Residential Mental Health Worker I
Company: Commonwealth of Massachusetts: Executive Office of
Location: Fall River
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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Job Description:
Description The Fall River Adult Community Clinical Services
Program (ACCS) is seeking dedicated and compassionate individual
for the position of Residential Mental Health Worker (MHW I), who
desire a rewarding career making a difference in the lives of
individuals. Our ideal candidate for this position will provide
day-to-day care to individuals by providing rehabilitative services
to persons with major mental illness in the ACCS program, while
instructing and assisting clients in learning skills of daily
living to promote independence. The selected candidate will possess
strong therapeutic interpersonal skills to encourage and motivate
individuals in their recovery to work towards treatment goals.
Please Note: - This position is 40 hours per week on the day shift
6:45am - 3:15pm
Days Off: Tuesday and Wednesday
Duties and Responsibilities (these duties and responsibilities are
not all inclusive):
Provides rehabilitative services to persons with major mental
illness in ACCS (residential).
Assist in the development and implementation of treatment plans for
person served in building and using skills as well as accessing
resources to achieve treatment goals, manage symptoms and live
productive and meaningful lives.
Maintain a trauma informed person-centered atmosphere while
engaging persons served in their Rehabilitation and Recovery.
Assist persons served in development of independent living skills,
such as personal hygiene, nutrition, cooking, housekeeping,
clothing maintenance, money management, and accessing/utilizing
public transportation, by utilizing motivational interviewing
skills, counseling techniques, role modeling and/or other
individualized or group best practices to promote persons served
growth.
Engage persons individually and/or in group, in the development of
meaningful activities, such as recreational, educational, health
and fitness activities within the program and the community to
foster an improved quality of life.
Assist person served with utilizing coping strategies, natural
supports and safety planning when necessary.
Knowledge of all medications used with the program, including their
indications, risks and side effects and the ability to teach
persons served about their medications and how to take them
appropriately by utilizing Medication Administration Program (MAP)
related material and training.
Assist in the development and implementation of person served
Individual Action Plans through direct observation of the person
served full knowledge of the person served history and engagement
with the person served in order to assist them in learning the
necessary skills to live successfully in the community.
Transports or arranges transportation for persons served that need
that level of service.
Special Requirements:
MAP Certification - In accordance with an agreement between the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Mental Health and
AFSCME/Council 93, employees assigned to a work unit where the
Medication Administration Program (MAP) is used are required to
pass MAP certification within 6 months of entering the position or
3 examination opportunities, whichever comes first. Employees are
required to maintain MAP certification as long as you are working
in said program.
Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Driver's
License or equivalent required for this position.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bilingual (Portuguese, Spanish, Khmer) or multilingual
CPR and First Aid Certification
Experience in the human service field and specifically experience
with individuals with mental illness or other disabilities.
Working Conditions:
While performing the duties of this position, incumbents work under
stressful situations and under time pressures.
Applicants may be exposed to verbal and/or physical confrontations
and potentially dangerous environments.
Incumbents will work nights, weekend days and holidays, and may
work extended hours.
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 .
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
For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Executive
Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at (508)
977-3383.
Qualifications First consideration will be given to those
applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: None.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: None.
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?
Executive Order #595: As a condition of employment, successful
applicants will be required to have received COVID-19 vaccination
or an approved exemption as of their start date. Details relating
to demonstrating compliance with this requirement will be provided
to applicants selected for employment. Applicants who receive an
offer of employment who can provide documentation that the vaccine
is medically contraindicated or who object to vaccination due to a
sincerely held religious belief may make a request for
exemption.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Females,
minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly
encouraged to apply.
Official Title: Mental Health Worker IPrimary Location: United
States-Massachusetts-Fall River 480-482 Stanley StJob: Direct
CareAgency: Department of Mental Health
Keywords: Commonwealth of Massachusetts: Executive Office of, Fall River , Residential Mental Health Worker I, Healthcare , Fall River, Massachusetts
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