DETOX
Provides a medically monitored program for alcohol and drug users to safely detox and begin rehabilitation.  Located in Worcester.

RN (STAFF NURSE): FT (37.5 hrs/wk) Manage and direct the safe medical detoxification of all acute, substance abuse clients.  Collaborates with all other disciplines to ensure the provision of high quality, holistic health services to substance abuse clients.  Qualifications: RN license and 1 year of experience preferred.  Grade-5E  PC#4010

CLINICAL SUPERVISOR: FT (37.5 hrs/wk) Provide counseling services to detox clients with substance abuse and/or mental health issues.  This involves facilitating groups, writing behavioral treatment plans, providing individual counseling, aftercare planning and participating as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree psychology, human services or closely related field.  Grade-6/7  PC#4022

CASE MANAGER I/II: FT (37.5 hrs/wk) Develop discharge plans on all clients within 24 hrs/wk of admission. Works collaboratively with clinicians and representatives of referral agencies. HSD/GED and prior substance abuse or related experience required. Grade-5/6  PC#4029

HOUSING FIRST
This new program follows the principles of the Housing First model to assist homeless adults seeking assistance through the Homeless Outreach & Advocacy Project (HOAP) to move from homelessness to housing and maintain housing stability.

HOUSING FIRST ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: FT position as a supervisor in the HOAP housing dept. of the HOAP division. Incumbent must understand the principles of the Housing First model, demonstrate creativity and patience in providing supervision to staff to ensure fidelity to the model. Must have strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to complete program evaluation, data collection and analyzation. Bachelor’s degree and 3 yrs experience required.  Grade-2E   PC#6370

HOUSING FIRST LPN: PT (20 hrs/wk) position to work independently as well as part of the team. Must be familiar with community nursing and be able to implement doctor’s orders and assist with care coordination. Will need to creatively consider healthcare options and make home visits.  Grade-9A   PC#6366

HOUSING FIRST CASE MANAGER II: 3 FT positions to provide direct services to clients using the principles of the Housing First model in assisting homeless adults to move from homelessness into housing. Duties include completing rental applications, budgeting, neighbor/landlord relationships, assistance with transportation. Must have a Bachelor’s degree in the Human Service field. Grade-6  PC#6367,6368,6369

ADMINISTRATION/HUMAN RESOURCES/FINANCE
Provides basic business services required to support Community Healthlink programs. Variety of locations in Worcester and North County.

ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR:  PT (20 hrs/wk) position in Fitchburg to provide clerical and administrative support to staff, coordinate insurance eligibility requirements with staff members, billing, and third party insurances, and maintain smooth running of the office. Must have a HSD and experience in office supervision and billing. Grade-3E  PC#1071

 FOOD SERVICE

Provides meals for inpatient care. Located in Worcester.

COOK: PT (15 hrs/wk) Duties include meal prep (lunch and dinner) and supervision of food service staff in a healthcare setting. Schedule includes Sunday-Monday (6AM-2PM) shifts and other hours as scheduled (including vacation coverage). Grade-3E  PC#6012

LIPTON HOME BASED/SCHOOL BASED SERVICES

Provides therapeutic and support services to families who are referred by DSS and have a child who is a victim of abuse, or who has witnessed domestic violence.  Also provides therapy to student of all ages from area schools, as well as support services and psycho education for parents and teachers. Located in Leominster and Gardner.

CASE MANAGER I: FT (37.5 hrs/wk) (may include evenings and weekends) at Lipton Homebased to work with DMH referred children, adolescents, and families. Will build a mentoring type relationship providing advocacy, social skills building and support. HSD and Drivers License required. Grade-5  PC#3425

FAMILY ADVOCATE/CASE MANAGER: FT (37.5 hrs/wk) Serve as a core member of the multidisciplinary team and to help provide the family’s perspective while serving as the link between the family, DSS and MDAT. Must have 3 years experience as a family advocate or parent aide, an understanding of DSS, knowledge of community services and organizations. Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Grade-5/6  PC#3322

