Clinician | Alternative Options

Gandara Center; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid vacations

Paid holidays

Mileage Reimbursement

Discretionary days

Job summary

A community-focused mental health organization is seeking a Clinician to deliver in-home clinical assessments and treatment interventions to children and families. The role involves developing treatment plans and coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure comprehensive care. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in Counseling or related fields and be prepared to work with diverse populations, emphasizing collaborative approaches in mental health support.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Previous experience in social services is preferable.
• Ability to work with children/families with Serious Emotional Disturbance.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home clinical services to youth and families.
• Develop and coordinate Individualized Treatment Plans.
• Conduct clinical assessments and safety evaluations.
• Ensure adherence to policies and procedures.

Skills

Experience working with diversified Residential Counselors

Communications skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work effectively with diverse populations

Education

Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field

Job description

Job Category: Operations-Adolescent & Family Services

Supervisor: Christopher Bernier

Requisition Number: CLINI003292

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• Posted : April 7, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

Alternative Options
64 Dulong Circle
Chicopee, MA 01022, USA

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance
• Paid vacations
• Paid holidays
• 8 discretionary days
• Mileage Reimbursement

Salary: $60,000.00 to $65,000.00 Annually

Preferred Qualifications

• Culturally Diverse population
• Clinical Licensing Support

Work Location: Springfield, MA

Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply

EOE M/F/D/V

Union/Non-Union

Job Summary

We're looking to bring on board a Clinician to provide clinical assessments and treatment interventions with children and families within the Alternative Options/DYS Program, whose mission is to strengthen, expand and integrate a comprehensive system of community-based, culturally competent behavioral health and complementary services for children with serious emotional and behavioral health needs and their families. The Clinician will work in tandem with outreach caseworkers and peer mentors using designated clinical treatment models. The Clinician will coordinate collaterals at meetings or via phone so that all parties working with a child/family are working together towards the same goals.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops and provides in-home clinical services and interventions to identified youth and their families in their homes; working in unison with outreach paraprofessionals, peer mentors and other members of the Continuum team to help the child/family achieve their goals.
• Develop positive working relationships with contracted residential providers and their clinical teams; DMH/DCF personnel; and educational personnel.
• Provides clinical and safety assessments as required.
• Coordinates collaterals via regularly scheduled/emergency meetings or telephone to ensure goals of the child/family are met.
• Works with outreach paraprofessionals and peer mentors to develop Individualized Treatment Plans (ITP) pursuant to the DMH/DCF Rehab Options Standards.
• Ensures policies and procedures are adhered for Progress Notes, Individual Treatment.
• Ensures support and crisis/emergency services for the youth/family.
• Expected to do face-to-face contacts, phone contacts and be part of an on-call system.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Directors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Must hold a Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field.
• Previous experience working with diversified Residential Counselors is preferred.
• Experience working in Social Services, Human Services, Mental Health with children, and/or families.
• Working with children/families with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) who require behavior management to address mental health needs is preferred.
• 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, DMH, etc.
• Understanding/willingness to be part of a Program that supports youth and families 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.
• Must have a driver's license and availability of vehicles to support Program needs.

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.

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