Employment Opportunities .       Internship in Professional Psychology The APA-Accredited Internship in Professional Psychology at the Carson Center for Adults and Families is located within Adult Outpatient Services and is half-time (20 hrs./ week) for two years (100 weeks) for a total of 2,000 hours. The stipend is $8,500 per year. For a detailed description of the internship program and application requirements, please click on the file titled: Brochure 2012-2014. For additional information, contact: David Arbeitman, Ph.D. Director of Internship in Professional Psychology Carson Center for Adults and Families 77 Mill Street Westfield, MA 01085 darbeitman@carsoncenter.org If you have any questions about accreditation, please contact: Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation American Psychological Association 750 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20002-4242 (T) 202-336-5979 (F) 202-336-5978 Administrative Positions     Temporary Administrative Assistant   The Carson Center for Human Services is seeking a full-time temporary Administrative Assistant to support its In Home Therapy team. This is a 12 week assignment to cover for a maternity leave from June 18th-September 7th.   Qualifications: Minimum of High school diploma or GED Computer literate Experience with Microsoft office Word and Excel preferred Experience with office equipment preferred (Multi-line phones, copier, scanner, fax, etc) Ability to multitask in fast pace environment Ability to work alone or in a team setting Must be able to pass a CORI check   Please send resume with three references and cover letter to   kdecoteau@carsoncenter.org   Or   Carson Center IHT Attn: Katelyn DeCoteau 77 Mill St. Suite 139 Westfield, MA 01085         ,     ,     ,      mi   Clinical Positions Crisis Clinician The Crisis Intervention Program of The Carson Center for Human Services is seeking a graduate trained, licensed or license eligible mental health clinician to join our team. Clinicians on the Crisis Team provide psychiatric emergency services as well as outpatient therapy to a diverse adult outpatient population. Independent licensure preferred but we will consider LCSW and pre-LMHC applicants.  Consistent clinical supervision toward independent licensure is provided. This position involves some evening and/or weekend hours. This is a salaried position with competitive compensation and benefits. Please contact George Lysiak at 413-568-6386 or e-mail glysiak@carsoncenter.org  EOE/AA   Part-Time and Per Diem Crisis Clinicians The Crisis Intervention Program of The Carson Center for Human Services is seeking regular part time and per diem crisis clinicians for daytime, evening and overnight shifts. Applicants must have a Masters degree in Social Work, Psychology or Counseling Psychology, two years of crisis, outpatient or inpatient treatment experience, and be licensed or license eligible. Great clinical experience, competitive pay, positive working environment and the possibility of eventual full time employment if interested. For additional information or to apply, please contact George Lysiak at 413-568-6386 or email your resume to glysiak@carsoncenter.org       EOE/AA     Clinician  Community-based, outpatient child/adolescent and family clinic seeks a full or part-time clinician to provide intake evaluations, individual, family and group therapy with a broad range of clients, including pre-school through adolescence.  Some school and community outreach involved.  Full-time applicants may have a small adult caseload.  Supervisory opportunities for experienced candidates. Fee-for-service applications considered.  Excellent supervision and team support.  LICSW preferred; license or license-eligible required; FFS must be independently licensed.  Send resume to: email: kswiatek@carsoncenter.org or Search Committee, 77 Mill St., Westfield, MA 01085.     Mental Health Counselor:  Seeking mature, patient, compassionate individual to work as a 1 to 1 aide with a 10 year old boy in a therapeutic after-school program.  This is a 24/hour/week position (12 " 6 four weekdays).  The person hired will participate in staff meetings and serve as a member of the treatment team for all youth in the program.  Excellent opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in the field.  Resume to:  kswiatek@carsoncenter.org, or Carson Center for Children & Youth, 77 Mill Street, Westfield 01085.   Senior Family Partner Carson Center's Holyoke/Westfield CSA is seeking a Senior Family Partner to supervise Family Partners and work with families in the Intensive Care Coordination Program.  The candidate will have raised a child with mental illness and have genuine empathy for mentally ill children and their families.  The ideal candidate must be a team player with good communication skills and excellent time management skills.  flexibility and creativity as well as commitment to Wraparound principles are a must.  The Senior Family Partner must have a car, a valid MA License and a positive driving record.  Bilingual and bicultural is a plus.  This is a full time position with excellent benefits.  Please send resume to: mhowes@carsoncenter.org  EOE/AA   Family Partner (s) Holyoke/Westfield Community Service Agency seeks Family Partners for our Westfield office. Must have extensive experience being the caregiver of someone with special needs.  