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The Department of Mental Health Community Transition Program is seeking a conscientious individual to fill the role of Clinical Social Worker A/B within a residential program in Walpole, MA to provide 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 is a full-time, 40-hour position. The hours are 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday with Saturday and Sunday as the days off. *_Duties and Responsibilities (these are a general summary and not all inclusive):_ * Complete risk assessments, critical needs assessments, and comprehensive psycho-social assessments. * Develops clinical formulations and prioritized service needs, and develop individual action plans (IAP) using rehabilitation values, principles, and techniques. * Oversees Record Review Process to insure 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 psycho-education and skills training in areas such ac, 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. * 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. * Ensures record keeping/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 ACCS policy and practice. * 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. _Required Qualifications:_ * 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 _Preferred Qualifications:_ * Refinement of treatment, discharge planning and programmatic skills * Knowledge of community service network * Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency is preferred. Candidates must be able to read, write and otherwise communicate in English. 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. _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 /_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 additional information, please call 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: None. (See Required Education and Licenses.) REQUIRED EDUCATION: A Master's or higher degree in social work. LICENSES: 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. *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: *Clinical Social Worker - Walpole Location: Massachusetts-Walpole-150 Pemberton Road Requisition ID: 2400051R