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    Addiction and Mental Health Clinician - Taunton, United States - State of Massachusetts

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    Description

    The Recovery from Addictions Program (RAP), operated by the Department of Mental Health (DMH), is seeking self-motivated individuals to provide direct care to clients, including, but not limited to individual counseling, group facilitation, lectures, and orientation for new clients including discharge and aftercare planning.

    The selected candidate(s) will provide clinical treatment to assigned clients individually and in groups, and champion behaviors that recognize the human rights of clients.


    Work Schedule:
    The selected candidate(s) will work 40 hours per week from 8:30AM - 5:00PM. The days off are to be determined and will either be Sunday and Saturday or Sunday and Monday.

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


    • Provides individual and family counseling, group facilitation, lectures, orientation for new clients, and case management of clients assigned.
    • Completes all required assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, biopsychosocial assessments, discharge summaries, etc., within required time frames.
    • Collaborates with Aftercare staff to determine aftercare needs and coordinate discharge process and aftercare services and needed referrals.
    • Facilitates psycho-educational, recovery, and treatment groups.
    • Participates in staff meetings, case conferences, educational conferences, mandatory trainings to enhance professional and personal growth.
    • Facilitates interdisciplinary Treatment Team Meetings.
    • Coordinates with Aftercare staff and Benefits Coordinator to establish client's needs; follow-up on services; create service/support plans goals for rehabilitation and stabilization; plan the delivery of services; and support clients to the completion of services in coordination with aftercare services team.
    • Provides education to clients and families regarding MAT options as well as collaborates with existing MAT providers.
    • Provides clinical consultation to Recovery Treatment Workers.
    • Completes referral packets, works in partnership with the DMH Site and Area Offices, and identifies adults needing placement.
    • Conveys information and explains options to clients with varying expectations, needs, cultures, and languages and assists them in determining the best methods or actions to be initiated on their behalf.

    Required Qualifications:

    • Ability to facilitate groups.
    • Demonstrated understanding of boundaries and ethics.
    • Understanding of the disease concept and evidence-based practices, current therapies and/or self-help programs used to treat addiction.
    • Skilled in recognizing the relationship between substance abuse and mental health issues including trauma and/or self-help programs.
    • Keen diagnostic, assessment skills and case management ability.

    Program Requirements:

    • Minimum of one (1) year experience working with clients with primary substance use disorders; knowledge of substance use and treatment systems.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Professional licensure in a human service field including, but not limited to LCSW, LICSW, LMHC, License Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) or Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC).
    • Ability to demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward individuals with substance use disorders.
    • Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and superior attention to detail.
    • Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency.

    About the Recovery from Addictions Program (RAP):


    The Department of Mental Health (DMH) in collaboration with the Department of Public Health (DPH) Bureau of Substance Addiction Services operates a statewide Recovery from Addictions Program (RAP) for individuals civilly committed by the courts for substance use treatment for up to 90 days ("Section 35 commitment").


    The program model will provide acute detoxification and early clinical stabilization services as we help clients develop community-based linkages to outpatient supports and substance use disorder treatment providers.

    The individuals treated within this program will be linked upon discharge to a range of services within the DPH continuum of care for substance use conditions.

    RAP provides administrative, medical, clinical, and non-clinical services. Its mission to provide quality client-centered care and recovery-oriented treatment.


    DMH Vision and Mission:


    The Department of Mental Health, as the State Mental Health Authority, assures and provides access to services and supports 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. This critical mission is accomplished by working in partnership with other state agencies, individuals, families, providers, and communities.


    Learn more:

    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 and click on "Information for Job Applicants."

    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, please contact the Office of Human Resources at and select option #4.

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


    Applicants must have (A) at least four (4) years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, case management or clinical/therapeutic experience (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

    Based on assignment, travel may be required.

    Incumbents who elect to use a motor vehicle for travel must have a current and valid motor vehicle driver's license at a class level specific to assignment.


    Substitutions:
    I.

    A Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field may substitute for two (2) years of the required (A) experience.

    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.

    Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards

    Title 101 CMR "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.


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