Overnight Residential Counselor
North Suffolk Community Services Inc. job in Chelsea, MA
North Suffolk is looking for Overnight Residential Staff to join our team! As an Overnight Support Specialist for North Suffolk Community Services you'll be responsible for the safety and well-being of consumers with mental health diagnoses in a residential setting. You will assist clients based on their need level while following all agency policies, procedures, and licensing/funding source requirements. The Overnight Support Specialist is awake and available to consumers during the entire overnight shift.
Full and part-time positions available in a variety of locations. Please indicate preferred location and shift/day availability in application.
Salary range:
$20.00 per hour
$2.00 / hour differential for high intensity programs
What you'll do:
Be awake and available to persons during overnight shift until they have left the residential program for the day or until the morning staff person arrives.
Conduct security checks on an hourly basis, documenting that consumers are in the facility.
Perform household maintenance and upkeep as needed.
Document each person's progress in the confidential record.
Write daily notes at end of shift if needed, noting any incidents and maintain regular communication with other team members.
Help with medication administration.
What you'll need:
Education:
High School degree or GED required
Bachelor's degree in a similar field, preferred.
Experience:
In lieu of college degree, at least six months experience with population that has severe and persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorder.
Skills:
You must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Valid driver's license preferred.
Be or become MAP certified, CPR/First Aid certified within five months of hire (training provided).
Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits:
Paid Time Off - Two weeks' Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year
Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
North Suffolk qualifies as an H-1B Cap-Exempt employer (for eligible positions)
North Suffolk offers visa and permanent resident card support to active employees
Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution
Employer Paid Life Insurance
403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Access to Credit Union Banking
Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Discounted Movie Tickets
Comprehensive Training Program
Internal Advancement Opportunities
Auto-ApplyInternships at North Suffolk
North Suffolk Community Services Inc. job in Chelsea, MA
If you are looking to get hands-on experience and get started with your career in clinical services, North Suffolk is a great place to start! We offer a variety of internships in areas including Outpatient Ambulatory, Child/Youth/Family Services, Emergency Services, and many others. Our interns work with a wide variety of adults, children, and families on-site and in the community, depending on their placements.
Internship opportunities are listed in the attached PDF.
If you are looking for an internship, please submit your application outlining the following:
Current degree in progress
Anticipated dates (MONTH and YEAR) of placement
Type of supervision required
Area of interest of work and clients you are looking to work with
Hours required for internship
We will work to match you with an open internship in a program that meets your interests.
Please be aware, role availability may change, but if you are interested in ANY opportunities with North Suffolk's internship program, please apply ONCE for consideration, and specify your interest within the application.
Thank you for your interest!
Auto-ApplyMedication Specialist
North Suffolk Community Services Inc. job in Chelsea, MA
North Suffolk is looking for a Medication Specialist to join our team! The Medication Specialist will be responsible for the health, safety and quality of life of individuals in a residential setting through advocacy, teaching and coordinating care, and managing medication documentation.
What you'll do:
Supervise and/or participate with individuals, based on their needs in medication, observation, documentation, refilling medications.
Audit the medication binder on a weekly basis and report any errors.
Assist individuals with medication documentation and medical appointments.
Document and maintain all individual records including making med sheets when new medications arrive.
Work directly with Nurse Manager/Case Manager.
Print off medication lists to send off with clients.
Participate in upkeep of medication room, supplies and sharps removals.
Attend trainings and receive weekly clinically supervision from the Nurse Manager.
What you'll need:
Education: High school degree or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred. CPR/First Aid Certification or ability to receive certifications required.
Experience: One year experience working in a setting with medication observation or dispensing preferred.
Skills: Must be capable of intervening during crisis situations.
Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits:
Paid Time Off Two weeks' Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year
Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution
Employer Paid Life Insurance
403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Access to Credit Union Banking
Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)
Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Discounted Movie Tickets
Comprehensive Training Program
Internal Advancement Opportunities
Auto-ApplyClinical Coordinator
North Suffolk Community Services Inc. job in Chelsea, MA
Our Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS) program is seeking a full time Clinical Coordinator.
