Clinical Social Worker (A/B)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Andover, MA

19d

About The Position

The Department of Mental Health (DMH) state operated program Respite and High Street is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and compassionate candidate to serve as a Clinical Social Worker (AB). The ideal candidate will Provides direct service to individuals in 1:1 and group setting on evidenced based clinical treatments, psychiatric treatments, symptom/wellness management, trauma informed care, crisis intervention, relapse prevention, and risk management.

Please Note: This position is full-time, 40 hours per week. The selected candidate will work from 11:00am-7:30pm, Tuesday-Saturday. Days off are Sunday and Monday.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• A Master's or higher degree in social work.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Independent Clinical social worker (LICSW)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Proficiency in Electronic Medical Record systems
• Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency.

Responsibilities

• Promotes and upholds the process of recovery to promote hope, healing, empowerment and connection.
• Oversees Record Review Process to ensure service coordination records are in compliance with DMH/Rehab Option regulations and policies and are of high-quality using recovery and person-centered language.
• Provides evidence-based practices in psychoeducation and skills training in areas such psychiatric illness management; symptom reduction; dialectical behavioral support; trauma-informed interventions; motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, and in addressing co-occurring disorders.
• Uses recovery-oriented, motivational interviewing, harm-reduction, trauma-informed, culturally competent, and strength-based approaches to help clients prepare to engage in a recovery process and to communicate their strengths, hopes, dreams, and goals to the team and other service providers.
• Provides comprehensive assessments for all areas of the client’s life as a member of the client’s Individual Action Plan (IAP) Team; develop a clinical formulation that will guide the development of the client’s IAP, as assigned by the Program Director.
• Contributes expertise to staff members related to clinical, trauma-informed, psycho-educational, behavior management, and culturally competent services as well as clinical consultation as needed.
• Assesses all areas of client risk and safety; provide crisis intervention, develop Crisis Management Plans in collaboration with the client and other supports/providers; assist clients to identify and/or learn skills for self-management in crisis.
• Assists staff members in revising plans to implement more effective serve strategies when an IAP is unsuccessful, or to update plans at the scheduled IAP review date.
• Participants and role models for staff create a helping environment in which family, friends, and others important in the lives of clients are welcome, respected, and valued.
• Ensure recordkeeping/documentation in accordance with Rehab Option and other internal and external requirements and regulations.
• Participates in regular quality improvement and utilization management activities consistent with CBFS policy and practice.
• Engage clients and establish trusting, collaborative relationships to assist clients with meeting their goals.
• Work with clients receiving services to complete assessments and collaborate with clients to develop their IAP goals. Complete assessments and service and billing documentation in a timely, thorough, and thoughtful manner.
• Assess clients’ vocational functioning on an ongoing basis using background information and prior work experiences utilizing the Individual Placement Support (IPS) model.
• With the clients’ permission, provide education and support to family members and gather input about skills, interests, strengths of the client and ideas for support.
• In clinical capacity, carries out job duties in a professional manner; works collaboratively within and across the services system; promotes strong and positive relationships between DMH and provider staff; and demonstrates a commitment to professional growth and development.
• Provides coverage for Supervisor and Program as necessary.
• Identifies and takes initiatives to problem solve around issues and concerns that come up in the Program.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees