Residential Mental Health Worker II (MHW II) - 1st shift

Job Description

The Brockton Multi Service Center Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS) Group Living Environment (GLE) Program operated by the Department of Mental Health (DMH) is seeking a dynamic candidate who will serve as a MHW II within our residential programs. The ACCS MHW II provides rehabilitative services to Persons with major mental illness in ACCS (residential). Acts as an advocate for assigned Persons Served and maintains a trauma informed, person centered approach. Participates in the development and implements the Community Service Plan. Complete appropriate documentation of interventions and communication of pertinent information. Knowledge of DMH regulations and program procedures. Adheres to MAP policies and maintains certification. May provide supervision to MHW I staff on the same shift.

Please Note: This position is 40 hours per week. The selected candidate will work first shift, 6:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. The days off are Monday and Tuesday.

Employees in this position will be required to perform mandatory overtime.

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

• Provide supervision and modeling of effective person-centered approaches for all 1st shift MHWs throughout the three State Operated GLEs.
• Provides feedback and engages staff in strategies to maintain or improve program operations as well as engaging clients therapeutically.
• Assist in the development and implementation of person served Individual Action Plans through direct observation of the person served, full knowledge of the person served history, and engagement with the person served in order to assist them in learning the necessary skills to live successfully in the community.
• Assist persons served in development of independent living skills, such as personal hygiene, nutrition, cooking, housekeeping, clothing maintenance, money management, and accessing/utilizing public transportation by utilizing motivational interviewing skill, counseling techniques, role modeling and/or other individualized or group best practices to promote person served growth.
• Knowledge of all medications used within the program, including their indications, risks and side effects, and the ability to teach person served about their medications and how to take them appropriately by utilizing MAP related material and training.
• Responsible for transporting or arranging transportation for persons served that need that level of service as needed.
• Responsible for maintaining person served records in a timely manner by documenting in EMR and paper record and completing all other related forms to ensure compliance with DMH regulations and Rehab Option requirements.
• Knowledge of all DMH regulations and program procedures pertaining to ACCS by reading the program and agency manual and receiving supervision by program manager or designee to ensure compliance and quality person served care.
• Provide an oral shift report to at least one member of the oncoming shift; reading and writing all pertinent information in the vital log and communication with the person in charge all required and necessary information to facilitate communication and provide for continuity of care.

Required Qualifications:

• Possession of a current and valid class D Motor Vehicle Operator's license required for this function.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with people with chronic/persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorders.
• Experience in and/or knowledge of human services desired.
• MAP Certification
• Previous experience working in a residential setting.
• Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency.

Special Requirements:

Please note in accordance with an agreement between the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Mental Health and AFSCME/Council 93, employees assigned to a work unit where the Medication Administration Program (MAP) is used are required to pass MAP certification within 6 months of entering the position or 3 examination opportunities, whichever comes first. Employees are required to maintain MAP certification as long as you are working in said program.


Mission Statement:

The Brockton Multi Service Center provides comprehensive services to mentally ill adults and children. Programs include Outpatient, Case Management, ACCS, and PACT team. The Brockton Multi service Center is a Joint Commission certified facility. In all ways we aspire to create an environment which promotes growth, recovery and independence for clients, families and employees alike.

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 prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with 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.

If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form

For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122, Option 4.

Qualifications

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) one year of full-time or equivalent part-time experience in providing direct care service to the mentally ill, emotionally or physically handicapped, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I. An Associate's degree or higher with a major in psychology, human services, mental health or retardation may be substituted for the required experience.

Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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Title 101 CMR 23.00 ("Regulation") requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza

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 on the basis of 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.