Case Manager | AFS

Job Description

Job Description

Why Work for Gandara :

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!

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
• Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Clinical Licensing Support

$1,000 sign on bonus

Job Title : Case Manager

Work Location : Springfield, Holyoke, Chicopee, Northampton

• Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply
• EOE M / F / D / V
• Union / Non-Union

Bachelors Degree Sign-On Bonus : $1500.00

Job Summary :

We're looking for a Clinical Case Manager who will join our Adolescent & Family Residential Services AFS Division. The Case Manager (CM) to work with youth with behavioral, mental health, and trauma issues, and their families, who are in a short-term residential treatment program for stabilization and assessment services.

This position will also work collaboratively with the program’s direct care staff and services liaison to ensure the delivery of trauma-informed, timely services to youth.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy to the youth in the program, at the program, and in their family homes.
• Provide trauma-informed clinical case management by coordinating team meetings, arranging appointments, creating treatment plans, and providing program recommendations on services to best help the youth / family.
• Completing Comprehensive Clinical Assessments, as CANS, as part of the assessment process.
• Work closely and communicate well with funders / guardians to ensure satisfactory service delivery.
• Provide training to Residential Counselors on clinical issues pertaining to their work with clients.
• Maintain client records and documentation in accordance with licensing and funder requirements.
• Participate as a member of the team within a clinically oriented trauma-informed treatment milieu.
• Participate in being on-call for after-hours client / program emergencies.

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.