Salary starting at: $80,000 yr
Role highlights:
Clinical Supervision by an approved, Licensed supervisor is included
Experience providing clinical supervision to a multidisciplinary staff
Work with a multidisciplinary and diverse team
Gain skills to work with a diverse client population
Acquire hours towards licensure: Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Workers (LICSW), Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) or Occupational Therapist (OT)
Extensive trainings in Evidence Based Practices
Opportunity to work with an underserved population
Learn to collaborate with various systems and providers (DMH, outpatient, hospital systems)
Internal opportunities for growth
Expectations of the role:
Provide team leadership and guidance to direct care staff.
Collaborate with outpatient clinic providers and care coordination entities.
Identify the skills a client needs to live independently (cooking, paying bills, cleaning).
Work with clients to set life goals in school, work, health, and relationships.
Teach strategies for symptom management.
Engage with families to assist them in supporting the client as they develop those skills.
Organize and lead individual and group social activities that structure each person's time, increase social experiences, and provide opportunities to practice social skills.
What you'll need:
Education/Licensure:
Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA) designation that is recognized under Massachusetts law is required. Following degrees meet the criteria:
MSW, LCSW, LICSW, LMHC and LMHC eligible degrees, LADC 1, RN, Licensed Occupational Therapist.
Unlicensed MSW graduates welcome to apply under Pathway program.
Experience:
Previous experience in the provision of clinical or rehabilitative services to adults with chronic and serious mental health issues and/or substance use disorders preferred.
Previous supervisory experience preferred, but not required.
Skills:
Must have a valid driver's license.
Must be MAP certified and CPR/1st aide certified within the first three months of hire (training provided)
Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits:
Paid Time Off - Two weeks' Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year
Eligible employer for the PSLF program
Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution
Employer Paid Life Insurance
403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Access to Credit Union Banking
Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Discounted Movie Tickets
Auto-ApplyRecovery Coach - Recovery on the Harbor
North Suffolk Community Services Inc. job in Boston, MA
North Suffolk is looking for a Recovery Coach to join our Recovery on the Harbor team! The Recovery Coach is a person who is grounded in peer-assisted recovery. Because of his/her life experience with substance use and/ or other addictions, the recovery coach provides expertise that clinical training cannot replicate. Recovery coaches report to Director of Recovery and are fully integrated team members who provide support to the East Boston community . Recovery coaches also provide essential expertise and consultation to the agency to promote a culture in which recoverees' points of view and preferences are recognized, understood, respected and integrated into support, treatment, rehabilitation, and community-based recovery-oriented systems of care.
This position requires you to work some nights and weekends as needed. Full-Time 36 Hours/week split between two programs.
What you'll do:
Provide ongoing, personalized recovery coaching that focuses on strengths, goal-setting, skill-building, and relapse prevention. Support recoverees in developing and implementing individualized wellness and recovery plans, reviewing regularly, and incorporating peer-driven techniques and motivational strategies.
Assist the City of Cambridge Department of Public Health and community stakeholders with brief interventions to engage individuals presenting with Substance Use Disorder.
Promote a recovery-oriented environment emphasizing recoveree empowerment, cultural competency, and recoveree-driven recovery pathways. Support organizational efforts to embed peer support into all levels of care.
Foster effective communication with collateral contacts such as probation officers, therapists, family members, and sponsors (with valid release of information). Advocate for the recoveree's needs within the treatment and service continuum.
Work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of recoverees and program.
Attend all required trainings within prescribed timelines.
All other duties as assigned.
What you'll need:
Education: Bachelors, GED or High School Diploma with work experience with adults diagnosed with substance use and/or dependency OR a Bachelor's degree in a related field
Experience: Knowledge and experience of the addiction treatment service system, recovery coaching and other related human services, Two years of sustained recovery.
Skills: Certified Addictions Recovery Coach (CARC) certification preferred. Bilingualism in Spanish is strongly preferred!
Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits:
Paid Time Off - Two weeks' Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year
Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution
Employer Paid Life Insurance
403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Access to Credit Union Banking
Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Discounted Movie Tickets
Comprehensive Training Program
Internal Advancement Opportunities
Auto-ApplyHousing Coordinator
North Suffolk Community Services Inc. job in Chelsea, MA
North Suffolk is looking for a Housing Coordinator to join our team! The Housing Coordinator works with a dedicated team of staff working with clients in the areas of engagement, assessment, treatment planning and in particular, helps persons to secure and maintain independent housing. This person has expertise in the housing and subsidy process and is a key player in the goal of facilitating movement into permanent independent housing. Salary starts at $56,340 and is based on experience.
