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

• Conducts individual and group counseling sessions with clients and family members to provide spiritual assistance.
• Consults with staff, treatment teams, administrative and/or program groups to identify needs establish programs and facilitate the provision of WRCH services.
• Conducts spirituality assessments on newly admitted patients and as clinically needed.
• Provides pastoral care and counseling in times of crisis and provides consultation on issues related to religion, morality, and ethics.
• Offers spiritual/religious education/support addressing the needs of the individual served.
• Consults with facility administrators regarding spiritual/religious activities, and any issues related to morals, ethics, values, death and dying and human rights, as these issues impact up on clients, their family members and facility staff.
• Advocates with Human Rights Committees and facility administrators for religious, civil, and human rights of clients and staff and facilitates the expression of values leading the fulfillment of human potential.
• Provides coordination of all staff-based and contracted Chaplain services of all chaplains working within WRCH.
• Participates in denominational and interfaith organizations as well as conferences, workshops, seminars, and other continuing education opportunities to enhance religious and clinical competencies and/or to maintain religious standing.
• Stays current with the latest developments in resources, policies, practices, and trends affecting the population served.
• Participates on various hospital committees, attends relevant meetings as needed and is present at public and facility functions.

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the types and applications of religious rites and ceremonies of the faith group served.
• Ability to assess religious/spiritual needs and provide counseling to clients, staff, and their families within a religious/spiritual context.
• Knowledge of principles of Philosophy, Spirituality, Theology including terminology.
• Demonstrated experience with the factors, trends, and problems in providing religious services to individuals with mental and/or emotional disorders and/or developmental impairments.
• Capacity to establish rapport with persons from different ethnic, cultural and/or economic backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior pastoral experience in a hospital or healthcare community ministry
• Astute awareness of self and others; commitment to providing inclusive and welcoming care for a diverse population
• Willingness to maintain ongoing professional growth and learning.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills with the ability to collaborate with various workgroups.
• Ability to demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward individuals with substance use disorder.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and superior attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency.

About Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital:

The Massachusetts Department of Mental Health Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital (WRCH) opened October 2012. The 320-bed recovery center and hospital serves 260 adults and 60 adolescents through an innovative design and provides a state-of-the-art environment for patients and staff. For many years to come, WRCH will serve to instill hope and forward the promise of recovery from mental illness and a life of independence and self-determination for all those who pass through.

Learn more about WRCH: https://www.mass.gov/locations/worcester-recovery-center-and-hospital-wrch

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.

Learn more about our important work: www.mass.gov/dmh

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 regarding this requisition, please contact Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122, Option 4.

Qualifications

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

Applicants must have an ordination or other recognition as a religious leader/teacher based on the requirements of the population serviced and the specific requirements of the religion concerned.

Incumbents may be required to have a current and valid Motor Vehicle Driver's License at a Class level specific to assignment.

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.

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.