Overview
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Work location: Boston, MA. This position is part of Gandara Center’s Boston Youth Violence Prevention Program (BYVPP), offering comprehensive services for immigrant children ages 10-15 and their families, including individual counseling, family therapy with evidence-based interventions, case management, outreach, and advocacy.
Benefits
- Retirement Plan 403(b)
- Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance
- Paid vacations
- Paid holidays
- 8 discretionary days
- Mileage Reimbursement
Additional Benefits:
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Culturally Diverse population
- Clinical Licensing Support
Responsibilities
Client Services Responsibilities:
- Conduct behavioral health assessments (initial assessment) at the youth's home or location chosen by the family.
- Develop youth and family centered treatment plans in collaboration with the youth, parent/caregiver(s), and required consents.
- Provide or arrange transportation for clients to appointments or crisis/respite services as needed. Maintain active driver’s license and auto insurance.
- Review and develop risk management/safety plans with the youth and caregiver(s).
- Provide family and/or individual therapy using structural, strategic, or behavioral approaches and evidence-based interventions to improve problem solving, risk management, communication, and goal attainment.
- Identify community resources and develop natural supports to sustain treatment plan goals.
- Provide or secure support and crisis/emergency services, via in-person, phone, or on-call contacts.
- Collaborate with other professionals involved with the youth and family (e.g., school, probation, physicians, etc.) and notify the agency of emergencies or critical incidents.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in a human service field (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Family Therapy) from an accredited institution.
- Training in family therapy and experience with youth and families.
- Experience navigating child/family-serving systems and advocating for families in the behavioral health system.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, administrative, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and community partners (e.g., school districts, DMH, DDS, DYS, Juvenile Court).
- Willingness to participate in a program that supports youth and families 24/7.
- Active driver’s license and access to a motor vehicle.
- Bi-Cultural and Bi-Lingual preferred (English/Spanish required; English/Portuguese and Cape Verdean a plus). Language needs vary by office location.
EEO Statement:
The Gandara Center provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.
Employment details
- Job Title: Master's Level Clinician
- Work Location: Boston, MA
- Seniority level: Entry level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Health Care Provider
- Industries: Individual and Family Services, Mental Health Care, Non-profit Organizations