Mental Health Support Specialist

4 days ago


Springfield, Massachusetts, United States Gandara Mental Health Center, Inc. Full time

The Gandara Mental Health Center, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Residential Counselor I to join our team in Springfield, MA.

Job Description

We are committed to providing high-quality services that support the well-being of individuals with mental health conditions.

  • Absorb a salary of approximately $42,000 - $50,000 per year based on experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide daily assistance to members in enhancing their activities of daily living (ADL) skills through practical experience and training.
  • Ensure that adequate services and resources are non-intrusive, cost-effective, and provided by qualified personnel.
  • Respond safely and appropriately to emergency situations when necessary.
  • Manage cases, provide outreach, and advocacy to members while maintaining quality and quantity of casework.
  • Interact with clients to assess needs, provide information, discuss problems, set limits, and encourage growth and development.
  • Facilitate entry to services through a single, local community setting.
  • Monitor client progress.
  • Intervene in crises.
  • Assist members in planning, implementing, and leading scheduled activities to assess participation, motivation, and interest.
  • Transport consumers as part of service delivery.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • One year of experience working with psychiatric clients preferred.
  • Valid driver's license and safe driving history mandatory.

Gandara Mental Health Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to protected characteristics.



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