What you'll do:
Engage people and partner with them to improve their health and wellness, achieve symptom stabilization and self-management, develop and/or restore skills impacted by mental illness and live a self-directed life.
Assist people with psychiatric and substance use disorders to identify personal priorities, preferences, strengths, and interests in order to help them establish goals that support a life in recovery.
Provide direct care services in timely and flexible ways.
Participate in the development and implementation of Safety Plans and Crisis Prevention and Response Plans in order to help prevent and mitigate risk factors.
Work side by side with persons and Team staff to apply for housing subsidies and decent affordable housing.
Be an “expert” in the area of housing and serves as a resource, providing training and consultation for Team staff.
Facilitate informed decision-making by educating persons about laws and regulations that affect their housing status and subsidies.
Act as liaison with DMH, staff, family members, advocates, and local, state, and federal housing staff and programs as needed.
What you'll need:
Education:
High School Diploma/GED equivalent required.
Bachelors Degree highly preferred.
Experience:
Experience in managing affordable housing and/or housing support experience required.
Knowledge of state and federal housing subsidy processes and DHCD and DND protocols
Skills:
Must have Driver's license.
Must be MAP certified and CPR/1st aide certified within the first three months of hire (training provided).
Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits:
Paid Time Off - Two weeks' Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year
Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution
Employer Paid Life Insurance
403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Access to Credit Union Banking
Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Discounted Movie Tickets
Comprehensive Training Program
Internal Advancement Opportunities
Auto-ApplyExpressive Arts Therapist - Early Intervention
North Suffolk Community Services Inc. job in Boston, MA
Job DescriptionNorth Suffolk is looking for Expressive Arts Therapists to join our Early Intervention Team! Harbor Area Early Childhood Services is a passionate team devoted to supporting children from birth to three years through a strength-based and family-centered approach. Early Intervention Services are provided to infants and toddlers presenting with developmental delay or are at risk for developmental delays due to environmental, medical and/or biological factors.
As an Expressive Arts Therapist - Service Coordinator, you will be part of a professional multi-disciplinary team that uses developmental and expressive therapy, along with trauma informed intervention strategies, to provide services in clients' home, program, or other community settings.
Master's Level Service Coordinator salaries start at $67,500 with additional differentials available for needed language skills and specialized certifications.
What you'll do:
Provide EI screening/intake, evaluation and assessment.
Provide direct child developmental and family support / case management.
Participate in the development of IFSP (Individualized Family Service Plan), and in the ongoing execution, review and evaluation of the plan.
Collaborate with client families and the EI team in identifying concerns, priorities and resources.
Provide education, advocacy, and support on child & parenting issues and community resources to client families.
Refer for discrete/specialized child therapies and refer to other case management and counseling services when appropriate.
Coordinate intervention services with medical, state, and health providers.
Assist in developing a transition plan for child and family client.
What you'll need:
Education:
Master's degree in Expressive Therapy required.
Licensure:
LMHC eligible preferred
Experience:
Experience in Infancy/Early Childhood and Special Education preferred.
Skills:
Either be or become Early Intervention certified with DPH.
Driver's license and access to reliable vehicle needed in order to provide off-site services.
Spanish bilingual a plus (please indicate language skills in application).
Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits:
Paid Time Off Two weeks' Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year
Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution
Employer Paid Life Insurance
403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Access to Credit Union Banking
Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)
North Suffolk is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Discounted Movie Tickets
Comprehensive Training Program
Internal Advancement Opportunities
Accounting Assistant
North Suffolk Community Services Inc. job in Chelsea, MA
North Suffolk is looking for an Accounting Assistant to join our team! The Accounting Assistant is responsible for handling payroll and accounting transactions and must possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail and sense of discretion while handling employee's private information.
What You'll Do:
Perform bank reconciliation and journal entries to ensure accuracy of cash balances and appropriate cash flow requirements.
