Bachelor Level Behavior Monitor

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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

Job Title: Clinical Behavior Monitor

Work Location: Springfield, MA

*Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply

*EOE M/F/D/V

*Union/Non-Union

Job Summary:

The Bachelor’s Level Clinician (Behavior Monitor) will work with youth under 21 years of age and their families in the home. They will work closely with an In-Home Behavior Therapist (IHBT) to treat challenging behaviors that interfere with the youth’s successful functioning. The BM will implement the behavior treatment plan, monitor the youth’s behavior, reinforce the implementation of the behavior plan by the parent(s)/guardian(s)/caregiver(s), and report to the IHBT on implementation of the behavior plan and progress toward behavioral objectives or performance goals

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work as a member of a two-person team.
• Coach and Guide parents on Behavioral Interventions.
• Provide outreach services to families in their homes.
• Document and report progress.
• Weekly Supervision.
• Data Graphing and Tracking.
• Annual Trainings related to CBHI services.
• Have strong and effective communication skills.
• Implement behavioral strategies during sessions.
• Collaborate with other providers.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related Human Services field and one year of directly relevant experience working with youth and families who require behavior management to address mental health needs.
• Must have Driver’s License
• Bilingual Preferred (Spanish/English)

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.