The Family Partner works to build strong relationships and provides support, training, and education to families.  Full-time with benefits.  Current valid driver's license and vehicle necessary.  Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged.  Send resumes to mhowes@carsoncenter.org   EOE/AA   Senior Care Coordinator Exciting position that combines family services with administration and supervisory responsibilities. Provide oversight, supervision, treatment, and care coordination for home-based family program.  Excellent training opportunity!  Candidates must be independently licensed and have at least 3 years experience working with families, as well as 2 years supervisory experience.  Must have a vehicle, valid MA driver's license, and a good driving record.  Please respond to: mhowes@carsoncenter.org   Master's Level Care Coordinator(s) Care Coordinator (s) needed to provide care coordination to youth/families in their home and community settings.  Responsibilities include the development and convening of care planning team meetings, monitoring of goals/services, and work with families to implement plans.  Unique opportunity to learn band become certified in wraparound skills with families.  Some evening hours.  Spanish speaking a plus.  Must have a vehicle, valid MA driver's license, good driving record, and an ability to travel on a regular basis.  Please respond to mhowes@carsoncenter.org EOE/AA   Bilingual Care Coordinator A Spanish speaking Bilingual Care Coordinator is needed to provide Care Coordination to youth/ families in their home and community settings.  Responsibilities include the  development and convening of care planning team meetings, monitoring of goals/services, and work with families to implement the plans. It is a unique opportunity to become Certified in Wraparound skills with families.  A Masters Degree is preferred. Must have a vehicle, valid Ma. drivers license, and good driving record.  Please send resume to Dorrie Christman, Carson Center for Human Services, 77 Mill Street, Westfield, MA or e-mail dchristman@carsoncenter.org EOE/AA   Therapeutic Training & Support/ Case Manager Full Time Position For In Home Therapy Services Program at Carson Center, Westfield. This position provides a great opportunity to work as a team member together with a Master s clinician or by her/himself with families in a program which is part of CBHI (Child Behavioral Health Initiative) and which allows families with Mass. Health insurance coverage to access In Home Therapeutic Services when outpatient therapy will not suffice and/or when a child might be at risk for placement at a higher level of care and when this can be prevented by working with the child, with its family and its natural supports. The Therapeutic Training & Support person/case manager will be responsible for networking and coordinating care with all other existing providers and services and will help with connections, applications and follow up with such services if needed and not yet in place. The Therapeutic Training & Support person/case manager may also assist the Master s clinician with therapeutic tasks, activities and individual attention to family members, supporting the implementation of treatment goals and treatment plans. This full time position requires some evening hours, valid drivers license, a car and a clean driving record for the past 3 years. Bachelor s degree in human services or related field and previous experience in working with children/families preferred. Email cover letter with resume to kswiatek@carsoncenter.org or mail to: Kay Swiatek, Carson Center IHT, 77 Mill St. Suite 179, Westfield, MA 01085   EOE/AA     Therapeutic Mentor (Carson Center, Westfield, MA) Full time position providing skill training to support youth/males ages 8-21, to learn appropriate social functioning within community settings. Responsibilities include training/skill building to develop age appropriate behaviors and interpersonal communication, problem solving, conflict resolution skills, and to relate appropriately to other youth/adults in recreational and social activities. A qualified candidate must be 21 years or older, have a bachelors or associates degree in a related field and one year experience working with the target population. A valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and a clean driving record are required.  Must be willing to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends.  Please send resume and cover letter to kswiatek@carsoncenter.org or Carson Center IHT, Attn Kay Swiatek, 77 Mill St., Suite 179, Westfield, MA 01085   EOE/AA   Full-Time Masters Level Outreach Clinician (Carson Center, Westfield, MA) In-Home Therapy Services Program (IHTS) seeks clinician(s) to work with youth/families in their homes and community settings.  Flexible schedule required in order to meet the unique needs of each family.  Responsibilities include family assessments, development of strengths-based treatment plans, psycho-education and skills training, crisis intervention, individual and family therapy.  Requirements: Masters degree in social work, psychology or related field, license or license eligibility.  LICSW and experience with children/families preferred.  Spanish speaking a plus.  Some evening hours required.  Competitive salary and benefit package.  Candidates must have valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.  