Assist in the development of financial analysis that allows for more timely and informative data that points out problems so corrective measures can be taken.
Prepare daily bank deposits and ensure the bank, on a daily basis, processes the deposits.
Assist Payroll Manager in the bi-weekly process of payroll: timesheets sorting, batch inputting in Payroll computer system and handling queries from supervisor and employees.
Assist with monthly closing, data entry, etc.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
What You'll Need:
Education:
High School Diploma or GED
Experience:
Three to five years' related experience required
Skills:
Must be proficient in (Windows) Excel and Word.
Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits:
Paid Time Off - Two weeks' Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year
Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution
Employer Paid Life Insurance
403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Access to Credit Union Banking
Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Discounted Movie Tickets
Comprehensive Training Program
Internal Advancement Opportunities
Auto-ApplyResidential Program Director
North Suffolk Community Services Inc. job in Boston, MA
As a Residential Program Director for North Suffolk Mental Community Services, you'll be in charge of an intensive group living environment within the Adult Community Clinical Services Program. The Residential Program Director provides administrative leadership, supervision and direction for all team members.
What you'll do:
Management of staffs' efforts to engage people and partner with them to improve their health and wellness, achieve symptom stabilization and self-management, develop and/or restore skills impacted by mental illness and live a self-directed life.
Insures that day to day operations of the group home program are grounded in the philosophy and techniques of psychiatric rehabilitation.
Assist people with psychiatric and substance use disorders to identify personal priorities, preferences, strengths, and interests in order to help them establish goals that support a life in recovery.
Instill hope by engaging in positive interactions that promote recovery and empowerment.
Collaborates in the development and implementation of Safety Plans and Crisis Prevention and Response Plans in order to help prevent and mitigate risk factors
Use evidence based practices including motivational interviewing.
Advocate that persons need to make informed choices to further their own recovery.
Advocate for better access to public services and natural supports for persons in order to facilitate their recovery and full integration into the community.
Leads the hiring process for residential staff and ensures that all staff are properly oriented and are trained in all mandatory trainings.
Participate in the on-call rotation.
What you'll need:
Education:
LPHA licensure required: LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, LRC, LADC1, M.D., R.N., Registered Occupational Therapist or licensed Psychologist
Experience:
Five (5) years experience in human services and supervisory experience required.
Two (2) years supervisory experience required.
Previous experience with provision and/or management of psychiatric rehabilitation services preferred.
Skills:
Must obtain Massachusetts MAP & CPR/First Aide certification within five (5) continuous months of hire (training provided).
Valid Mass driver's license required.
Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits
Paid Time Off - Two weeks' Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year
Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution
Employer Paid Life Insurance
403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Access to Credit Union Banking
Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Discounted Movie Tickets
Comprehensive Training Program
Internal Advancement Opportunities
Auto-ApplyTherapeutic Training and Support Worker
North Suffolk Community Services Inc. job in Revere, MA
NSCS is looking for a Therapeutic Training and Support Worker to help local youth and families! Are you looking for an opportunity where you can make a real difference while growing your own career and skills? The In-Home Therapy team works together to help a child and family treat the child's challenging behaviors and mental health needs, and help the family with supporting and caring for the child. The Therapeutic Training & Support Worker helps implement the therapeutic objectives of the treatment plan designed to address a youth's mental health, behavioral and emotional needs. This might include teaching the youth to understand, direct, interpret, manage, and develop self control of feelings as well as emotional responses to situations. This position also assists the family with addressing the youth's emotional and mental health needs.
This position is currently a hybrid position: community visits and remote work, contingent on family preference.
What you'll do:
Support the development of a youth-and family-centered treatment plan.
Support the review/development of a risk management/safety plan in collaboration with the youth and caregiver.
Provide support, referral and linkage to appropriate services along the continuum of care.
Provide phone contact and support to the youth and family as indicated.
Work with families to implement focused interventions and behavioral techniques to: enhance problem-solving, limit-setting, risk management/safety planning, communication, build skills to strengthen the family, advance therapeutic goals, or improve ineffective patterns of interaction.
