Gandara Mental Health Center, Inc. Is Hiring A Case Manager Bilingual

Join the Gándara Team – Make a Difference in Behavioral Health! 🌟

Discover a rewarding career path in behavioral health, substance use recovery, community-based clinical services, adolescent and family support, adult residential programs, maintenance, and administration. Whether you're starting fresh or stepping into a leadership role, Gándara provides the tools and resources to help you grow and succeed while serving our community.

Why Work for Gándara? 🚀

• Explore diverse career pathways in mental health and social services
• Opportunities for both entry-level and leadership roles
• Tools and resources to enhance your professional development
• Contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to community well-being

Benefits & Compensation 🎉

Standard Benefits:

• Retirement Plan 403(b) 💼
• Health, Dental, Vision, Pet & Life Insurance 🩺
• Paid Vacations 🌴
• Paid Holidays 🎈
• 8 Discretionary Days 🗓️
• Mileage Reimbursement 🚗

Salary Range:

$63,000 - $66,000

Additional Perks:

• Career Growth Opportunities 📈
• Culturally Diverse Population 🌎
• Clinical Licensing Support 🎓

Position: Case Manager (Bilingual: English & Spanish or Portuguese)

Location: Brockton

• Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply 🌐
• EOE M/F/D/V 🏳️‍🌈
• Union/Non-Union options available ⚖️

Job Summary 🧩

The clinical goal of this program is to provide youth under 21 and their families with short-term, intensive treatment to help them stay safely at home and connect with ongoing outpatient or community-based services. The FIT service includes Intensive Family Therapy, which may involve entire families or subsets thereof, utilizing targeted, evidence-based interventions to improve communication, problem-solving, safety planning, and overall family functioning.

Key Duties & Responsibilities 📝

• Support treatment plan implementation under clinician supervision to help youth and families achieve their goals
• Teach youth emotion management and coping skills, and assist families with mental health needs
• Conduct phone consultations and provide crisis/emergency support 📞🚑
• Develop and review safety and risk management plans collaboratively with families
• Provide or coordinate emergency services as needed
• Engage with involved agencies, participate in Care Planning Team meetings, and maintain communication 🏢
• Complete all required documentation, including court letters, referrals, progress notes, and forms with a strength-based approach ✍️
• Ensure timely submission of timesheets, mileage logs, and related paperwork
• Stay current with all training and health requirements (e.g., OSHA, Sexual Harassment)

Minimum Qualifications ✅

• Bachelor’s degree in a human service field (counseling, social work, psychology, etc.) from an accredited university
• Experience in family therapy and working with youth and families
• Experience navigating child/family-serving systems and advocating for clients
• Demonstrated creativity, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and community agencies such as schools, DYS, and juvenile courts
• Willingness to support youth and families 24/7 throughout the year
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle to support program needs 🚗

Our Commitment to Equality 🤝

The Gándara Mental Health Center is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or any other protected characteristic. Our policies ensure fair treatment in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, and training.