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The Department of Mental Health (DMH) is seeking a dynamic candidate with social work experience to serve as an Inpatient Clinical Social Worker A/B. The incumbent will provide social work services to adults on an acute psychiatric unit utilizing a multidisciplinary team approach and client centered, trauma informed model. The selected candidate will provide supportive counseling to individuals and families including treatment and discharge planning, implement specifically assigned tasks related to treatment plans for patients, review patients progress and recommends and arranges for the transfer of patients to other programs or facilities. In addition, the candidate will provide therapeutic groups on the IPU. _ Please Note:_ This position is full-time, 40 hours per week. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, with Sunday and Saturday off. _ Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):_ * Admission assessments, treatment planning and service as social work resource to assist in obtaining patient's medical benefits. * Discharge planning and aftercare coordination with patients, their community providers, community caregivers, relatives, and other members of their community team. * Documents assessments, reports, and notes as is required by the Department of Social Work and DMH standards. * Provide therapy groups to clients on a 16-bed inpatient unit and document in accordance with facility policies and procedures. * Active participation in case conferences and daily rounds by presenting clients psychosocial data. _Required Qualifications:_ * Current and valid licensures as a Licensed Certified Social Worker or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Social Work. * Demonstrated experience with the principals and practices of clinical and social psychology and the human services field. * Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with others and work cooperatively and effectively with staff members, patients, and the representatives of community organizations. * Knowledge of the organization and functions of community mental health programs and a capability to work cooperatively and effectively with staff members, patients, and the representatives of community organizations. * Proficiency with the principles, practices and techniques of counseling and the fundamental types and problems of mental disorders. * Competence with the provisions of the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, specifications, standards, and guidelines governing assigned unit activities. * An aptitude for establishing rapport with person from different ethnic, cultural and/or economic backgrounds, interacting with people who are under physical and/or emotional stress and handling stressful emergency situations. _ Preferred Qualifications: _ * Knowledge of community service network * Experience working with individuals with mental illness. * Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency. _ About the Pocasset Mental Health Center on Cape Cod:_ The Pocasset Mental Health Center provides comprehensive services to adults and children. Programs include a 16-bed acute in-patient unit, Case Management, Day Treatment Program, and Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS). The Pocasset Mental Health Center is a Joint Commission certified facility. In all we always aspire to create an environment which promotes growth and independence for patients, families, and employee alike. Learn more about our important work: https://www.mass.gov/locations/pocasset-mental-health-center _ DMH Vision and Mission:_ The Department of Mental Health, as the State Mental Health Authority, 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. This critical mission is accomplished by working in partnership with other state agencies, individuals, families, providers, and communities. _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 and click on "Information for Job Applicants." 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. 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. *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! 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. Job: Community and Social Services* *Organization: Department of Mental Health *Title: *Inpatient Clinical Social Worker (CSW A/B) Location: Massachusetts-Pocasset-830 County Road Requisition ID: 2400065W