Identify and utilize community resources; develop and maintain natural supports for the youth and parent/caregiver(s) in order to promote sustainability of treatment gains.
Support families in developing and maintaining natural supports for the youth and parent caregiver(s) in order to promote sustainability of treatment gains.
Provide phone and face-to-face coordination with entities that may impact the youth's treatment plan.
Provide coaching to youth and family in support of decision-making in both crisis and non-crisis situation.
Provide skills training for youth and parent/caregiver(s).
When requested by the family, will also accompany the family to meetings about the youth's behavioral health treatment needs in schools, day care, foster homes, and other community-based locations.
What you'll need:
Education/experience:
Bachelor's degree in a human service field from an accredited university and one year experience working with children/adolescents/transition age youth; OR
Associate's degree in a human services field from an accredited school and one year of experience working with the target population; OR
High school diploma or GED and a minimum of two years of experience working with children/adolescents/transition age youth
Skills:
You must have a valid Massachusetts Driver's license, reliable vehicle, and ability to work in community and in-home settings.
Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits:
Paid Time Off - Two weeks' Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year
Eligible employer for the PSLF program
Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution
Employer Paid Life Insurance
403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Access to Credit Union Banking
Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Discounted Movie Tickets
Comprehensive Training Program
Internal Advancement Opportunities
Bilingual differential pay! Please indicate language in the application
Auto-ApplyNursing Internships/Practicums at North Suffolk
North Suffolk Community Services Inc. job in Boston, MA
Job Description
Open to PMHNP nursing student candidates (NP or DNP):
If you are looking to get hands-on experience and get started with your career in psychiatric mental health nursing services, North Suffolk Community Services is a great place to start! We offer practicums in Community Mental Health Centers with our fantastic nurse practitioner team as preceptors.
-Ideal setting for students with experience /interest in severe mental illness....
-Candidates should be self-motivated and able to take initiative.
Our students work with a wide variety of diagnoses and presentations, across a number of different demographics as well. If you are looking for a practicum placement, please submit your application and complete all of the sections.
Awake Overnight Counselor
North Suffolk Community Services Inc. job in Winthrop Town, MA
North Suffolk is looking for Awake Overnight Counselors to join our team! Overnight Residential Counselors are members of a team responsible for providing high quality direct care services to adults with developmental disabilities. As a nonprofit organization, we believe that every individual deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. We are looking for both entry level and experienced individuals to work as Awake Overnights in our residential homes. The right candidates will be responsible for providing care and assistance to Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. If you have experience working with developmentally disabled adults, or are willing to learn, we encourage you to apply.
Full and part time positions available in Chelsea, Winthrop, Revere, Waltham, West Roxbury, Hyde Park and Saugus. Please indicate preference for location and shift.
Salary Range: $20 - $22 / hour depending on program placement
What you'll do:
Be awake and available to persons during overnight shift until persons have left residential program, or until the morning staff person arrives.
Perform security checks on an hourly basis to ensure safety of individuals and facility.
Document each person's progress in the confidential record.
Perform tasks on the cleaning checklist and all duties based on individual's needs and schedule.
Write daily notes at end of shift if needed, noting any incidents and maintain regular communication with other team members.
Complete medication counts.
What you'll need:
Education:
High School diploma or GED required.
Bachelor's degree in any related field preferred.
Experience:
Zero to six years related experience (depending on DSP level) providing child care/elder care/direct support to developmentally disabled persons or previous experience supporting individuals in a mental health/special education or other human services setting is required.
Skills:
Must have valid Massachusetts Driver's license.
Must be or able to become MAP certified
CPR/First Aid certified within five months of hire (training provided).
Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits
Paid Time Off - Two weeks' Vacation per year (three weeks after 2 years of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year
Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution
Employer Paid Life Insurance
403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Access to Credit Union Banking
Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Discounted Movie Tickets
Comprehensive Training Program
Internal Advancement Opportunities
Auto-ApplySenior Community Support Specialist
North Suffolk Community Services Inc. job in Chelsea, MA
North Suffolk is looking for a Senior Community Support Specialist to join our team! As a Senior Community Support Specialist, you will participate in the engagement, assessment, and treatment planning process as well as work with a dedicated team of staff to provide interventions to address needs and goals of the persons served. This position provides direct services to people in community and group living environment settings in the areas of housing, risk mitigation, transportation, skill-building, money management, medication administration and other areas based on the person centered treatment plan.
