Gandara Center·Chicopee, Massachusetts
The Clinician provides clinical assessments and treatment interventions for children and families within the Alternative Options/DYS Program. They coordinate with outreach caseworkers and peer mentors to ensure integrated care and goal achievement for the families served.
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 Gándara team today!
$60,000.00 to $65,00.00 Annually
Job Title: Clinician
Work Location: Springfield, MA
*Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply
*EOE M/F/D/V
*Union/Non-Union
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.
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.
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field and be license-eligible. Experience in social services, human services, or mental health working with children and families is required.
Market context
In Massachusetts, behavioral health employers often look for licensed or license-eligible clinicians with experience supporting at-risk youth and families, so demand tends to stay steady for candidates who can work across settings and age groups. These roles can be competitive because employers usually want a master’s degree, a clear licensure path, and practical experience; review the summarized requirements and benefits here, which are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time, then confirm your licensure status and tailor your application to youth and family work.
