health, prevention, and educational services – Empowering Lives. Restoring Families
We’re looking for a Licensed Clinician. This Licensed Clinician will be a Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA) who facilitates person-centered planning and documentation and Quality Management for the collaboration between Gándara Center and the Center for Human Development's Community Based Flexible Supports service delivery structure.
Duties
Conduct and facilitate person-centered processes to gather information for the development of Comprehensive Assessments (CAs), CA reviews, and Individual Action Plans (IAPs). Work with ACCS Persons, their LAR when applicable and program staff to gather information, document and update person-centered Comprehensive Assessments and IAPs; document reviews of Comprehensive Assessments and IAPs. When delegated by the Program Manager, perform initial assessments and screening of individuals referred to the ACCS by the Department of Mental Health within 72 hours of referral and facilitate placement of individuals in programs and services that best meet their needs, preferences, and strengths. Work with the Program Manager to ensure that newly referred individuals with acute health and safety needs receive necessary services immediately upon admission to the ACCS. Ensure that services are culturally and linguistically competent to meet Persons’ preferences and needs. Make necessary referrals to needed services for newly referred individuals.Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in related field. LPHA required (LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, LRC, LADC, RN, OT, etc.) 3 to 5 years’ experience in a mental health-related treatment program. Valid Driver’s License and reliable vehicle for work purposes.