Bachelor Level Therapeutic Training & Support

Company: Gandara Mental Health Center Inc.
Location: New Bedford
Posted on: May 8, 2024

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 Gandara team today!Benefits:Retirement Plan 403(b)Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life InsurancePaid vacationsPaid holidays8 discretionary daysMileage ReimbursementJob Title: Therapeutic Training and SupportWork Location: New Bedford, MA*Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply*EOE M/F/D/V*Union/Non-UnionJob Summary:We're looking for a Bachelors Level Clinician (TT&S or Therapeutic Training and Support Worker) to work as part of a team that includes an In-Home Therapist (IHT), for the purpose of treating a youths mental health, behavioral and emotional needs, including improving the familys ability to provide effective support for the youth to promote his/her healthy functioning within the family.Duties and ResponsibilitiesWorks under the supervision of an In-Home Therapist to support the implementation a treatment plan to assist the youth and the family in achieving the goals of the plan.Teaches the youth to understand, direct, interpret, manage, and control feelings and emotional responses to situations and to assist the family to address the youth's emotional and mental health needs.Provides phone contact as part of the intervention.Reviews/ and develops a risk management/safety plan in collaboration with the youth and caregiver.Works with the In-Home Therapist to provide family therapy.Identifies community resources and develops natural supports for youth and parent/caregiver(s) to support and sustain the achievement of the youths treatment plan goals and objectives.Identifies community resources and develops natural supports for youth and caregiver(s), to sustain the youths treatment plan, goals, and objectives.Provides or secures support and crisis/emergency services for the youth/ and family.Demonstrates ability to be innovative, creative, analytical, and decisive in problem-solving.Demonstrates communications and organizational capabilities.Awareness and sensitivity to contextual variables such as race, culture, gender, sexuality, disability, economics and lived experience.Submit detailed progress notes that follow federal, state, and agency requirements.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.RequirementsMust be Bilingual (fluent in ENGLISH & SPANISH)Degree Required: Must possess an MCE-approved Bachelors Degree in a human services field.Drivers License and proper auto insurance are required.Awareness and sensitivity to contextual variables such as race, culture, gender, sexuality, disability, economics, and lived experience.Bilingual (English & Spanish), Bicultural,Minimum Experience Required: 1 year.The Gandara 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.by Jobble

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