Mass.gov is hiring: Mental Health Worker I in Boston

The Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health Center operated by the Department of Mental Health (DMH) is seeking a compassionate, talented Mental Health Worker to become a part of a dynamic team.

The selected candidate provides programmatic direct care services to clients, assists in the implementation of rehabilitative behavior and recreational programs, performs client-related housekeeping duties, attends client review meetings, accompanies clients to various appointments, and provides leisure activities to clients.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

1. Completes MHW admission information on clients by interviewing, orienting, and documenting the information on the appropriate forms and communicating priorities to the appropriate people in order that care can be delivered.
2. Contributes to effective interpersonal and community relations to ensure the quality of client’s care and to promote the image of SCFMHC.
3. Ensures assigned coverage and other duties are completed on a daily schedule according to hospital policy confirming a safe and therapeutic environment is maintained.
4. Intervenes in overseeing crisis situations by utilizing hospital policies and procedures to promote the least restrictive alternative to ensure optimal client/staff safety.
5. Maintains commitment to work-related growth and competency through ongoing staff development programs that promote role development.
6. Preserves a safe, clean, and comfortable environment, which complies with accrediting and licensing regulations to protect the client’s privacy and dignity.

Required Qualifications:

1. Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques utilized in the care, development, and treatment of mentally ill individuals.
2. Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
3. Ability to gather information through observing and questioning individuals.
4. Capacity to interact with people who are under physical and/or emotional stress.
5. Ability to work in a team setting and in group situations.
6. Capacity to transport heavy objects or persons.
7. Demonstrated knowledge of safety practices and procedures followed in a mental health facility, including evacuation of patients/clients.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience working with individuals with serious, persistent mental illness, substance abuse, and/or who have experienced homelessness.
2. Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency.

Please Note: This is a 40-hour per week night shift position (11p-7a) with every other weekend off on 4 East. Days off are Week 1 Sunday and Thursday, Week 2 Tuesday and Saturday. Employees in this position will be required to perform mandatory overtime.

Agency Mission:

The Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health Center (Fuller), a 60-bed inpatient psychiatric facility, provides comprehensive, 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.

We envision an environment that is committed to preventing restraint and seclusion in which leadership and staff model compassion, caring, and hope.

An environment where individuals' strengths are recognized and utilized to foster hope, facilitate self-determination, and promote physical health and well-being so the individual can become more resilient, forge lasting community alliances, and support living a fulfilling life.

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 this link.

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

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