YOUTH SUPPORT/CASE MANAGER II: FT (37.5 hrs/wk) Work with DMH referred children, adolescents and families. Responsibilities include providing youth support in developing community connections, advocacy, and case management services. Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services and a valid MA driver’s license required. Grade-6   PC#3267

YOUTH SUPPORT WORKER/CASE MANAGER I/II: FT (37.5 hrs/wk) Work with DMH referred children, adolescents and families. Responsibilities include providing youth support in developing community connections, advocacy and case management services. Must have a valid MA driver’s license and experience with children. Grade-5/6   PC#3265

YOUTH and FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER: FT (37.5 hrs/wk) Position at Lipton Home Based Program in Gardner to work with DMH referred children, adolescents, and families. Duties include providing youth support in developing community connections, advocacy, and case management services. Must have a valid MA Driver’s license and HSD/GED. Grade-5  PC#3203

 
LIPTON EARLY INTERVENTION
Lipton Early Intervention offers services to infants and toddlers with disabilities who live in North Central Massachusetts. Lipton Early Assistance is part of this program. Located in Leominster and Clinton.

ABA THERAPIST: Fee for Service (FFS) at Lipton Early Assistance.  Offer intense, direct home services to families and to young children (ages 1-3) who have been diagnosed on the autism spectrum. Bachelor’s Degree and experience working with Autism required. PC#9000

EARLY INTERVENTION SPECIALISTS: FT, PT or Fee for Service (FFS) EI Program needs early childhood educators, social workers, occupational therapists, speech pathologists and/or physical therapists to work on multidisciplinary team with 0-3 yr old children and their families. Bachelor’s Degree, Licensure in SW, OT, PT, SLP required.  PC#-9001

EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIST: Fee for Service (FFS) Provides services to homebased young children with PDD/Autism. Must enjoy working with young children and have some knowledge of child development and ABA techniques. Services are BA preferred. PC# F855, F850

EL SPECIALIST:  PT (9 hrs/wk) Bilingual Spanish teacher needed for a preschool program in Clinton.  Must be lead teacher certified through the Office of Child Care Services (OCCS). PC#4208

BURNCOAT FAMILY CENTER

Burncoat Family Center is a short-term residential crisis stabilization and respite program for children ages 4-18 whose emotional disturbance requires they spend time away from home. Located in Worcester.

RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR I/II: FT (37.5 hrs/wk) Position for creative, energetic, motivated staff responsible for direct care of children ages 4-18 in a crisis stabilization and respite residential program. Will provide crisis intervention and participation in therapeutic and recreational activities. RCI-HSD and experience or Associate’s Degree. RCII-Bachelor’s Degree.  Grade-5/6  PC#6358, 6357

RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR I/II: PT (24 hrs/wk) Direct care position in a residential crisis stabilization and respite program. Will provide crisis intervention and participate in therapeutic activities. Grade-5/6  PC#3079

HEALTH CARE COORDINATOR (RN or LPN): FT (37.5 hrs/wk) Bachelor’s level RN/LPN needed for busy crisis stabilization and respite residential program for children ages 4-18. Duties include administering medication, attending to clients medical needs, and providing information to doctors and family members. Must have valid MA driver’s license and experience with children or a psychiatric setting.  Grade-3E  PC#3439

  RN/LPN: PT (16 hrs/wk) Work in busy residential program for children ages 4-18. Responsibilities include administering medication, managing clients’ health needs, and maintaining contact with families and outside providers about health and medical needs. Bachelor’s Degree required. Grade-8  PC#6060

 

WORCESTER YOUTH and FAMILY SERVICES
Youth and Family Services offers counseling for youths and parents, as well as family therapy.  Located in Worcester.

