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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 duties are a general summary and not all inclusive) * Provides skilled substance use screening and assessments to individuals served, utilizing clinical interviews with individuals, families, significant others and community providers (with appropriate authorization), review of collateral information including medical records, police and court documents and observation of the individual.__ * Engages with individuals served, clarifies the individual’s goals and readiness for change, and develops person centered goals and interventions for inclusion in the person’s treatment and recovery care plan. * Collaborates with the individual served and with members of the person’s multidisciplinary treatment team in order to develop a care plan that is based on individual strengths, needs, goals and aspirations. * Provides direct individual counseling to support clients in addressing issues of substance use and the effects of substances in their lives. * Develops and provides direct group education and recovery services to clients with Substance Use/Mental Health and Co-occurring disorders. * Documents substance use screening, assessment, treatment plan goals and interventions, and individual and group services using the Electronic Medical Record. * Collaborates with assigned clinical social worker, and other treatment team members, in identification and accessing community-based substance abuse services (inclusive of Acute Residential, Sober Living, Intensive Outpatient Support, Outpatient substance use/mental health services, and self-help groups). __ __ Required Qualifications: * Knowledge of addiction and evidence based practices for assessment/treatment including: Motivational interviewing, Stages of Change, Cognitive Behavioral Treatment, and Mutual-help meetings. __ * Knowledge and understanding of Cultural diversity in implementation of substance use and mental health treatment program Ability to work independently and demonstrate creativity in promoting and advancing program initiatives. __ * Ability to demonstrate empathy and respect for all clients and to integrate client’s strengths, goals and aspirations in treatment planning. __ * Demonstrates skill in report writing and documentation. __ * Demonstrates knowledge of professional and ethical standards. __ * Ability to develop, implement and evaluate treatment programs. __ Preferred Qualifications: * Broad knowledge and experience in working with diverse client populations who have SU/MH and/or COD issues. * Experienced in assessing SU/MH and/or COD and providing individual counseling and recovery based groups in an inpatient unit. * Ability to develop and conduct educational trainings on SU/MH and/or COD License Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or eligible for licensure within two years of hire. * Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency. **** 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 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. * * 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. 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. 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: Substance Abuse Counselor Location: Massachusetts-Boston-85 East Newton Street Requisition ID: 250004HF State of Massachusetts

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