Clinician | Bilingual English to Spanish | Boston

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.

• 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

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.

• 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