ACCS Community Mental Health Clinician

The Department of Mental Health's Brockton Multi Service Center (BMSC) is seeking an experienced Community Mental Health Clinician for the Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS) program. The successful candidate will be a part of a multi-disciplinary team that provides comprehensive services to individuals living in the community. The ACCS Clinician/Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA) is responsible for leading trauma informed, person centered assessment& treatment planning activities and ensuring the interventions utilize evidence raised interventions &/or best practices, when clinically appropriate. Will provide face-to-face community-based services to assigned persons in their homes, homeless shelters, in hospital settings or any other setting in which the person served resides or currently requires services. Areas of focus will include engagement, assessment & treatment planning, risk mitigation, skill building, support through life & care transitions, health monitoring, integration with care coordination entities. Please Note: This position is 40 hours per week. The selected candidate will work on the first shift from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The days off are Sunday and Monday. Duties and Responsibilities (these duties and responsibilities are not all inclusive): Works as primary clinician for assigned persons served and is accountable for all service components provided by the team. Responsible for the coordination and completion of the Comprehensive Assessment by meeting with the client, family and any other individuals that can provide information as well as by gathering and incorporating outside documentation. Responsible the development, of person served Community Service Plan (CSP) in coordination with other service providers through meeting with the person served, knowledge of the person served history, in order to assist the person served in learning the necessary skills to live successfully in the community. Conducts ongoing assessments; actively participates in discharge planning; assumes primary responsibility for developing, writing, implementing, evaluating, & revising overall treatment/recovery goals. Serves on and provides clinical leadership to an integrated team which includes Group Living Environment(s) by attending regular team meetings, by coming prepared to present psychosocial history, mental status, diagnosis, treatment provided, and treatment planned for assigned cases. Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience working with people with chronic mental illness. Bi-lingual preferred. Special Requirements: As a Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts, one of the following Massachusetts License(s) is required for this function: Physician, Registered Nurse, Psychologist, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Registered Occupational Therapist, Licensed Rehabilitation Counselor or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). Current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's license or equivalent license from the state in which you reside for travel. DMH Mission Statement: The Brockton Multi Service Center (BMSC) provides comprehensive services to adults with mental health diagnoses. BMSC programs include Case Management, Adult Community Clinical Services, Program of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) and outpatient services. The Brockton Multi Service Center is a Joint Commission certified facility. In all we always aspire to create an environment which promotes growth and independence for clients, families, and employees alike. We offer an excellent salary and benefit package including, tuition remission, health insurance, alternative work schedules, educational/certification incentives (as per Union Contract), shift and w/e differentials. 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 Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form. For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Human Resources at 1-, Option 4. First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. Applicants must have (A) at least four (4) years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, case management or clinical/therapeutic experience (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below. Based on assignment, travel may be required. Incumbents who elect to use a motor vehicle for travel must have a current and valid motor vehicle driver's license at a class level specific to assignment. Substitutions: I. A Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field may substitute for two (2) years of the required (A) experience. Based on assignment as Qualified Intellectual Disabled Professionals, within the Department of Developmental Services, a Bachelor's degree or higher in social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, counseling education, education of the physically or emotionally handicapped, education of the multiple handicapped, education of the learning disabled, human services, rehabilitation, rehabilitation counseling, nursing, recreation therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, music therapy, physical education or other a related field is required. Based on assignment as a Mental Health Case Manager or Forensic Transition Team Coordinator, within the Department of Mental Health, a Bachelor's degree or higher in social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, counseling education, education of the physically or emotionally handicapped, education of the multiple handicapped, education of the learning disabled, human services, rehabilitation counseling, education or other a related field is required. 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. COVID Vaccine: As a condition of employment, depending on job assignment and location, employees may be required to have received COVID-19 vaccination and/or other vaccinations, or to have been approved for a vaccination exemption prior to their start date. Details relating to demonstrating compliance with this requirement will be provided to applicants selected for employment. 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.