Job Description

　　The Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital (WRCH) operated by the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH) is seeking a motivated and experienced Rehabilitation professional to provide prevocational treatment in our Fashion Store and our Business Center. The selected candidate will play a pivotal role in guiding participants through pre-vocational training, providing treatment groups, and fostering their journey towards recovery. In this position, you will utilize your experience to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment. The Fashion Store and Business Center are part of our in-hospital vocational program the vocational work sites provide modalities that reinforce the skills learned in our treatment groups as well as teaching patients prevocational skills, and job readiness skills.

　　Candidates should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong problem-solving abilities, and be able to work independently and as part of a team. The successful candidate must also be able to maintain a flexible work schedule to meet the needs of the clients and the department.

　　Following shifts are available:

　　(2) 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with Saturday/Sunday off

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

　　Develop, implement, and oversee skills training and supported work programs.Facilitate group workshops for clients on interviewing skills, resume writing, work skills, and behaviors to prepare them for job opportunities.Prepare and review reports and recommendations on progress, programs, problems, and treatment outcomes.Attend in-service trainings, seminars, and workshops in Recovery and Rehabilitation, as necessary.Make recommendations for the purchase of equipment and materials for program/service use.Attend meetings to confer with colleagues and present information to enhance treatment effectiveness.Manage the fiscal aspects of trainee payment and documentation while upholding ethical standards in the Rehabilitation profession.

　　Required Qualifications:

　　Familiarity with the principles and techniques of recovery and rehabilitation.Understanding of the various types and symptoms of mental and/or emotional disorders.Proficiency with general report writing methods.Expertise in the methods and techniques of vocational education for Vocational Rehabilitation.Skilled in collecting information through direct questioning and observation of individuals.Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Prior experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant or Occupational Therapy education.Knowledge of both Mental Health and Physical Disability best practices and treatment modalities.Experience working with patients who present with Functional Mobility and Fall risk concerns, neurocognitive disorders, and may need assistance with ADL's.Experience working in a Behavioral Health setting.Ability to provide individual/group treatment that meets the patient's recovery goalsGroup dynamics and group process skills.Skilled in providing Rehabilitation best practice /evidence-based Mental Health Rehabilitative Treatment.Ability to navigate an electronic medical record and document treatment findings, as well as documenting patients' progress towards their recovery goals.Proficient usage of Microsoft Office products including Word, Outlook, and Teams.Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency.

　　About Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital (WRCH):

　　Located on over 100 acres in Worcester, Massachusetts, Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital (WRCH) is part of an integrated network of effective, efficient and culturally competent mental health services. It provides intermediate and long-term inpatient care for individuals with serious and persistent mental illness who live in Massachusetts, as well as individuals requiring specialized court ordered evaluations.

　　WRCH provides inpatient services to 290 adults, inclusive of a Deaf Inpatient Mental Health Service, and 30 adolescents on the ACCU.

　　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.

　　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.

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　　Pre-Offer 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

　　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 Kimberly Lanier, Human Resources, at 508-368-3596.

　　Qualifications

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

　　MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS :

　　REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE: At least two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional or paraprofessional experience in social work, social casework, vocational counseling, employment counseling, rehabilitation counseling, or educational counseling.

　　SUBSTITUTIONS:

　　- A Bachelor's or higher degree in rehabilitation, vocational rehabilitation counseling, education of the physically or emotionally handicapped, education of the multiple handicapped, education of the learning disabled, social work, psychology, human services, or counseling may be substituted for the required experience on the basis of two years of education for one year of experience.

　　- A Bachelor's or higher degree in a major other than rehabilitation, vocational rehabilitation counseling, education of the physically or emotionally handicapped, education of the multiple handicapped, education of the learning disabled, social work, psychology, human services, or counseling may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience on the basis of four years of education for one year of experience.

　　- Licensure as a Licensed Rehabilitation Counselor by the Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health Professionals or Certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification may be substituted for the required experience.

　　- One year of education equals 30 semester hours. Education toward a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed

　　COVID Vaccine: As a condition of employment, depending on job assignment and location, employees may be required to have received COVID-19 vaccination and/or other vaccinations, or to have been approved for a vaccination exemption prior to their start date. Details relating to demonstrating compliance with this requirement will be provided to applicants selected for employment.

　　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.