CLINICIAN III/IV: FT (37.5 hrs/wk) Position as part of Together for Kids early childhood mental health team. Will provide culturally competent mental health consultation and intervention services for preschool age children/families/teachers in Worcester/North Worcester County. Requires a Master’s Degree and experience working with children under five (5).  Grade-7/8  PC#4250, 4251

CLINICIAN III/IV: PT (18.75 hrs/wk) Work with mental health team to provide clinical services to children with severe emotional disturbances within a ”wraparound” model of services.  Some homebased therapy may be required.  Attend provider meetings, team meetings, clinical consultation to support those who work with the family.  Requires a Master’s Degree and child therapy experience. LCSW or LMHC preferred.  Grade-7/8  PC#4250, 4251

MYR
(MOTIVATING YOUTH RECOVERY)
MYR is the first adolescence detox and acute stabilization program in MA. It has 20 beds and is located in Worcester.

SUPERVISOR II/DETOX RN: FT (40 hrs/wk) Provides psychotherapeutic treatment and support services to adolescents.  Assumes responsibility for medication administration and other related medication issues, and provides consultation and education services to community groups and agencies in a manner which respects diversity. Grade-4E  PC#6207

RN: FT (37.5 hrs/wk) and PT (16 hrs/wk) Positions for adolescent detox stabilization and recovery unit to assist clients with recovery. Must be a RN, with a Bachelor’s degree and 3 years nursing experience in a detox setting. Grade-9B   PC#6211, 6365

LPN: FT (40 hrs/wk) to provide care to adolescents on a new detox/stabilization unit. Duties include assessment, screening, implementation of detox protocols, medication dispensing and multidisciplinary treatment planning. Grade-9A  PC#6359, 6360, 6361

LPN: PT (16 hrs/wk) to provide care to adolescents on a new detox/stabilization unit. Duties include assessment, screening, implementation of detox protocols, medication dispensing and multidisciplinary treatment planning. Grade-9A  PC#6362,6363, 6364

CLINICIAN II: PT (16 hrs/wk) Positions to work on an adolescent detoxification and stabilization unit assisting with daily living activities, intake screening treatment planning and leading psycho educational groups. Bachelor’s degree required. Grade-6  PC#6225, 6226

COUNSELOR/CLINICIAN II: PT (32 hrs/wk) Position on adolescent detox stabilization and recovery program. Will assist adolescents on the unit with daily living activities, intake screening, treatment planning, and leading psycho educational groups. Bachelor’s Degree required. Grade-6   PC#-6222

CLINICIAN III: FT (37.5 hrs) Work on an adolescent detoxification and stabilization unit. Responsibilities include individual, family, and group treatment as well as assistance in aftercare planning. Master’s Degree required. Licensure preferred but not required. Experience preferred but not required. Bi-Lingual is strongly preferred. Grade-7  PC#6216

RESIDENTIAL COUNSELORS I/II: FT (40 hrs/wk) and PT (16 hrs/wk) Assist adolescents with daily living needs, lead recreational activities, lead skills groups, attend team conferences, and provide supervision for residents.  HSD and previous adolescent experience required. Grade-5/6  PC#6233, 6242

 

ADULT SERVICES

HOAP
(HOMELSS OUTREACH and ADVOCACY PROJECT)
Provides single, homeless adults with a full complement of services, including health care, substance abuse treatment, housing search, case management, links to other available services. Located in Worcester.

CASE MANAGER SUPERVISOR: FT (37.5 hrs/wk) Responsible for supervising the Homeless Outreach (HOAP) case management and mental health teams as well as consultation for HOAP housing. Provide regular supervision, lead team meetings, and act as part of the HOAP leadership. Ensure timely completion of reports. Master’s Degree required. Experience with individuals who are homeless is preferred. Grade-3E  PC#4085

CASE MANAGER I/II: FT (37.5 hrs) Medical case manager for homeless healthcare program to provide assistance to medical team. Responsibilities include assisting clients with clinic registration, specialty care appointments, and Masshealth benefits. HSD and experience required. Grade-5/6  PC#4102

RN: FT (37.5 hrs/wk) Part of a multi-disciplinary team (HOAP) that provides comprehensive services and healthcare to homeless adults. Previouse mental health or community experience helpful.  Grade-9  PC#4082

CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST: (RNCNS) FT (37.5 hrs/wk) Work closely with HOAP psychiatrist, physician and NP’s to provide mental health and direct care services to adult population. Outreach MH services to area shelters and residential programs included in overall responsibilities. Master’s degree and NP License required. Grade-6E  PC#4200

PACT
PROGRAM FOR ASSERTIVE COMMUNITY TREATMENT
Located in both Worcester and Leominster, this program helps seriously mentally ill adults who need intensive treatment by reducing hospitalizations and assisting them to find jobs and housing.

