Seasonal Mental Health Worker I

Massachusetts Department of Public Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick time accruals

Job summary

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health seeks a Seasonal Mental Health Worker I to support the Lindemann Inn Shelter. This 90-day role focuses on direct care, supervising ADL activities, and fostering a safe, therapeutic environment for guests.

The position requires calm crisis intervention, teamwork, and effective communication. Evening shifts with mandatory overtime may apply, and benefits are limited to sick time accruals.

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 under emotional stress with the ability to remain calm in emergencies.
• Capacity to work in a team setting and in group situations.
• Committed to professional growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Assists, instructs and supervises clients in the Lindemann Inn with ADL skills (showers, meals, laundry, etc).
• Provides and supervises recreational activities for clients.
• Meets with clients on admission to explain shelter rules and expectations.
• Provides administrative support to shelter operations as needed.
• Assesses and responds with therapeutic intervention to clients in crisis.
• Maintains a clean, safe environment for shelter guests and staff.

Skills

Follow instructions

Effective communication

Crisis intervention

Teamwork

Professional growth

Job description

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Job Description - Seasonal Mental Health Worker I (2600060Z)

Job Description

Seasonal Mental Health Worker I - ( 2600060Z )

Description

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-Tuesday 2nd shift, 2:45p-11:15p, 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, protect human rights and supports mental health training and research.

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.

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

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 casino? (Should be "appropri`) sorry I think there might be a mis-s transcription. But basically this is not important as it does not matter; the taste is great for the curriculum. I don't ... ( ??? )? I'm just writing random text now complaining about this? I don't want to remain plot? anyways. I don't think we can proceed. Maybe I will finish it. Apologies for the mistake. I am obviously going to provide normal content again..

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.

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