Clinical Social Worker
5 days ago
Description
Taunton State Hospital is seeking an experienced Clinical Social Worker A/B for the Social Work Department. This position will develop psychosocial assessments; develop treatment plans; provide clinical social work services to patients, including individual, group and family treatment; and coordinates discharge planning under the supervision from a clinical social worker of a higher grade who provides guidance on policy, assigns work, and reviews performance.
Please Note: This position is 40 hours per week. The incumbent will work on the day shift from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Days off are Sunday and Saturday.
Duties and Responsibilities (these are a general summary and not all inclusive):
- Obtains information through interviews with patients, relatives and community based mental health professionals to provide psychosocial assessment for treatment planning.
- Attends interdisciplinary treatment conferences to present psychosocial data for the purpose of developing and reviewing treatment plans.
- Provides clinical social work services to patients and their families, using various treatment approaches in both individual and group treatment for the purpose of increasing patient’s level of functioning and to educate families.
- Coordinates discharge planning for patients by means of treatment planning conferences involving patients, relatives, community caregivers and team members to insure the most appropriate living and aftercare arrangements.
- Participates in supervision on a regular basis and through case review and discussion is instructed in improving diagnostic and treatment skills.
- Continues to improve skills through the completion of all mandatory staff development classes and participation in social work-related continuing education programs.
- Data entry of a confidential nature is performed in a timely and accurate fashion in keeping with established policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to the age related, cultural and spiritual needs of the patients served.
- Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency.
- 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. Based on assignment, travel may be required.
- Those employees who elect to use a motor vehicle for travel must have a current and valid Mass. Class D Motor Vehicle Operator’s license or the equivalent from another state.
Taunton State Hospital (TSH) operated by the Department of Mental Health (DMH) is a 62-bed inpatient facility that provides continuing care inpatient services to adults with major mental illnesses. The hospital is a leader in the successful integration of the Principles of Recovery and a rehabilitation philosophy into the treatment model and a part of the Southeast Area which works closely with the inpatient treatment teams to facilitate patients’ discharge back to the community.
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.
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 questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 and select option #4.
Qualifications
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.
Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate’s years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.
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.
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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: Clinical Social Worker (A/B)
Primary Location
: United States-Massachusetts-Taunton-60 Hodges Avenue
Job
: Community and Social Services
Agency
: Department of Mental Health
Schedule
: Full-time
Shift
: Day
Job Posting
: Dec 26, 2024, 4:19:52 PM
Number of Openings
: 1
Salary
: 76,173.76 - 103,920.70 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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