MA Mental Health Center

The Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health Center is seeking an experienced and professional Office Clerk IV who will provide administrative support for an inpatient unit. The selected candidate should be flexible, dependable, and interact well with professional staff, clerical support staff and patients. The Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health Center is an inpatient hospital of the Department of Mental Health. Please Note: This is a full-time position, 37.5 hours Monday through Friday with weekends off. Duties and Responsibilities: (these duties are a general Summary and not all inclusive): Provides coordination of patient and unit information to ensure facilitation of accurate and timely communication. Facilitates and contributes to the efficient operations of the Unit so that communication on the Unit both within the department and interdepartmentally is maintained. Coordinates patient schedules and appointments on and off the Unit to ensure...

This is a seasonal position for an anticipated duration of 90 days. The Department of Mental Health (DMH) Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital is seeking a dynamic candidate who will provide direct patient care services to individuals by participating and instructing activities of daily living including, but not limited to personal care, community integration and recreation/leisure to ensure daily needs, rehabilitation needs, and human rights are met. Mental Health Workers treat all patients with dignity and respect through interactions which affirm the individual’s needs and preferences and by optimally integrating their perspective into all facets of care. Please Note : This Summer session is restricted to a maximum 90-day appointment from date of hire. This position is full-time, 40 hours per week. The work schedule will vary. All shifts available. Seasonal positions do not offer employee benefits with the exception of sick time accruals. It will be necessary...

The Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital (WRCH) is seeking a creative, dynamic, and committed Occupational Therapist to fill a full-time Occupational Therapist I position. The Occupational Therapist will provide occupational therapy rehabilitative service by delivering evidenced–based and best practices evaluations and treatments. The Occupational Therapist will evaluate both psycho-social and daily functioning though informed evaluations, recommending and providing evidence-based interventions. They must work collaboratively with both the rehabilitations and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Please Note: This is a full-time, 40-hour position on Unit E1/E2. The schedule is 8:00 AM- 4:30 PM. Monday through Friday. The days off are Saturday and Sunday. Duties and Responsibilities (these are a general summary and not all inclusive): Evaluates client’s needs for Occupational Therapy through interview, observation, record review and by conducting diagnostic tests...

The Department of Mental Health (DMH) is seeking to fill the position of Maintenance Working Foreman. The selected candidate will be responsible for assisting the Property Manager in maintaining the overall operations of the DMH properties. The Maintenance Working Foreman may be required to oversee or participate in the maintenance and repairs to the properties. Please Note: This is a full-time, 37.5 hours/week position. The schedule for this position is 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with Saturday/Sunday off. This position is designated an Emergency position and at times may be asked to work weekends. Duties and Responsibilities (These duties and responsibilities are not all inclusive): Inspects property on a daily basis and reports safety hazards or needed repairs to the Property Manager. Assists/performs regular maintenance or repairs to the building and related structures such as painting, masonry or woodworking. Provides assistance with...

The Department of Mental Health, Tewksbury Hospital, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced RN to work with resilient patients navigating their journey on the road to recovery. 1st shift 7:00a.-3:30pm, days off Wed/Sat, Sun/Fri Employees in this position will be required to perform mandatory overtime. Duties and Responsibilities (these are a general summary and not all inclusive): Provides nursing care for patients by following professional, hospital, departmental and certification standards to maintain quality care. Identifies and addresses patient needs by performing nursing assessments, developing nursing interventions and participating in interdisciplinary team meetings to facilitate discharge. Performs duties of medication and treatment nurse following pertinent policies and procedures to carry out physician's orders in a safe and therapeutic manner. Works with patients by providing instruction to facilitate the independent management of their...

The Department of Mental Health, Tewksbury Hospital, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced RN to work with resilient patients navigating their journey on the road to recovery. 2nd shift 3:00pm-11:30pm , days off Tue/Sat, Sun/Thu Employees in this position will be required to perform mandatory overtime. Duties and Responsibilities (these are a general summary and not all inclusive): Provides nursing care for patients by following professional, hospital, departmental and certification standards to maintain quality care. Identifies and addresses patient needs by performing nursing assessments, developing nursing interventions and participating in interdisciplinary team meetings to facilitate discharge. Performs duties of medication and treatment nurse following pertinent policies and procedures to carry out physician's orders in a safe and therapeutic manner. Works with patients by providing instruction to facilitate the independent management of their...

This is a seasonal position for an anticipated duration of 90 days. The Fall River Adult Community Clinical Services Program (ACCS) is seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals 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 is a seasonal position for an anticipated duration of 90 days. These positions are 40 hours per week. The work schedule will vary. All shifts available. Seasonal positions do not offer employee...

The Department of Mental Health (DMH) is seeking dedicated, compassionate, and exceptional Registered Nurses who desire a rewarding career making a difference in the lives of individuals. The Registered Nurse II assesses the health care needs of the patients and assures their needs are met. All interactions will be person centered utilizing a person first approach with safety of all being the number one priority while acknowledging the dignity of risk. Prepares, administers and documents patient medications and treatment. Functions as a member of multidisciplinary treatment team, assume responsibility for nursing care on the inpatient unit. Maintain patient and nursing records. Follow all the standards and practices of nursing including all DMH facility and nursing policies. Accepts responsibilities and assures patient safety and supervises staff. Please Note : This is a 40 hour per week position for the night shift, working 11:15pm to 7:15am with rotating weekends...