Services are provided based on Recovery tenets and are aimed to promote overall health and well-being of persons served.
Salary starts at: $56,340
What you'll do:
Engage people and partner with them to improve their health and wellness, achieve symptom stabilization and self-management, develop and/or restore skills impacted by mental illness and live a self-directed life.
Gather information about community agencies to assist in the provision of services.
Organize and lead individual and group social and recreational activities.
Carry out the assigned interventions and action steps of the treatment plan, through the provision of direct support and rehabilitation services to people on an individual, group, and family basis (in conjunction with professional staff) in the office and in community settings.
Collaborate with Housing Coordinators to help each person in finding a safe and affordable place to live - apartment hunting, finding a roommate, landlord negotiations, cleaning, furnishing and decorating
Participate in medication administration per MAP and DMH policies and protocol.
Help each person to access reliable transportation.
Assist with supervision of Community Support Specialists
What you'll need:
Education/Experience:
High School Diploma / GED required
Bachelor's degree required.
Master's or Doctoral degrees in human services related field preferred OR in lieu of advanced degree, at least two years experience with population that has severe and persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorder, or established significant expertise in specialized areas related to ACCS components of care
Skills:
Must have a Driver's license.
Must be MAP and CPR/First Aid certified within five months of hire (training provided)
Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits:
Paid Time Off - Two weeks' Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year
Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution
Employer Paid Life Insurance
403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Access to Credit Union Banking
Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Discounted Movie Tickets
Comprehensive Training Program
Internal Advancement Opportunities
Auto-ApplyMedication Specialist
North Suffolk Community Services Inc. job in Boston, MA
North Suffolk is looking for a Medication Specialist to join our team! The Medication Specialist will be responsible for the health, safety and quality of life of individuals in a residential setting through advocacy, teaching and coordinating care, and managing medication documentation.
What you'll do:
Supervise and/or participate with individuals, based on their needs in medication, observation, documentation, refilling medications.
Audit the medication binder on a weekly basis and report any errors.
Assist individuals with medication documentation and medical appointments.
Document and maintain all individual records including making med sheets when new medications arrive.
Work directly with Nurse Manager/Case Manager.
Print off medication lists to send off with clients.
Participate in upkeep of medication room, supplies and sharps removals.
Attend trainings and receive weekly clinically supervision from the Nurse Manager.
What you'll need:
Education: High school degree or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred. CPR/First Aid Certification or ability to receive certifications required.
Experience: One year experience working in a setting with medication observation or dispensing preferred.
Skills: Must be capable of intervening during crisis situations.
Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits:
Paid Time Off Two weeks' Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year
Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution
Employer Paid Life Insurance
403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Access to Credit Union Banking
Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)
Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Discounted Movie Tickets
Comprehensive Training Program
Internal Advancement Opportunities
Auto-ApplyClinical Coordinator
North Suffolk Community Services Inc. job in Boston, MA
Job Description
Our Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS) program is seeking a full time Clinical Coordinator.
Salary starting at: $80,000 yr
Role highlights:
Clinical Supervision by an approved, Licensed supervisor is included
Experience providing clinical supervision to a multidisciplinary staff
Work with a multidisciplinary and diverse team
Gain skills to work with a diverse client population
Acquire hours towards licensure: Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Workers (LICSW), Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) or Occupational Therapist (OT)
Extensive trainings in Evidence Based Practices
Opportunity to work with an underserved population
Learn to collaborate with various systems and providers (DMH, outpatient, hospital systems)
Internal opportunities for growth
Expectations of the role:
Provide team leadership and guidance to direct care staff.
Collaborate with outpatient clinic providers and care coordination entities.
Identify the skills a client needs to live independently (cooking, paying bills, cleaning).
Work with clients to set life goals in school, work, health, and relationships.
Teach strategies for symptom management.
Engage with families to assist them in supporting the client as they develop those skills.
Organize and lead individual and group social activities that structure each person's time, increase social experiences, and provide opportunities to practice social skills.
