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

• Provides oversight of all Western Mass Area Adult Clinical Service Authorization (CSA) activities.
• Implements standards for determining Adult CSA for continuing care services, utilizing clinical criteria established in DMH regulations.
• Ensures that CSA operating procedures for Western Mass Area and Sites are consistent with DMH goals, based on principles of access and customer service, person-centered planning, and trauma-informed care.
• Coordinates the DMH Adult CSA Unit in the Western Mass Area Office and Site Offices; monitors completion of necessary data entry and paperwork
• Ensures adherence to DMH CSA Guidelines and Policies and Procedures, including adherence to required timeframes for completion of authorization process.
• Evaluates applications in accordance with clinical criteria specified in DMH regulations, including criteria related to diagnosis, duration of mental illness, and to the individual's functional impairments related to their mental illness.
• Provides supervision to staff conducting DMH CSA assessments.
• Chairs weekly clinical supervision meetings to review status of outstanding clinical decisions that are under review; includes CSAS staff, Area Medical Director, FTT, and Site office staff as needed;

Required Qualifications:

• LICSW
• Ability to understand, explain and apply the provisions of the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, standards governing Adult community programs.
• Exceptional clinical skills including differential diagnostic understanding, and the capacity to match client needs to services.
• Capacity to communicate effectively in writing and oral expression and to gather information through interviewing, questioning and observing individuals and by examining clinical records
• Skilled in developing psychosocial evaluations, to draw conclusions and to make appropriate recommendations
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, including planning and assigning work; monitoring work performance through periodic evaluations; motivating subordinates to work effectively; and determining the need for disciplinary action and either recommending or initiating disciplinary action
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle

Preferred Qualifications:

• Thoroughness, independence, and excellent written and oral communication skills with proficient usage of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency.

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-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.

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For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Employment & Staffing at 1 (800) 510-4122, Option 4.

Qualifications

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

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: At least three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience as a clinical social worker after earning a Master's degree in social work. Based on assignment to second-level supervisory positions, at least one year of experience must have been in a supervisory capacity.

SUBSTITUTIONS:

- A Doctorate in social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, counseling education, or human services may be substituted for the required nonsupervisory experience on the basis of two years of education for one year of experience.

- No substitution will be permitted for the required supervisory 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.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

A Master's or higher degree in social work is required.

LICENSES:

- Licensure as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Social Work is required.

- Based on assignment, travel may be required. Those employees who elect to use a motor vehicle for travel must have a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's license or the equivalent from another state.

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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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.