This is a temporary position to cover for an employee on leave. The Department of Mental Health (DMH) is seeking an experienced candidate to fill the position as Director of Recovery from Additions Program. The position is responsible for the daily management and functioning of the statewide Men and Women's Recovery from Addictions Program (M-WRAP) for those admitted under MGL Chapter 123 Section 35. The incumbent provides direct supervision regarding administrative, medical, clinical and non-clinical services and those services rendered under contract. The manager ensures that all services meet the applicable standards to ensure employees, vendors, and service providers meet performance standards.
This is a Temporary Sick Leave Backfill position. Please note, the duration of this position will cease on or before March 3rd, 2027. Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive): - Responsible for maintaining appropriate staff for 24/7 operations, which include both clinical and administrative functions as part of the administration on call rotation.
- Responsible for the implementation of all clinical and non-clinical programs and activities within the program and for all programs operated by the W-M RAP or under contract.
- Responsible for program and service development related to individuals subject to commitment under s. 35 who may or may not have co-occurring mental health conditions
- Coordinates clinical case reviews for individuals under s. 35 commitment whose services may be challenged by unforeseen barriers to accessing care.
- Assists with special projects for program development pertaining to individuals with histories of violence who may need a specific array of services, protocols and policies to help mitigate risk of harm
- Ensure the protection of consumers' legal and human rights.
- Develop cooperative relationships with judges, court clinicians, court staff, correctional facilities, boards, advocacy groups, labor unions, patients and providers involved with program operations.
- Develop, coordinate, administer and evaluate innovative treatment modalities and approaches to provide best practice care and treatment to the patients served by this program
Preferred Qualifications: - Ability to work with Alcohol/Drug Dependent and Dual Diagnosis individuals
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to solve problems
- Experience running a variety of groups with ability to manage crisis situations
- Ability to establish rapport with a wide array of diverse individuals both internally and externally
- Knowledge of the court system within Massachusetts
- Knowledge of HIPAA and federal regulations
- Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency.
Qualifications:MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must have at least (A) six (6) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration or clinical management of which (B) at least two (2) years must have been in a supervisory or managerial capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below.
Substitutions:
I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required (A) experience.
II. A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required (A) experience.
III. A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required (A) experience.
IV. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required (A) experience.
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.
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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.
