Massachusetts Veterans Jobs

Corrigan Mental Health Center (CMHC) operated by the Department of Mental Health (DMH) is seeking an experienced and dynamic professional for the position of Center Director. CMHC provides a mental health system of care that is responsive and appropriate, offering services that are of high quality, accessible and cost effective. Services are designed to be individualized, promote independence and recovery, and prevent unnecessary hospitalization. _Please Note:_/ /This position is 40 hours per week. The incumbent will work on the day shift 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Days off are Sunday and Saturday. This position participates on an on-call rotation. Under the general supervision of the Director of Community Services, the Center Director provides leadership and oversight of day-to-day operations of the Inpatient Unit, Partial Hospital, Outpatient, Adult Community Clinical Support (ACCS), and other Case Management activities, including contracted services. The selected candidate provides leadership to ensure that all services are trauma informed, person centered and support hope, healing, and recovery to the fullest extent possible. _Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):_ * Manages the day-to-day operations of CMHC including clinical oversight and support to meet the needs of the Inpatient Unit, Partial Hospital, Outpatient Service, and community programs. * Oversees budget for services and facility support to ensure efficient operations within fiscal parameters and expenditure guidelines. * Monitors third party billing to ensure that billable services maximize revenue potential; ensures that state and contracted services follow applicable laws, regulations, standards, and policy. * Manages staff to ensure compliance with human resource procedures and practices as well as collective bargaining requirements. * Supports and maintains an inclusive, accessible, and competent system of care that promotes recovery and is focused on providing recovery oriented and Person centered/Family driven services. * Manages improvement of utilization of community services and contract management using data driven processes. * Directs and supports implementation of Zero Suicide as well as competent substance use disorder treatment across state operated services. * Oversees risk management, quality management, and human rights processes to ensure high standards of quality for the health, safety, and dignity of service recipients. * Maintains Center for Medicaid/Medicare Services and Joint Commission accreditation. * Provides input into the development and analysis of Department policy and procedure; ensures that staff are appropriately trained and informed regarding all policy and practice changes. * Serves as a member of the Southeast Area senior management team. _Preferred Qualifications:_ * Exceptional clinical skills including differential diagnostic understanding, adult/family systems and the capacity to match client needs to services. * Experience and knowledge with applicable state requirements and Center for Medicaid/Medicare Services and Joint Commission regulations relating to health care facilities. * Master's degree in a related field and licensure * Familiarity with the principles and practices of human resource management including behavioral techniques, planning, forecasting, and organizational development. * Demonstrated ability to supervise staff including performance appraisal, employee coaching/training/development, and performance management. * Strategic thinker who is visionary, innovative, creative, and willing to take appropriate risk. * Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams; maintaining working relationships with other internal staff and external contacts. * Strong budgetary skills with the ability to work well with outside companies/agencies and the capacity to develop accurate RFR’s and RFP’s as well as supervise the bidding process. * Tact, diplomacy, and composure needed for interaction with contractors, vendors, and facility staff. * Thoroughness, independence, and excellent written and oral communication skills with proficient usage of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook. * Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency. _DMH Vision and Mission:_ The Department of Mental Health, as the State Mental Health Authority, assures and provides access to services and supports to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages, enabling them to live, work and participate in their communities. The Department establishes standards to ensure effective and culturally competent care to promote recovery. The Department sets policy, promotes self-determination, protects human rights, and supports mental health training and research. This critical mission is accomplished by working in partnership with other state agencies, individuals, families, providers, and communities. _About the Corrigan Mental Health Center:__ The Dr. John C. Corrigan Mental Health Center / Fall River Site provides comprehensive services to adults and children. Programs include a 16-bed acute in-patient unit, Case Management, Day Treatment Program and Adult Community Clinical Services. Our mission is to provide person centered care to individuals of diverse backgrounds. We always aspire to create an environment which promotes recovery, resiliency, growth and independence for those we serve and their families as well as to create an environment where employees can learn and grow. ** *Pre-Hire Process:* A criminal and tax history 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 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 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, Option 4. MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) six (6) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration or clinical management of which (B) at least two (2) years must have been in a supervisory or managerial capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below. Substitutions: I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required (A) experience. II. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required (A) experience. III. A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required (A) experience. IV. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required (A) experience. _ *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. *Job: Community and Social Services *Organization: Department of Mental Health *Title: *Center Director Location: Massachusetts-Fall River-49 Hillside Street Requisition ID: 240009DA