Job description

The Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH) is seeking a dynamic Clinical Social Worker to serve as the primary clinician for young adults enrolled in the Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) program. The CSC program is an exciting new program primarily serving the Greater Fall River area to meet the needs of young adults and families experiencing First Episode Psychosis. The Clinical Social Worker will receive specialized training including Navigate to enhance skills to provide evidence-based individual and family therapy and care coordination services to assigned persons served

Schedule: Days Off: Friday and Saturday; Work schedule: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, with one evening per week

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all-inclusive):

• Works as a primary clinician for assigned persons served and is accountable for providing all duties of CSC team members as outlined in Navigate Team Members guide.
• Provides Individual Resiliency Training for assigned clients; utilizes other identified evidence-based/best-practice modalities to adjunct as needed.
• Offers Family support and Family Education Groups for assigned persons served.
• Provides care coordination to assigned caseload, including assisting with benefits, transportation, and assisting with or providing referrals for any other life domain impacting overall health and wellness.
• Coordinates and completes psychosocial assessments by meeting with clients, family, and other individuals needed for case documentation.
• Develops individualized treatment plans for each person assigned.
• Conducts ongoing assessments and actively participates in discharge planning; assumes primary responsibility for developing, drafting, implementing, evaluating, & revising overall treatment/recovery goals in conjunction with CSC guidelines.
• Ensures documentation follows DMH, Joint Commission, and agency standards.
• Offers community-based clinical interventions to persons served and side-by-side consultation/direction to members of an integrated team to ensure successful provision of treatment interventions.

Required Qualifications:

• A Master's or higher degree in social work.
• Current and valid licensure as a Licensed Certified Social Worker or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Social Work.
• Based on the assignment, travel may be required. Those employees who elect to use a motor vehicle for travel must have a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's license or the equivalent from another state.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual or multilingual
• LICSW
• Experience working with individuals with serious mental illness, and behavioral or mood disturbances in an inpatient setting.
• Prior knowledge and training in the Coordinated Specialty Care model and Individual Resiliency Training preferred
• Current & Valid driver's license necessary for this function

The Commonwealth of MA Benefits: Along with a competitive salary, you will be eligible for all State benefits which include:

• 75% state-paid medical insurance premium
• Retirement Savings: State Employees' Pension and a Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
• Reasonable Dental and Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Assistance programs
• Low-cost basic and optional life insurance
• 12 paid holidays per year and competitive Sick, Vacation, and Personal Time
• Tuition Benefits for employees and spouses at state colleges and universities
• Short-Term Disability and Extended Illness program participation options
• Incentive-based Wellness Programs
• Professional Development and Continuing Education opportunities
• Employer Referral Bonus Program of $2500
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

DMH Mission Statement: The Department of Mental Health assures and provides access to services and support to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages, enabling them to live, work and participate in their communities. The Department establishes standards to ensure effective and culturally competent care to promote recovery. The Department sets policy, promotes self-determination, protects human rights, and supports mental health training and research.

Pre-Hire Process: A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services before the candidate is hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/coriand click on "Information for Job Applicants."

Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified by the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $63,000.00 - $86,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LICSW or LCSW (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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