Substance Abuse Counselor - (240003ZN)
The Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health Center is seeking a substance abuse counselor to provide substance abuse and mental health services for adult clients who are in various stages of change regarding recognition and treatment of substance use disorders. Primary focus is to reduce relapse and recidivism through assessment, engagement, education, and person center care in an inpatient setting that provides forensic mental health evaluations, care and treatment. The substance use counselor collaborates with members of a multidisciplinary team refers individuals with substance use issues to community-based care upon discharge. The Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Mental health Center, (Fuller) 60 bed inpatient psychiatric facility provides comprehensive, information and timely forensic evaluations for individuals to determine pre-trial competency and or criminal responsibility. We also provide quality, integrated care to support an individual’s recovery process through ongoing psychiatric treatment and care.
Duties and Responsibilities: (these are a general summary and not all inclusive)
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Please Note: This is a full time, first shift position 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with Saturday and Sunday off.
DMH Mission:
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 Record 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 ADA Reasonable Accommodation Request Form.
For questions regarding this requisition, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1-800- 510-4122 Ext. #4
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
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.
In addition applicants must have at least four (4) years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, case management of clinical/therapeutic experience.
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.
Comprehensive Benefits
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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.
Official Title: Human Services Coordinator II
: United States-Massachusetts-Boston-85 East Newton Street
: Community and Social Services
: Department of Mental Health
: Full-time
: Day
: Apr 10, 2024, 8:00:13 PM
: 1
: 69,039.62 - 94,187.34 Yearly
If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: William Herbert /William.L.Herbert3@mass.gov - 6173488473
Bargaining Unit: 08-SEIU - Local 509 - Social/Rehabilitation
Confidential: No
Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: No
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