The Lemuel Shattuck Hospital (LSH) is seeking a dynamic individual for our Behavior Health team. The Milieu Therapist will create activities and milieu structure by running groups, modeling interpersonal behaviors with patients and peers and participating in the implementation and communication of individual treatment/behavioral plans for the young adult, middle age, and the geriatric patient(s). Take an active part in milieu management by being visible on the unit, working one on one and in various groups. This team works under the Outpatient and Substance abuse division of the hospital.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8-4:30PM with Saturday Sunday Off
Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):
Monitoring individual treatment and behavioral plansMaintaining treatment records and reportsAssessing and recommending psychosocial/behavioral interventionsLeading and documenting group activitiesFacilitating recreational programsProviding crisis intervention using least restrictive measuresParticipating in treatment planning and team meetingsAssisting with patient financial managementSupporting unit activities and special eventsRequired Qualifications:
Experience with treatment plans, group dynamics, and expressive group workSkilled in behavioral crisis intervention and patient engagementStrong interpersonal skills; serves as a role model for patients and staffProficient in designing and documenting treatment/behavioral plansKnowledge of psychosocial and psychiatric disorders, counseling techniques, and motivation strategiesAbility to assess cases, document medical records, and provide effective presentationsCapable of making quick decisions, maintaining composure in crises, and handling confidential information with discretion
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with basic computer programsExperience in substance abuse therapyStrong judgment and decision-making skillsAbility to interact tactfully and professionally with othersAbout the Lemuel Shattuck Hospital:
Lemuel Shattuck Hospital is a fully Joint Commission accredited teaching facility that provides acute, subacute, and ambulatory care to patients referred by public agencies and private sector providers. Shattuck Hospital’s services help economically and socially disadvantaged patients to get high quality, cost-effective care from a staff that respects their dignity.
Located in the heart of Boston’s Jamaica Plain neighborhood, the Shattuck Hospital includes 248 inpatient beds including 95 Psychiatric beds and 29 Correctional Health beds.
In addition, the Shattuck has a full outpatient clinic with many specialties that offers treatment to patients of the Department of Mental Health as well as Department of Correction and House of Correction inmates and community patients.
The Shattuck hospital is on the forefront of substance use disorder treatment including a Suboxone clinic serving 200 patients. In addition to direct medical services LSH hosts and supports an array of services located on the campus, serving patients struggling with addictions and homelessness.
Learn more about Shattuck Hospital: https://www.mass.gov/locations/lemuel-shattuck-hospital
Relocation information: https://www.mass.gov/service-details/dph-renovation-for-shattuck-hospital-replacement-building
Pre-Hire 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 visithttp://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,http://www.mass.gov
If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete theReasonable 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 Ext. #4
The Lemuel Shattuck Hospital (LSH) is seeking a dynamic individual for our Behavior Health team. The Milieu Therapist will create activities and milieu structure by running groups, modeling interpersonal behaviors with patients and peers and participating in the implementation and communication of individual treatment/behavioral plans for the young adult, middle age, and the geriatric patient(s). Take an active part in milieu management by being visible on the unit, working one on one and in various groups. This team works under the Outpatient and Substance abuse division of the hospital.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8-4:30PM with Saturday Sunday Off
Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):
Monitoring individual treatment and behavioral plansMaintaining treatment records and reportsAssessing and recommending psychosocial/behavioral interventionsLeading and documenting group activitiesFacilitating recreational programsProviding crisis intervention using least restrictive measuresParticipating in treatment planning and team meetingsAssisting with patient financial managementSupporting unit activities and special eventsRequired Qualifications:
Experience with treatment plans, group dynamics, and expressive group workSkilled in behavioral crisis intervention and patient engagementStrong interpersonal skills; serves as a role model for patients and staffProficient in designing and documenting treatment/behavioral plansKnowledge of psychosocial and psychiatric disorders, counseling techniques, and motivation strategiesAbility to assess cases, document medical records, and provide effective presentationsCapable of making quick decisions, maintaining composure in crises, and handling confidential information with discretion
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with basic computer programsExperience in substance abuse therapyStrong judgment and decision-making skillsAbility to interact tactfully and professionally with othersAbout the Lemuel Shattuck Hospital:
Lemuel Shattuck Hospital is a fully Joint Commission accredited teaching facility that provides acute, subacute, and ambulatory care to patients referred by public agencies and private sector providers. Shattuck Hospital’s services help economically and socially disadvantaged patients to get high quality, cost-effective care from a staff that respects their dignity.
Located in the heart of Boston’s Jamaica Plain neighborhood, the Shattuck Hospital includes 248 inpatient beds including 95 Psychiatric beds and 29 Correctional Health beds.
In addition, the Shattuck has a full outpatient clinic with many specialties that offers treatment to patients of the Department of Mental Health as well as Department of Correction and House of Correction inmates and community patients.
The Shattuck hospital is on the forefront of substance use disorder treatment including a Suboxone clinic serving 200 patients. In addition to direct medical services LSH hosts and supports an array of services located on the campus, serving patients struggling with addictions and homelessness.
Learn more about Shattuck Hospital: https://www.mass.gov/locations/lemuel-shattuck-hospital
Relocation information: https://www.mass.gov/service-details/dph-renovation-for-shattuck-hospital-replacement-building
Pre-Hire 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 visithttp://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,http://www.mass.gov
If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete theReasonable 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 Ext. #4
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
Applicants must have (A) at least three (3) years of full-time or equivalent part-time, professional experience in human services work or social work or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below.
SubstitutionsI. A Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field may substitute for two (2) years of the required (A) experience.
Based on assignment, travel may be required. Incumbents who elect to use a motor vehicle for travel must have a current and valid motor vehicle driver's license at a class level specific to assignment.
Based on assignment as Qualified Intellectual Disabled Professionals, within the Department of Developmental Services, a Bachelor's degree or higher in social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, counseling education, education of the physically or emotionally handicapped, education of the multiple handicapped, education of the learning disabled, human services, rehabilitation, rehabilitation counseling, nursing, recreation therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, music therapy, physical education or other a related field is required.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.
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
Applicants must have (A) at least three (3) years of full-time or equivalent part-time, professional experience in human services work or social work or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below.
SubstitutionsI. A Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field may substitute for two (2) years of the required (A) experience.
Based on assignment, travel may be required. Incumbents who elect to use a motor vehicle for travel must have a current and valid motor vehicle driver's license at a class level specific to assignment.
Based on assignment as Qualified Intellectual Disabled Professionals, within the Department of Developmental Services, a Bachelor's degree or higher in social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, counseling education, education of the physically or emotionally handicapped, education of the multiple handicapped, education of the learning disabled, human services, rehabilitation, rehabilitation counseling, nursing, recreation therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, music therapy, physical education or other a related field is required.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.
Want the specifics?Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards
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.