CASE MANAGER II: FT position with PACT outreach treatment team. Participate on multidisciplinary team providing psychiatric services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness. Bachelor’s degree required. Grade-6  PC#3059

CLINCIAN III: FT clinical position with PACT outreach team working with adults with severe and persistent mental illness. Will provide case management, outreach, and individual therapy. Master’s degree required, experience preferred. Grade-7   PC#3055

DDU
(DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES UNIT)
Provide group and family counseling for adults who are dually diagnosed with mental retardation and emotional, behavioral, psychiatric disorders.  Located in both Fitchburg and Worcester.

PROGRAM MANAGER: FT (37.5 hrs/wk) Manage a long standing, dynamic clinical team dedicated to the mental health needs of individuals with mental retardation. Will manage the clinical environment and coordinate all levels of care with service providers and agencies. License and Master’s level clinician degree required.  Must have 2+ yrs experience in related field.  Grade-5E  PC#3153

EMERGENCY SERVICES
Provides crisis intervention and psychiatric evaluations to help divert adults from hospitalization. Located in Leominster.

CRISIS WORKER I: PT (16 hrs/wk) Work with clinical staff to facilitate evaluations. Work with hospitals and other referral sources and work directly with clients on-site. Other duties as assigned. Hours are available Sunday 4pm – midnight, also midnight – 8am; Friday 4pm – midnight, Saturday midnight – 8am, 8am - 4pm and every other week 4pm – midnight. Six (6) months experience in Emergency Services required.  Grade-5  PC#3518

CRISIS WORKER I/II: PT (8 hrs/wk) Work with clinical staff to facilitate evaluations. Work with hospitals and other referral sources and work directly with clients on-site. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: CMI-HSD and emergency services experience required. CMII-Bachelor Degree. Grade-5/6  PC#: 3363

ON CALL EMERGENCY SERVICES CLINICIAN: PT Provide evaluations at a variety of sites in the community to determine necessary level of care for people in mental health crisis. Works with HMO’s, negotiates with other agencies, provide supervision and consultation as necessary. Master Degree and licensed or License eligible required.  Grade-7  PC#3348

CLINICIAN/RN: PT (16 hrs/wk) Triage, evaluate, and refer individuals with mental health problems to appropriate levels of care.  Mid-day to mid-evening.  Some weekends required.  Travel required.  Licensed RN or license eligible Master’s level clinician required.  Grade-8 PC#3354

 

LIPTON CENTER ADULT SERVICES
Provides a variety of services for adults. Locations in Clinton, Gardner, Fitchburg and Leominster.

CLINICIANS: Fee for Service (FFS) Provide psychotherapy in outpatient services to children, adolescents and adults. Also in need of a substance abuse specialist. Multi-disciplinary team in expanding full service clinic in Clinton. PC#F812

CLINICIAN III/IV: PT (20 hrs/wk) Work with mentally ill and developmentally disabled individuals in the North Worcester County area. Should have experience with this population and be able to function as part of a team. Master’s Degree with independent license or PsyD required.   Grade-7/8  PC#3637

CLINICIAN IV: Leominster Counseling Center seeks a FT experienced Licensed mental health clinician to work with adults as part of a multidisciplinary team. DBT certification helpful. Grade-8  PC#3035

CLINICIAN IV: Fee for Service position at Lipton-Clinton clinic to provide outpatient diagnostic evaluations and psycho therapeutic treatment services to children adolescents and adults in individual, group, couples, and family therapy. Provide consultant and educational services to community groups and agencies in a manner which respects diversity.  LMHC, LICSW or Licensed Psychologist in the state of Massachusetts required.  Grade-8  PC#3014

 

WORCESTER OUTPATIENT ADULT SERVICES
Provides a wide variety of outpatient services, outreach and bi-cultural services, and Day Rehab Programs for adults.  Located in Worcester.

