Mental Health Jobs in Boston, MA

This is a seasonal position for a duration of 90 days, with no extension.

The Erich Lindemann Mental Health Center is looking for a motivated Mental Health Worker I for the Lindemann Inn Shelter. The selected candidate will join a diverse and dynamic team to provide direct care and support to shelter guests and to foster a compassionate, safe and therapeutic environment within the shelter. The ideal candidate has experience working with clients with serious, persistent mental illness, substance abuse and/ or who have experienced homelessness. The selected candidate must be flexible and able to work collaboratively with shelter guests and other staff in a challenging environment. The Lindemann Inn is an emergency homeless shelter for clients of the Department of Mental Health consisting of a 60- bed CoEd Unit and a 20-bed Women's Unit and located inside the Erich Lindemann Mental Health Center. The Lindemann Inn is committed to promoting the independence and self-determination of those we serve as a step toward successful transition to permanent housing.

Schedule: Friday through Tuesday 1st shift: 6:45a-3:15p, days off Wednesday and Thursday. Employees in this position will be required to perform mandatory overtime.

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

• Assists, instructs and supervises clients in the Lindemann Inn with their ADL skills (i.e. showers, meals, laundry, housekeeping, etc.)

• Provides, participates and supervises recreational activities for the clients.

• Meets with clients upon admission to the shelter, explains and answers any questions regarding the shelter rules and expectations.

• Provides administrative and clerical support to maintain basic shelter operations as needed.

• Assesses and responds with an appropriate and effective therapeutic intervention to clients in crisis.

• Maintains a clean, safe and comfortable environment for shelter guests and staff.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and to gather information through observing and questioning individuals

• Talent for communicating effectively in oral expression, writing clearly and concisely, and developing ideas in logical sequence.

• Skilled in interaction with people who are under emotional stress with the ability to maintain a calm manner in stressful or emergency situations.

• Capacity to work in a team setting and in group situations.

• Committed to professional growth and development.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with individuals with serious, persistent mental illness, substance abuse and/or who have experienced homelessness.

• Driver’s license.

• Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency.

This is a seasonal position for a duration of 90 days, with no extension. Seasonal positions do not offer employee benefits with the exception of sick time accruals.

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.

ADA Reasonable Accommodation:

If you require a reasonable accommodation with the application/interview process, please contact us at: EOHHS Candidate ADA Requests

For questions regarding this requisition, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1-800- 510-4122 Ext. #4.

Qualifications

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: None.

Incumbents may be required to have a current and valid motor vehicle driver’s license at a class level specific to assignment.

Based on assignment: Incumbents are required upon successful completion of a training program to obtain and maintain one or more of the following certifications: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), first aid, and Medication Administration Program (MAP) certification.

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