Mental Health Worker I

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Fall River (MA)

On-site

USD 49,000 - 62,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

The Fall River ACCS is seeking a Residential Mental Health Worker I to provide day-to-day care and rehabilitative services to adults with major mental illness, helping them learn skills for independence. The role emphasizes therapeutic engagement, skill-building, and community integration within the ACCS program.

Work is 40 hours per week on a night shift (Sun/Mon/Tue/Fri/Sat/Sun, 11 PM–7:00 AM) with Wed/Thu as days off.

Qualifications

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: None.
MAP certification required within 6 months of entering the position or 3 examination opportunities.
Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Driver's License or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Provides rehabilitative services to persons with major mental illness in ACCS (residential).
Assist in the development and implementation of treatment plans and teaching daily living skills.
Maintain a trauma-informed, person-centered atmosphere while engaging persons served in their Rehabilitation and Recovery.
Assist in the development of independent living skills (hygiene, nutrition, cooking, housekeeping, money management, transportation).
Engage individuals in meaningful activities and community integration to improve quality of life.
Assist with coping strategies, safety planning and use of MAP-related materials.
Knowledge of medications used with the program and ability to teach medication adherence through MAP training.
Develop and implement Individual Action Plans through observation of the person served.
Transports or arranges transportation for persons served as needed.

Job description

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Job Description - Mental Health Worker I (260005I0)

Job Description

Mental Health Worker I - ( 260005I0 )

Description

The Fall River Adult Community Clinical Services Program (ACCS) is seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals for the position of Residential Mental Health Worker (MHW I), who desire a rewarding career making a difference in the lives of individuals. Our ideal candidate for this position will provide day-to-day care to individuals by providing rehabilitative services to persons with major mental illness in the ACCS program, while instructing and assisting clients in learning skills of daily living to promote independence. The selected candidate will possess strong therapeutic interpersonal skills to encourage and motivate individuals in their recovery to work towards treatment goals.

Please Note

This position is 40 hours per week. The work schedule is, Sun/Mon/Tue/Fri/Sat/Sun. from 11 PM to 7:00 AM with Days Off: Wed/Thurs.

Employees in this position will be required to perform mandatory overtime.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provides rehabilitative services to persons with major mental illness in ACCS (residential).
Assist in the development and implementation of treatment plans for person servedand using skills as well as accessing resources to achieve treatment goals, manage symptoms and live productive and meaningful lives.
Maintain a trauma informed person-centered atmosphere while engaging persons served in their Rehabilitation and Recovery.
Assist persons served in development of independent living skills, such as personal hygiene, nutrition, cooking, housekeeping, clothing maintenance, money management, and accessing/utilizing public transportation, by utilizing motivational interviewing skills, counseling techniques, role modeling and/or other individualized or group best practices to promote persons served growth.
Engage persons individually and/or in group, in the development of meaningful activities, such as recreational, educational, health and fitness activities within the program and the community to foster an improved quality of life.
Assist person served with utilizing coping strategies, natural supports and safety planning when necessary.
Knowledge of all medications used with the program, including their indications, risks and side effects and the ability to teach persons served about their medications and how to take them appropriately by utilizing Medication Administration Program (MAP) related material and training.
Assist in the development and implementation of person served Individual Action Plans through direct observation of the person served full knowledge of the person served history and engagement with the person served in order to assist them in learning the necessary skills to live successfully in the community.
Transports or arranges transportation for persons served that need that level of service.

Special Requirements

MAP Certification - In accordance with an agreement between the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Mental Health and AFSCME/Council 93, employees assigned to a work unit where the Medication Administration Program (MAP) is used are required to pass MAP certification within 6 months of entering the position or 3 examination opportunities, whichever comes first. Employees are required to maintain MAP certification as long as you are working in said program.
Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Driver's License or equivalent required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual (Portuguese, Spanish, Khmer) or multilingual
CPR and First Aid Certification

Experience in the human service field and specifically experience with individuals with mental illness or other disabilities

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.

About the Dr. John C. Corrigan Community Mental Health Center

The Dr. John C. Corrigan Mental Health Center/Fall River Site 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. Our mission is to provide person centered care to individuals of diverse backgrounds. We always aspire to create an environment which promotes recovery, resiliency, growth and independence for those we serve and their families as well as to create an environment where employees can learn and grow.

A criminal background checkwill 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.

For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Human Resources at1-800-510-4122, Option 4.

Qualifications

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 .

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.

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.

You are 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.

Primary Location

Job

Direct Care

Agency

Department of Mental Health

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Night

Job Posting

Aug 13, 2026, 1:33:08 PM

Number of Openings