RN: Per Diem to work in large outpatient mental health clinic serving patients with serious and persistent mental illness. Provide services in decanoate clinic, clozapine clinic, and medication refill line. Must have 1 year nursing experience but will train for psychiatric procedures.
PC#R3065

COMMUNITY SUPPORT/CASE MANAGER II: FT (37.5 hrs/wk) Provide outreach and support to consumers referred by the MBHP, Beacon Health Strategies and other insurances. Bachelor’s Degree required.  Grade-6  PC#3635, PC#3515

REHAB SPECIALIST II: FT (37.5 hrs/wk) (Bilingual-Spanish) Position to work with consumers to develop focused career plans, developing relationships with area employers and educational service providers; assisting consumers to link directly to community supports and resources. Bachelor’s Degree, experience in related field, MA Driver’s license and a car, and a flexible schedule required. Grade-6  PC#3102

CLINICIAN III: FT (37.5 hrs/wk) Provide intake, assessment, program orientation, treatment planning, counseling, consultation, case management for a busy outpatient substance abuse clinic with a large number of dual diagnosis clients. Master’s degree and 1 year experience required. Grade-7  PC#6101
 
CLINICIAN III/IV: FT (37.5 hrs/wk) or PT (16 hrs/wk) Work with seriously mentally ill and dual diagnosis in large outpatient clinic. Will provide intake, assessment, group, individual and family counseling, case management, crisis intervention, reports, record keeping, referral and consultation. Licensed Master’s Level Clinician and 2 yrs experience required.Grade-7/8   PC#2192

CLINICIAN III/IV: FT (37.5 hrs/wk) Provide 20 hrs/wk per week clinical services to crisis stabilization unit consisting of assessment, treatment planning, counseling, crisis intervention, referral, reports and recordkeeping, and consultation/training to CSU staff.  Provide 17.5 hrs/wk per week of clinical services to PPMH clinic consisting of client orientation, assessment, treatment planning, individual, group, and family counseling, case management, client education, crisis intervention, referral, reports and recordkeeping, and consultation to other providers.  Master’s degree in psychology, social work, education, nursing or counseling and license eligible with 2 years experience required.  Spanish a plus. Grade-7/8  PC#3642

CLINICIAN III/IV: FT (37.5 hrs/wk) Work in busy outpatient substance abuse clinic to perform client orientation, intake, assessment, treatment planning, individual, group, couples, and family counseling, case management, crisis intervention, referral, consultation with other professionals and reports and record keeping. Master’s level licensed or eligible for licensure required.  Grade-7/8  PC#6203

CLINICIAN IV: FT (37.5 hrs/wk) Work with a well established geriatric team which provides mental health services to long term care facilities. Licensed Psychologist or LICSW required. Grade-8  PC#-3007

CLINICIAN: Fee for Service (FFS) Provide outpatient services in Webster for community housing program supporting families in recovery from the disease of addition.  Experience adult / child trained clinicians to provide individual and family therapy preferred.  Master’s in social work or human services required.  Licensure preferred.  Experience in families and disease of addiction required.  PC#F553.

RESIDENTIAL

Programs offer stability and structure, as well as rehabilitation, for all ages and a wide variety of needs, including mental illness, substance abuse, and homelessness. Located throughout Worcester and Worcester County.

