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/*/THIS IS A CONTRACTED, NON-BENEFIT POSITION* The Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) provides services that break down barriers and empower people with disabilities to live life on their own terms. This includes the Community Living Division, which supports individuals with brain injuries and other significant disabilities living in the community. We’re searching for aRegistered Nursewho will bring compassion, commitment, and collaboration to the role. Working with designated Community Living programs, including the ABI/MFP Waiver Program, the Registered Nurse will support program staff in their work with participants. Reporting to the Clinical Director, the Registered Nurse will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of clinicians, including nurses, neuropsychologists, and behavioral health clinicians, to provide multi-faceted support as needed. The Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) is a learning and participatory performance culture with an emphasis on high performance teams, individual performance/contribution/impact, and engaging in activities to promote and support a program/division/agency (e.g., committee membership, Roadmap workgroup membership, presenting at Town Halls). In addition, MRC is an agency committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and racial equity, as well as innovation, transformation, and change, and creating a culture of agility, excellence, and belonging. __ _Responsibilities (this is a general summary and not all-inclusive)_: * *Provide clinical case consultation to Community Living (CL) programs and staff. * Participate in team clinical meetings, records review, visits in the community, and discussions with providers. * Assist with determining clinical appropriateness for programs and provide recommendations regarding service provision and assistance with developing resources. * Facilitation of Mortality Review meetings and corresponding clinical and administrative tasks. * Support training for MRC staff, service providers, or other state agencies. * Consult with other MRC programs regarding complex cases. * Clinical support and training related to program grants as requested. * Additional responsibilities as assigned. *_Preferred Qualifications_: * Minimum of two years of professional experience in the field. * Demonstrated experience with best practices in clinical consultation to support staff working with complex populations. * Experienced working with behavioral health and brain injury populations. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook, as well as technologies supporting a remote workplace (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams). * Excellent written and oral communication skills and proficiency in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with various diverse consumers, families, staff, and organizations. _Additional Information:_ * This is a contract position working up to 32 hours per week. * Benefits are unavailable except for sick leave accruals. * Contracts are renewable, subject to the Department's approval, performance, and allocation of funds. * All employees will be paid on a bi-weekly basis and must have direct deposit. * State and federal taxes will be withheld. In addition, the contractor must participate in the Alternative Retirement Program mandated by federal law. _Contract Period of Service_: TBD - 6/30/2024(Based on State Fiscal Year). /Renewable subject to available funding. /On an annual basis, contracts are reviewed for renewal, subject to the Department approval, performance, and allocation of funds. Memo: State Fiscal Years 7/1/2024 - 6/30/2025* * 7/1/2024 - 6/30/2026* * _About the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission_ MRC provides services that break down barriers and empower people with disabilities to live life on their own terms. Our programs focus on vocational rehabilitation, community living, and disability determination for federal benefit programs. We are change agents and community builders. And we put the people we serve at the heart of everything we do. We envision a Commonwealth that is open to all, where everyone can seize their true potential and contribute fully to our communities and the world. Together with stakeholders, partners, and allies, MRC collaborates, problem solves, and innovates to bring about a better Massachusetts for everyone—one that is truly equitable, accessible, and inclusive. For more information about our agency and programs visit: www.mass.gov/mrc _Pre-Offer 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/hhs/cori and click on "Information for Job Applicants." As part of the hiring process, the Office of Human Resources will be verifying any college-level degrees conferred to the selected candidate. Additionally, any licensure required for the position will be verified. Information provided as part of the hiring process is subject to the Massachusetts Public Record Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website. 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. 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 regarding this requisition, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 and select option #4. Applicants should upload a _cover letter_ and _resume_ for the Registered Nurse - Contractor requisition. *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! 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. Job: Medical Services* *Organization: Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission *Title: *Registered Nurse-Medical Consultants * Location: *Massachusetts-Boston-600 Washington Street Requisition ID: 2400041W