What you'll need:
Education/Licensure:
Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA) designation that is recognized under Massachusetts law is required. Following degrees meet the criteria:
MSW, LCSW, LICSW, LMHC and LMHC eligible degrees, LADC 1, RN, Licensed Occupational Therapist.
Unlicensed MSW graduates welcome to apply under Pathway program.
Experience:
Previous experience in the provision of clinical or rehabilitative services to adults with chronic and serious mental health issues and/or substance use disorders preferred.
Previous supervisory experience preferred, but not required.
Skills:
Must have a valid driver's license.
Must be MAP certified and CPR/1st aide certified within the first three months of hire (training provided)
Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits:
Paid Time Off - Two weeks' Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year
Eligible employer for the PSLF program
Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution
Employer Paid Life Insurance
403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Access to Credit Union Banking
Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Discounted Movie Tickets
Therapeutic Mentor
North Suffolk Community Services Inc. job in Revere, MA
Put your passion to work - NSCS is looking for Therapeutic Mentors to help local youth and their families! Are you looking for a job opportunity where you can make a difference and help people while also growing your own career and skills? The Therapeutic Mentor provides structured, one-to-one, strength-based support services to a youth for the purpose of addressing daily living, social, and communication needs in community and home-based settings. Therapeutic Mentoring interventions are designed to address one or more goals on a youth's existing outpatient or in-home treatment plan or on an existing Individual Care Plan (ICP).
What you'll do:
Support, coach and train youth in order to support linkages to community resources and services that will sustain the youth's optimal functioning in the community.
Work closely with the family, and any behavioral health existing/referring provider(s) to implement the goals and objectives identified by the referring provider, when the youth is not enrolled in Intensive Care Coordination (ICC).
Participate as a member of the Care Planning Team (CPT) and clearly outlines the goals of the Therapeutic Mentoring Service in the Individual Care Plan (ICP), when the youth is enrolled in Intensive Care Coordination (ICC).
Assist youth in communicating their needs to the treatment team when age-appropriate.
Contributes the voice of the youth in the absence of the youth.
Work in the community and in-home settings.
What you'll need:
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree in a human service field from an accredited university preferred OR
Associate's degree in a human services field from an accredited school plus a minimum of one year of experience working with children/adolescents/transition age youth OR
High school diploma or GED plus a minimum of two years of experience working with children/adolescents/transition age youth.
Skills:
Valid Mass Driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle in order to work in community and in-home settings required. You must be 21 years or older.
Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits:
Paid Time Off - Two weeks' Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year
Eligible employer for the PSLF program
Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution
Employer Paid Life Insurance
403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Access to Credit Union Banking
Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Discounted Movie Tickets
Comprehensive Training Program
Internal Advancement Opportunities
Auto-ApplyResidential Program Director
North Suffolk Community Services Inc. job in Chelsea, MA
As a Residential Program Director you will be responsible for the clinical and administrative aspects of a residential program for adults living with mental illness & medical need, as well as the overall health and safety of the persons residing there. You will help people in the areas of daily living skills, transportation, skill-building, money management, medication administration, risk mitigation and other areas based on the person centered treatment plan. Services are provided based on Recovery tenets and are aimed to promote overall health and well-being of persons served.
What you'll do:
Recruit, train, supervise, evaluate, and facilitate progressive discipline as needed for all direct care staff as well as the program Nurse, in conjunction with the Residential Services Coordinator.
Arrange staff schedules to meet the health and safety requirements, as well as the individual needs of the people.
Supervise the development and implementation of Quality Indicators through the IAP process and Program Goals.
Participate in the assessment of person referrals, admissions and discharges.
Ensure the program and person records are current, comprehensive and meet agency and funding source standards.
Liaison with families/guardians, DMH, and other outside service providers.
Supervise and participate in the housekeeping and maintenance of the house and vehicle.
Participate in the development of the program budget, and monitor the program expenses.
Supervise the management of person's funds and possessions, within the guidelines of the IAP and agency.
Monitor medications in accordance with MAP regulations.
Participate in the on-call rotation.
What you'll need:
Education:
LPHA licensure required: LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, LRC, LADC1, M.D., R.N., Registered Occupational Therapist or licensed Psychologist
Experience:
Five (5) years experience in human services and supervisory experience required.
