Clinical Social Worker (C) - Dedham

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The Department of Mental Health, Central Mass Area is seeking a compassionate and energetic licensed social worker for a residential program in Dedham to provide direct care clinical services to individuals using evidenced-based clinical treatments, psychiatric treatments, symptom/wellness management, trauma informed care, crisis intervention, relapse prevention, and risk management. 

Note\: This is a full-time, 40-hour position.  The schedule is Monday - Friday 8\:30 a.m. - 5\:00 p.m. The days off are Saturday and Sunday.

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

• Engage residents and establish trusting and collaborative relationships to assist them in achieving their goals.  
• Promote and uphold the process and principles of recovery, with an awareness towards the stages of change, in order to promote hope, healing, empowerment and connection.
• Provide comprehensive assessment for all areas of the resident’s life, including the completion of their clinical formulation, and engage in treatment planning to develop their Community Service Plan (CSP).   
• Assess and review areas of risk and safety; Provide crisis intervention, Develop crisis management plan(s) in collaboration with the resident, program, and other supports/providers; Assist resident(s) in identifying and/or applying skills for self-management of crisis situations.
• Assists staff members in completing CSP interventions and appropriate documentation, identify and address when treatment interventions are unsuccessful, and update CSPs accordingly/at the scheduled review date.
• Complete record reviews to ensure that files/charts follow both internal and external requirements including DMH/Rehab Option regulations and policies and, are of a high-quality using recovery and person-centered language.
• Complete clinical billing documentation in a timely, thorough, and thoughtful manner.   
• Use recovery-oriented, trauma informed, motivational interviewing, harm-reduction, culturally aware/curious, and strength-based approaches to help residents engage in the recovery process and to communicate their strengths, hopes, dreams, and goals to their team.
• Provide psychoeducation and skills training using evidence-based practices in areas such as; psychiatric illness management, symptom reduction, trauma-informed interventions, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, DBT, CBT, and in addressing co-occurring disorders.    
• Contribute their expertise and training to staff members related to clinical, trauma-informed, psycho-educational, behavior management, and culturally aware/curious services as well as provide clinical consultation as needed.  
• Provide supervision to staff

 Required Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work
• Current and valid licensures as a Licensed Certified Social Worker or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Social Work
• Candidates must be able to read, write and otherwise communicate in English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Supervisory experience
• Refinement of treatment, discharge planning and programmatic skills
• Knowledge of community service network
• Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency is preferred. ASL preferred.   

DMH Mission Statement:
The Department of Mental Health 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

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 Human Resources at 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.

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.

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