Send resumes to: kswiatek@carsoncenter or Carson Center IHT, Attn. Kay Swiatek, 77 Mill St., Suite 179, Westfield, MA 01085   EOE/AA   Counselor:  Progressive after school day treatment program seeks counselor 24 hours per week (12-6, four weekdays), with an option for full time, to work with emotionally disturbed children ages 8-13.  Responsibilities include site and community-based recreation and therapeutic group activities working with a licensed clinician.  Minimum commitment of one year.  Excellent training and experience for people new to the field.  Bachelor s degree preferred.  Candidates must have valid driver s license and car. Please send resume to: Search Committee, Carson Center for Children & Youth, 77 Mill Street, Westfield, MA 01085   Outpatient Clinician FFS to work with children and adolescents.  Master's degree plus 1-2 years post-grad experience required; independent licensure preferred.  Must work late afternoons and evenings. Excellent supervision.  Apply to Program Manager, Carson Center at Valley Human Services, 96 South Street, Ware, MA 01082. EOE/AA   In-Home Family Therapist, FT Partnering with outreach staff, provide innovative home-based clinical services to children and their families.  Master's degree in mental health field and experience providing youth and family services required.  Independent licensure, a plus. Must be CANS certified. Excellent supervision and benefits.  Send cover letter and resume to Program Manager, Carson Center at Valley Human Services, 96 South Street, Ware, MA 01082.  EOE/AA   Care Coordinator, FT Join an innovative team of clinicians and family partners using a Wraparound approach to coordinate care for children with SEDs and their families.  Experience working with children and families, clean driving record and reliable car required.  Master's deree in mental health field preferred.  Excellent clinical supervision and benefits.  Apply to Program Manager, Carson Center at Valley Human Services, 96 South St., Ware, MA 01082.  EOE/AA   Home Support Worker: Rewarding part time (potential for full-time) position available.  Responsibilities include mentoring and outreach services to children/youth and families with emotional or behavioral difficulties. Must be 21 years of age or older and have a Bachelor's degree in a human service field and one year experience working with children/adolescents/transition age youth or an Associate s degree in a human service field and one year experience working with the target population or a high school diploma (or GED) and two years experience working with children/adolescents/transition age youth. Must have reliable vehicle, valid license, appropriate car insurance coverage, and a good driving record in accordance with agency policy. Cover letter and resume to: JAC Patrissi, Administrative Director of Home-based Services, The Carson Center at Valley Human Services, 96 South Street, Ware, MA  01082.   Holistic Oriented Peer-Support Program Worker is a 21 hour position in an adult psychiatric day program. The program is vibrant, active, and dynamic. The person we are looking for must have "lived experience" which means a history of recovery from mental health and/or substance related issues. We are looking for someone who has either experience or interest in breathwork to reduce stress, yoga, and other simple ways to stabilize and heal one s life.  The ideal person has a sense of humor, is responsible, has flexibility, has a non-judgmental approach, cares about others and wants to help and be of service. The program meets on Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm. The job includes driving clients, organizing trips, assisting in group programs, at times helping with meals, being a peer support to a wonderful group of people. PLEASE SEND RESUME TO: eschreiber@carsoncenter.org Calls can be made to: 413-967-6241 ext. 261.   School-Based Clinician, PT Clinician to work in the Ware High School.  A minimum of two years clinical experience with latency age children and/or adolescents required.  School experience preferred.  Master's degree in social work or related field and independent licensure required.  Excellent supervision.  Apply to: Program Manager, Carson Center at Valley Human Services, 96 South Street, Ware, MA  01082  EOE/AA   School-Based Clinicians, FFS, to work in the Belchertown Schools.  A minimum of two years clinical experience with latency age children and/or adolescents required.  School experience preferred.  Master's degree in social work or related field and independent licensure required. Excellent supervision.  Apply to: Program Manager, Carson Center at Valley Human Services, 96 South St., Ware, MA  01082   Peer Support Worker " 20 hours per week.  Engage with adults with serious mental illness facilitating their participation in the development of person centered/ recovery oriented treatment plans.  The overall goal is to assist individuals to achieve their maximum potential while living in the community. Experience as a consumer of mental health services and willingness to share this experience. Must be able to work within the mental health system and effectively represent, advocate and support individuals served.  Driver s license and reliable vehicle is required.   Please send resume to Maureen Perreault, Carson Center @ Valley Human Services, 96 South Street, Ware, MA  01082 or mperreault@carsoncenter.org.