Mental Health Support

Recovery Solutions
US - Massachusetts - Plymouth
October 20, 2024

You Matter:

Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture
Excellent career growth opportunities

Join us and find a career that supports:
Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
Autonomy in a warm team environment
Growth and training

Perks and Benefits
In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:
DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
Company paid life insurance
Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

Why Us:

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.

If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to Always Do The Right Thing!, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.

MASAC (Massachusetts Alcohol and Substance Abuse Center) is a Section 35 treatment center located in the beautiful Myles Standish State Forest in Plymouth, MA. This role is working with individuals with substance use disorders.

How you make a difference:

The Support person plays a crucial role in providing frontline support to patients requiring heightened observation and engagement through therapeutic activities and recreation. Serving as an integral member of the treatment team, they ensure a therapeutic milieu and prioritize the safety of the living unit. Their responsibilities involve offering therapeutic-based activities and maintaining a secure environment for patients in need.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist Clinical Team Leader, Therapists, and Psychologists in implementing clinical treatment plans for Mental Health Watch patients in medium and maximum-security facilities.
Promote a therapeutic milieu within observation and unit areas as part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team.
Engage in non-clinical interactions with prisoners, organizing social and recreational activities to complement three daily clinical sessions.
Support observation of patient behavior for safety and clinical concerns, documenting interactions and behaviors throughout the day.
Enforce policies, contribute to a therapeutic environment, and receive guidance from a Qualified Mental Health Professional in non-clinical activities for patients on Mental Health Watch.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree, Bachelors Degree in psychology, social work or criminal justice field preferred.

Experience

Direct care experience in a mental health or forensic mental facility, security residence or correctional facility preferred.
Healthcare, mental health or human services experience a plus.

Licenses/Certifications

Healthcare, mental health or human services license or certification a plus.

Compliance

Requires successful completion of 40 hours of agency pre-service and annual training to include training on how to appropriately interact with, and document interactions with, patients on Mental Health Watch.
Requires Crisis Intervention Training pre-service.
Support Persons coverage is required at least six days per week, 8 hours per day, on the days as clinically indicated, and as informed by data pointing to patient need. Position may require a flexible work schedule.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer:

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesnt seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.

Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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