The Fall River Adult Community Clinical Services Program (ACCS) is seeking an experience, dedicated, and compassionate individual for the position of Clinical Social Worker functioning as Assistant Team Leader to provide Administrative Leadership and Support to Residential Programs to ensure the safety and care of clients and positive morale to staff assuring adequate staff coverage within the three State Operated Group Homes are met. Please Note: This position is 40 hours per week. The schedule is 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The days off will be Sunday and Saturday. Duties and Responsibilities (these duties and responsibilities are not all inclusive): Provides administrative leadership and support in the Residential Program to ensure the safety and care of clients and positive morale of staff assuring adequate staff coverage within the three State Operated Group Homes are met. Supervises assigned ACCS staff by regularly participating in clinical and administrative meetings to review community/GLE based treatment and to adequately convey agency policy and directives. Maintain all licenses and certifications for the GLE's. Assures that the DMH, Area, and ACCS requirements and standards are met by reviewing those standards, meeting Licensing and Rehab Option requirements, and assuring that MDSP forms properly used. Knowledge of Joint Commission Standards and other regulatory agencies as they apply to ACCS and Community Standards and prepare for regulatory compliance. Assuring that MAP certifications and infection control standards are met so that the program maintains a high standard of performance and that each client receives optimum care and treatment. Provide clinical supervision and feedback to licensed and direct care team members and ensures that DMH service principles and core principles of the ACCS integrated team are provided at all stages of treatment. At the discretion of the Program Director, may assign cases to ACCS team members, ensuring timely outreach, scheduling, and use of engagement strategies to engage persons in services. Ensure ongoing communication amongst team and agency providers to ensure coordination of treatment planning and for sharing of pertinent information through use of daily rounds, weekly team meetings, case consultations, etc. Provide direct care to ACCS clients by completing assessments, providing supportive counseling, and any other support when necessary. Monitor the quality and appropriateness of care given to ACCS clients through clinical sharing, record auditing, providing direct supervision, and by conveying the principles of recovery and rehabilitation and ensure compliance with DMH, Rehab Option, Joint Commission, and agency standards. Provides oversight and monitoring of integrated team members communication, clinical interventions, and treatment provided to assigned GLE programs to ensure that the full complement of services are available to persons residing in GLE settings. Serves as a back-up for the Program Director and execute daily program operations in the absence of the Program Director in consultation with the Director of Clinical Services. Required Qualifications: Knowledge of the principles, practice, and techniques of supervision. Ability to supervise, including planning and assigning work according to the nature of the job to be accomplished. Ability to plan, assign, and coordinate the activities of others. Knowledge of the principles and methods of social work. Knowledge of the theory, principles, and practice of psychotherapy. Ability to develop psychosocial evaluations, to draw conclusions, and to make appropriate recommendations. Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of the Joint Commission Standards. Knowledge of DMH regulations. Knowledge of Rehab Option requirements. Knowledge of primary psychiatric medications. Proficiency in the utilization of the MHIS Knowledge of the special needs of the adult mental health population. DMH Mission Statement: The Dr. John C. Corrigan Mental Health Center/Fall River Site provides comprehensive services to adults and children. Programs include a 16-bed acute in-patient unit, Case Management, Day Treatment Program and Adult Community Clinical Services. Our mission is to provide person centered care to individuals of diverse backgrounds. We always aspire to create an environment which promotes recovery, resiliency, growth and independence for those we serve and their families as well as to create an environment where employees can learn and grow. 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. ADA Reasonable Accommodation: If you require a reasonable accommodation with the application/interview process, please contact us at: EOHHS Candidate ADA Requests For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122, Option 4. First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE: At least two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience as a clinical social worker after earning a Master's degree in social work. SUBSTITUTIONS: - A Doctorate in social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, counseling education, or human services may be substituted for the required experience on the basis of two years of education for one year of experience. - One year of education equals 30 semester hours. Education toward a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed. REQUIRED EDUCATION: A Master's or higher degree in social work is required. LICENSES: - Licensure as a Licensed Certified Social Worker or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Social Work is required. - Based on 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. Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate's years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range. 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 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. Job: Community and Social Services Organization: Department of Mental Health Title: ACCS Assistant Team Lead Location: *Massachusetts-Fall River-49 Hillside Street Requisition ID: 260002J2