Two (2) years supervisory experience required.
Previous experience with provision and/or management of psychiatric rehabilitation services preferred.
Skills:
Must obtain Massachusetts MAP & CPR/First Aide certification within five (5) continuous months of hire (training provided).
Valid Mass driver's license required.
Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits
Paid Time Off - Two weeks' Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year
Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution
Employer Paid Life Insurance
403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Access to Credit Union Banking
Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Discounted Movie Tickets
Comprehensive Training Program
Internal Advancement Opportunities
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Auto-ApplyExpressive Arts Therapist - Early Intervention
North Suffolk Community Services Inc. job in Boston, MA
North Suffolk is looking for Expressive Arts Therapists to join our Early Intervention Team! Harbor Area Early Childhood Services is a passionate team devoted to supporting children from birth to three years through a strength-based and family-centered approach. Early Intervention Services are provided to infants and toddlers presenting with developmental delay or are at risk for developmental delays due to environmental, medical and/or biological factors.
As an Expressive Arts Therapist - Service Coordinator, you will be part of a professional multi-disciplinary team that uses developmental and expressive therapy, along with trauma informed intervention strategies, to provide services in clients' home, program, or other community settings.
Master's Level Service Coordinator salaries start at $67,500 with additional differentials available for needed language skills and specialized certifications.
What you'll do:
Provide EI screening/intake, evaluation and assessment.
Provide direct child developmental and family support / case management.
Participate in the development of IFSP (Individualized Family Service Plan), and in the ongoing execution, review and evaluation of the plan.
Collaborate with client families and the EI team in identifying concerns, priorities and resources.
Provide education, advocacy, and support on child & parenting issues and community resources to client families.
Refer for discrete/specialized child therapies and refer to other case management and counseling services when appropriate.
Coordinate intervention services with medical, state, and health providers.
Assist in developing a transition plan for child and family client.
What you'll need:
Education:
Master's degree in Expressive Therapy required.
Licensure:
LMHC eligible preferred
Experience:
Experience in Infancy/Early Childhood and Special Education preferred.
Skills:
Either be or become Early Intervention certified with DPH.
Driver's license and access to reliable vehicle needed in order to provide off-site services.
Spanish bilingual a plus (please indicate language skills in application).
Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits:
Paid Time Off Two weeks' Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year
Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution
Employer Paid Life Insurance
403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Access to Credit Union Banking
Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)
North Suffolk is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Discounted Movie Tickets
Comprehensive Training Program
Internal Advancement Opportunities
Auto-ApplyInternships at North Suffolk
North Suffolk Community Services Inc. job in Revere, MA
Job Description
If you are looking to get hands-on experience and get started with your career in clinical services, North Suffolk is a great place to start! We offer a variety of internships in areas including Outpatient Ambulatory, Child/Youth/Family Services, Emergency Services, and many others. Our interns work with a wide variety of adults, children, and families on-site and in the community, depending on their placements.
Internship opportunities are listed in the attached PDF.
If you are looking for an internship, please submit your application outlining the following:
Current degree in progress
Anticipated dates (MONTH and YEAR) of placement
Type of supervision required
Area of interest of work and clients you are looking to work with
Hours required for internship
We will work to match you with an open internship in a program that meets your interests.
Please be aware, role availability may change, but if you are interested in ANY opportunities with North Suffolk's internship program, please apply ONCE for consideration, and specify your interest within the application.
Thank you for your interest!
Nursing Internships/Practicums at North Suffolk
North Suffolk Community Services Inc. job in Chelsea, MA
Job Description
Open to PMHNP nursing student candidates (NP or DNP):
If you are looking to get hands-on experience and get started with your career in psychiatric mental health nursing services, North Suffolk Community Services is a great place to start! We offer practicums in Community Mental Health Centers with our fantastic nurse practitioner team as preceptors.
-Ideal setting for students with experience /interest in severe mental illness....
-Candidates should be self-motivated and able to take initiative.
Our students work with a wide variety of diagnoses and presentations, across a number of different demographics as well. If you are looking for a practicum placement, please submit your application and complete all of the sections.