Clinical Social Worker (A/B)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Lawrence, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Mental Health (DMH) state operated program High Street is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and compassionate candidate to serve as a Clinical Social Worker (AB). The ideal candidate will provide direct service to individuals in 1:1 and group settings, focusing on evidenced-based clinical treatments, psychiatric treatments, symptom/wellness management, trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, relapse prevention, and risk management. This position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with working hours from 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM. Days off are Friday and Saturday.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
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.
Current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's license or the equivalent from another state (if travel is required).

Nice To Haves

Licensed Independent Clinical social worker (LICSW)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Proficiency in Electronic Medical Record systems
Bilingual or multilingual fluency
Experience working with individuals having a serious or persistent mental illness

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 a 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.
Participates and role models for staff the creation of a helping environment in which family, friends, and others important in the lives of clients are welcome, respected, and valued.
Ensures 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.