CHILD CARE ASSISTANT: FT (37.5 hrs/wk) Duties include provision of age appropriate, culturally relevant activities for the children during mother’s group times, as well as advocacy and supported referrals to other services to meet the child’s needs. Position includes evenings and weekends in a family residential substance abuse treatment program. HSD/GED required. Experience preferred.  Grade-4  PC#5006

SENIOR CASE MANAGER: FT (40 hrs/wk) For multidisciplinary outreach team working with seriously mentally ill clients in the community.  Staff will provide housing and vocational support, linkages and be apart of a dynamic fast paced team of nurses, doctors, social workers and vocation counselors.  A Bachelor’s degree in human services is preferred.  Experience working with DMH adults or in community a plus.  Spanish required.  Grade-6  PC#3445

CLINICIAN III/IV: FT (37.5 hrs/wk) Provide assessment and evaluation, develop treatment plans, provide psycho educational groups, and one to one therapy in an adolescent girl’s residential treatment program. This position entails engaging families in substance abuse treatment and working as part of a team to provide substance abuse treatment and aftercare. Master’s Degree and License eligible required. Grade-7/8  PC#4234

FAMILY THERAPIST/CLINICIAN: PT (22.5 hrs/wk) Duties include individual and family therapy, facilitation of psycho educational groups, participation in treatment team meetings, and all related paperwork in a family substance abuse treatment program. Master’s degree required. Grade-7  PC#6200

RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR I: FT (37.5 hrs/wk) Assist adults with persistent mental illness and substance abuse issues. Duties include developing treatment plans, medication management, crisis intervention and daily living skills. HSD/GED and experience required. Grade-5  PC#2069

RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR I/II: FT (37.5 hrs/wk) Duties include teaching skills, writing and implementing treatment plans, providing daily care and support, crisis management, and participation in group activities at Massasoit group home for adults with persistent mental illness. HSD/GED and experience required.  Grade-5/6  PC#4221

RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR I/II: FT position at Massasoit House, a residential treatment program in Worcester to facilitate treatment plans, assist with groups and activities, crisis intervention and medication management. HSD/GED and experience required. Grade-5/6   PC#2059

RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR I/II: PT (20 hrs/wk) Provide residents at Karchmar House with chronic and persistent mental illness support with activities of daily living and accessing community resources. HSD and experience required. Grade-5/6  PC#2132

RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR I/II: FT (37.5 hrs/wk) Provide individuals with chronic and persistent mental illness at an independent living setting in the community outreach services. Duties include providing support, teaching skills, medication monitoring, crisis intervention and transportation to meetings and appointments. HSD and experience required. Grade-5/6  PC#2080

RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR I/II: PT (25 hrs/wk) Provide teaching skills, client transportation, recovery support and crisis intervention for the SHARE program offering outreach services to the homeless, dually diagnosed individuals in the community. HSD and experience required. Grade-5/6  PC#2046
 
RESIDENTIAL COUNSELORS I/II: PT (7.5 hrs/wk) Provide teaching skills, writing, and implementing treatment plans, providing daily care and support, crisis management and participation in group activities.  Work with individuals on medication management as well as relapse prevention. Setting is a residential group home for dually diagnosed adults.  Grade-5  PC#2050

RESIDENTIAL COUNSELORS I/II: PT (25 hrs/wk) Provide treatment plans, medication management, crisis intervention and daily living skills in a program to assist adults with persistent mental illness and substance abuse issues.  HSD or Associate’s degree required for level I or Bachelor’s degree for level II.  Grade-5/6  PC#6056

RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR II: FT (37.5 hrs/wk) Support services including HIV/AIDS treatment, substance abuse/mental health counseling, and life skills training at Maranda’s House, a permanent housing program supporting HIV+ women and their children.. Various shifts including weekends. Bachelor’s degree required. Grade-6  PC#2077

RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR II: FT position at Massasoit House, a residential treatment program in Worcester to facilitate treatment plans, assist with groups and activities, crisis intervention and medication management. Bachelor’s degree required. Grade-6  PC#2049

RESIDENTIAL COUNSELORS II: FT (37.5 hrs/wk) Provide case management, group facilitation, collaboration with providers, paperwork, client transportation, medication and administration at residential group home in a substance abuse treatment program for women.  Grade-6  PC#2164