The Department of Mental Health (DMH) is seeking a dynamic human services professional to serve as Benefits Coordinator (Patient Care Reimbursement Investigator). This professional will work within the Social Work Department in the DMH-run inpatient psychiatric hospital units of the Metro Boston Mental Health Units (MBMHU) within Lemuel Shattuck Hospital. The incumbent of this position will assemble and process applications for entitlements and insurance for all patients admitted to MBMHU, to include MassHealth, SSI and SSDI, and will collaborate with clinical teams and LSH treasurer to perform duties related to the management of dependent funds where applicable, provide coaching and psychoeducation to patients to improve budgeting and money management skills, and will assist patients with purchasing of personal needs items when needed. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, has excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and is compassionate, flexible and...

This is a seasonal position for an anticipated duration of 90 days. The Dr. John C. Corrigan Mental Health Center is seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals for the position of a Registered Nurse II who desires a rewarding career making a difference in the lives of individuals. Our ideal candidate for this position will work with and assist other professional staff in providing day-to-day direct care to individuals on a 16-bed secured inpatient unit with serious and persistent mental illness, including monitoring patient’s behaviors, providing direct nursing care and patient teaching in regard to health and wellness, medication and illness management. 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 is a seasonal position for an anticipated duration of 90 days. This position is full-time, 40 hours per week. The work...

This is a seasonal position for an anticipated duration of 90 days. The Dr. John C. Corrigan Mental Health Center is seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals for the position of Mental Health Worker I who desire a rewarding career making a difference in the lives of individuals. Our ideal candidate for this position will assist professional staff in providing day-to-day direct care to individuals on a 16-bed secured inpatient unit with serious and persistent mental illness. The MHW, supervised by the RN and LPN, assists professional staff in providing direct care treatment for mentally ill clients in an acute care setting by providing programmatic direct care services daily 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 is a...

The Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH) Homeless Outreach Team is seeking a Human Services Coordinator I (HSC) to provide outreach and engagement to individuals that are experiencing homelessness, substance abuse and other mental health challenges. The successful candidate for this position will visit individuals in the shelters, streets and drop in shelters to assist in engaging in services, treatment, coordinate with community mental health services. Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive): Provides Outreach to individuals in the community that are in need of crisis intervention services and/or arranges for emergency crisis Provides outreach and identify community based services such as the shelters and streets to assist with engaging individuals who choose not to engage in services. Conducts intakes, assess for needed services and makes referrals to appropriate community services. Provide detailed and...

The Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital (WRCH), under the direction of the Department of Mental Health (DMH), is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and compassionate candidate to serve as a Clinical Social Worker (A/B ) for Adolescent Services. The selected candidate will provide clinical casework assessment, treatment and discharge planning to patients and their families, provides clinical social work consolation to treatment team, other disciplines, and community agencies. Please Note: This is a full-time 40 hour position . The schedule for this position is from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The days off are Saturday and Sunday. Duties and Responsibilities (these are a general summary and not all inclusive): Provides clinical social work assessments of patients, this involves conducting clinical interviews with patients, families, and significant others to formulate a psychosocial assessment. Participates in the interdisciplinary treatment...

Description - External The Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH) Metro Boston Erich Lindemann Site is seeking a Human Services Coordinator I (HSC) with strong attributes in the Human Services field to work in the Greater Boston Area. The successful candidate for this position will work with adults who have been determined to be eligible for DMH services. The core function of this position is to help individuals maintain their stability in the community, provide resources, crisis stabilization and assist with assessment of their mental health needs and psychiatric services. Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive): Implements creative engagement strategies, including regularly scheduled face-to-face contact, in accordance with the needs of the individual, family, and community providers. Promotes sustained involvement and collaboration to help the person served achieve their goals and maintain community...

This is a seasonal position for a duration of 90 days, with no extension. The Erich Lindemann Mental Health Center is looking for a motivated Mental Health Worker I for the Lindemann Inn Shelter. The selected candidate will join a diverse and dynamic team to provide direct care and support to shelter guests and to foster a compassionate, safe and therapeutic environment within the shelter. The ideal candidate has experience working with clients with serious, persistent mental illness, substance abuse and/ or who have experienced homelessness. The selected candidate must be flexible and able to work collaboratively with shelter guests and other staff in a challenging environment. The Lindemann Inn is an emergency homeless shelter for clients of the Department of Mental Health consisting of a 60- bed CoEd Unit and a 20-bed Women's Unit and located inside the Erich Lindemann Mental Health Center. The Lindemann Inn is committed to promoting the independence and...

