Bilingual Care Coordinator - Youth & Family Support

Gandara Mental Health Center, Inc.; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life

Paid vacations

Paid holidays

8 discretionary days

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

Gandara Mental Health Center, Inc. seeks an Intensive Care Coordinator to support youth with serious emotional disturbance in New Bedford, MA. The role emphasizes care planning, coordination of services and culturally competent family engagement.

The position requires bilingual English and Portuguese or Spanish, a relevant degree, and a valid driver's license. It offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth in community-based behavioral health services.

Qualifications

• Bilingual and bicultural encouraged to apply - Portuguese & English, Spanish & English.
• Driver’s License and proper auto insurance required.
• Awareness and sensitivity to contextual variables such as race, culture, gender, sexuality, disability, economics and lived experience.

Responsibilities

• Submit detailed progress notes that follow federal, state, and agency requirements.
• Conduct comprehensive home-based assessments and behavioral health assessments inclusive of the age appropriate version of the Massachusetts CANS.
• Maintain a caseload of 11-14 families.
• Oversees the assembly of the Care Planning Team and guides the development of an Individual Care Plan and a risk management/safety plan.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s in Family Therapy, Counseling and Psychological Services, Human Services, Community Psychology

Job description

Gandara Mental Health Center, Inc. seeks an Intensive Care Coordinator to support youth with serious emotional disturbance in New Bedford, MA. The role emphasizes care planning, coordination of services and culturally competent family engagement.

The position requires bilingual English and Portuguese or Spanish, a relevant degree, and a valid driver's license. It offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth in community-based behavioral health services.