Residential Mental Health Worker III - MAP Specialist, On Grounds Program

The Southeast Area On Grounds Adult Residential Program is seeking a talented individual who can fill the role of Mental Health Worker III/MAP (Medication Administration Program) Specialist on our first shift. This individual, functions in a direct care role with added duties of providing support and supervision to staff regarding MAP duties.  Ability to develop therapeutic relationships with persons served and assists in developing and implementing community service plans, that help a person meet their life goals.  A professional atmosphere and performance is expected at all times.  Documentation of person served, progress and communication is an essential duty.  Maintaining a person centered and trauma informed approach fosters an environment where individuals can work on achieving their goals and deal with any barriers to their progress.  Knowledge of DMH regulations and program procedures, knowledge and implementation of MAP policies and performs related work, as required.

Please Note:  This position is 40 hours per week.  The selected candidate will work first shift from 6:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. The days off are Tuesday and Wednesday. The primary work location will be on the grounds of Taunton State Hospital, but will also provide coverage in Lakeville MA.

Employees in this position will be required to perform mandatory overtime.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

• Acts as MAP Specialist for the 1st shift assuring that DPH and DMH policies for a MAP Certified Program are implemented and followed.  Coordinates care, implementation and documentation of medication administration consistent with MAP policies and procedures.  Files and reports all medication occurrences as required by MAP policy and seeks consultation from the MAP Director and Program RN, MAP consultant, as needed.
• Works as primary advocate by providing direct one to one contact with assigned person served to assist them in all areas and to aid them in the implementation of their Community Service Plan.
• Appropriate record keeping to ensure documentation in the EMR of person served progress and to ensure compliance with existing DMH regulations and procedures.
• Assist person served in development of independent living skills, such as personal hygiene, cooking, housekeeping, clothing maintenance, and nutrition by utilizing motivational interviewing skills and counseling techniques, role modeling and/or other individualized or group best practices to promote person served growth.
• Engage persons individually and/or in group, in the development of recreational, educational, health and fitness activities within the program and the community to foster an improved quality of life.
• Promote emotional growth and mental stability by assisting with use of Safety and Crisis Plans to promote independence in managing crises.
• Provide an oral report to the oncoming shift; reading and writing all pertinent information in the log and communication with person in charge all required and necessary information to facilitate communication and provide for continuity of care.
• Ongoing yard, house and vehicle maintenance, and cleaning to ensure that the condition of Group Live Environment (GLE) site/yard meets Rehab Option, Licensing and Human Rights standards.
• Maintain and environment of respect, privacy and quality of service to uphold the rights of persons served. 

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Capacity to perform basic mathematics.
• Proven ability to gather information through observing and questioning individuals.
• Talent for communicating effectively in oral expression, writing clearly and concisely, and developing ideas in logical sequence.
• Skilled in interacting with people who are under emotional stress with the ability to maintain a calm manner in stressful or emergency situations.

Special Requirements:

• Please note in accordance with an agreement between the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Mental Health and AFSCME/Council 93, employees assigned to a work unit where the Medic