1067094true1067094falseSubmission for the position Mental Health Worker I - CONTINUOUS - Job Number 260000DFfalse1067094falsetrueMental Health Worker I - CONTINUOUS260000DF Taunton State Hospital is seeking candidates for the Nursing Department to provide direct care and treatment to the adult mentally ill patients on the locked units of DMH at Taunton State Hospital under the direction of professional nursing staff. The MHW I will provide assistance instruction and supervision in activities of daily living to include hygiene care of living area care of personal belongings. All interactions will be person centered utilizing a person first approach with safety of all being the number one priority while acknowledging the dignity of risk. Please Note This is an Open and Continuous Posting.
These positions are 40 hours per week. Days Off To Be Determined Days 6:45am - 3:15pm Evenings 2:45pm - 11:15pm Overnights 11:00pm - 7:00am
Employees in this position will be required to perform mandatory overtime. Duties and Responsibilities these are a general summary and not all inclusive
Required Qualifications Preferred Qualifications
About Taunton State Hospital Taunton State Hospital TSH operated by the Department of Mental Health DMH is a 45-bed inpatient facility that provides continuing care inpatient services to adults with major mental illnesses. The hospital is a leader in the successful integration of the Principles of Recovery and a rehabilitation philosophy into the treatment model and a part of the Southeast Area which works closely with the inpatient treatment teams to facilitate patients discharge back to the community.
Please be advised that you have applied to a Continuous Posting. Continuous postings are used for high volume positions which require continuous hiring. Candidates who apply to this posting will remain active in the continuous posting" for up to 90 days and will be considered as openings arise. Although we cannot guarantee every candidate will be considered as selection is based on job availability and individual staffing needs of the agency candidates are strongly encouraged to reapply upon expiration of their job submission.
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 visit http://www.mass.gov/hhscori. Education licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Divisions Hiring Guidelines. Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidates is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealths 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 please contact the Office of Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 and select option 4.
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS None.
Incumbents may be required to have a current and valid motor vehicle drivers license at a class level specific to assignment. Based on assignment Incumbents are required upon successful completion of a training program to obtain and maintain one or more of the following certifications: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) First Aid Medication Administration Program (MAP) certification.
Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors including the candidates years of directly related experience and education and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Divisions 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.
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 dont 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.