General Summary The Department of Mental Health, Tewksbury Hospital is seeking a highly motivated and experienced RN, Charge Nurse to work with resilient patients navigating their journey on the road to recovery. Please Note : Full time 40-hour position 1st shift, 7:00am-3:30pm , days off: Sun/Thu, Tue/Sat Employees in this position will be required to perform mandatory overtime Duties and Responsibilities (these are a general summary and not all inclusive): Provides nursing care for patients by following professional, hospital, departmental and certification standards to maintain quality care. Identifies and addresses patient needs by performing nursing assessments, developing nursing interventions and participating in interdisciplinary team meetings to facilitate discharge. Performs duties of medication and treatment nurse following pertinent policies and procedures to carry out physician's orders in a safe and therapeutic manner. Works with patients...

The Department of Mental Health Community Transition Program is seeking a conscientious individual to fill the role of Mental Health Worker I, within a residential program in Walpole, MA. Please note : This is a full time 40 hours per week position for 2nd shift 3:00pm - 11:30pm. Days off are Week 1 Sunday/ Wednesday and Week 2 Wednesday/Saturday Employees in this position will be required to work mandatory overtime. Duties and Responsibilities (these are a general summary and not all inclusive): Provide direct care services to clients by supervising & instructing activities of daily living including but not limited to personal care, community integration, & recreation/leisure to ensure daily needs, rehab needs & human rights of clients are met. Assist in development of client Individual Assessment Plans (IAPs) and complete progress notes and all related documentation. Supervise and/or assist clients in self-medication by following specific...

The Department of Mental Health (DMH) is seeking an experienced Forensic Psychologist who will provide forensic services and evaluation to individuals with mental illness and substance abuse who become involved with the courts and the criminal justice system; or who present with need for a risk assessment. The incumbent will conduct court ordered evaluations and risk assessments for individuals at court or in community settings, court ordered forensic evaluations on pre-trial and post-adjudication defendants such as competence to stand trial, criminal responsibility and aid in sentencing. The incumbent will conduct statutory evaluations pertaining to involuntary commitment to the mental health or substance use disorder inpatient systems; assessing mental status and answering dispositional questions; providing the court with other non-statutory evaluations and with clinical consultation. The Psychologist also provides consultation to inpatient and community-based staff on...

Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital (WRCH), operated by the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH), is seeking a dedicated Psychologist II to play a crucial role in providing comprehensive mental health services. This position involves performing admission assessments, specialized clinical risk assessments, and diagnostic evaluations, including psychological testing. You will engage in acute risk assessment and treatment planning on either a continuing care or court evaluation unit. Collaboration with interdisciplinary colleagues is essential, as you will offer consultation and deliver both individual and group therapy. Working under the guidance of Psychologist IVs, your contributions will be integral to the effective delivery of psychology services. As a Psychologist II, you will practice independently, maintaining the highest professional standards and meeting all requirements of the WRCH Professional Staff Organization. This role not only demands clinical...

This is a seasonal position for a duration of 90 days, with no extension. The Metro Boston Area Department of Mental Health (DMH) is currently hiring for the position of Seasonal Security Team Specialist I. Multiple Shifts Available: Schedule: 11:00am – 7:00pm, days off are Thursday and Friday Schedule: 3:00pm – 11:00pm, days off are Thursday and Friday Schedule: 11:00pm – 7:00am, days off are Friday and Saturday Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive): Patrols all buildings, grounds, and adjacent areas of the hospital at regular intervals and guards against trespass, theft, fire, and damage to property. Maintains order among visitors and staff; maintains motor vehicle traffic controls on hospital grounds including parking, speeding and other traffic conditions and takes necessary measures to prevent unauthorized use of hospital roads and parking facilities. Performs security duties such...

The Department of Mental Health (DMH) is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated, and experienced individual to fill the role of Contract Specialist. This position is responsible for coordinating and processing contract payment activities for the DMH Management and Budget Purchase of Service (POS) Department. Assist in the preparation and analysis of expense reporting; budgetary and financial analysis; and other duties as required. Duties and Responsibilities (these are a general summary and not all inclusive): Processes all payment and disbursement aspects of a contract portfolio related to multiple programs and providers within the Department. Utilizes Electronic Invoicing Management (EIM), MOSAIC and CIW to monitor and report contract activities. Serve as a POS accounts payable liaison with respective managers throughout the Department. Provides assistance in the development of the POS spending plans for the various Areas within the Department. Performs auditing,...

The Department of Mental Health (DMH), Southeastern Area, Pocasset Mental Health Center is seeking a dynamic candidate to serve as a Security Team Specialist (STS I). The incumbent will perform security related duties to ensure the safety and security of the institution, and the population served. Monitor the safety of facility by patrolling building, grounds and adjacent areas. Incumbent will enforce Department of Mental Health Regulations and Policies. Please Note : The selected candidate's work schedule will be 40 hours per week working the second shift (3:00pm-11:00pm) with Thursday and Friday off. The primary work location will be Pocasset; however, this position will support all sites in the Southeast Area as needed. Duties and Responsibilities (these are a general summary and not all inclusive): Patrols the buildings and grounds at routine intervals by foot and motor vehicle in order to maintain site/facility safety and security and to detect and prevent...