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Taunton State Hospital, operated by the Department of Mental Health (DMH), is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time Chaplain II. The Chaplain II will conduct individual and group counseling with clients, their family members and agency staff; confer with administrators, clinicians, direct care and clinical/treatment teams and other groups to identify needs, facilitate provision of services and further the purpose and philosophy of the particular department or facility; conduct training workshops, seminars and conferences; maintain liaison relationships with community, civic and education personnel and organizations; and will provide for the spiritual needs of clients. This position also provides pastoral care and counseling in times of crisis and provides consultation on issues related to religion, morality, and ethics; provides consultation to facility administrators regarding religious activities, and any issues related to morals, ethics, values, death and dying and human rights; provides orientation training to new staff on religious resources and services available to patients; and will organize, implement, and supervise the Spiritual Volunteer Program. _Please Note_: This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week on the first shift. The hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday and from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday with flexibility to work off shifts. The days off will be Sunday and Saturday. _Duties and Responsibilities (these are a general summary and not all inclusive):_ * Conducts individual and group counseling sessions with patients, family members and staff to provide spiritual, moral, and ethical assistance. * Work within Community to develop volunteer program encompassing a variety of spiritual counseling and services. * Recruit, train, and manage religious volunteers and the volunteer programs to meet the religious needs of patients. * Assist in the development of discharge planning to meet the religious and spiritual needs of the patients while transitioning back into the community. * Completes a spiritual assessment with each client. * Consults with staff, treatment teams, administrative and/or program groups to identify needs establish programs and facilitate the provision of agency services. * Provides pastoral care and counseling in times of crisis (e.g., death, critical or serious illness) and provides consultation on issues related to religion, morality, and ethics. * Offers spiritual/ religious education/support addressing the needs of the individual served. * Provides consultation to facility administrators regarding spiritual/religious activities, and any issues related to morals, ethics, values, death and dying and human rights, as these issues impact up on clients, their family members and facility staff. * Advocates with Human Rights Committees and facility administrators for religious, civil and human rights of clients and staff and facilitates the expression of values leading the fulfillment of human potential. * Provides orientation training to new staff on spiritual/religious resources and services available to clients and staff. * Participates in denominational and interfaith organizations as well as conferences, workshops, seminars and other continuing education opportunities to enhance religious and clinical competencies and/or to maintain religious standing. * Provides information and reports needed to facilitate the exchange of information with facility administration and staff and/or religious, community, civic and social agencies and to promote acceptance of the population served. * Keeps informed of developments in resources, policies, practices, and trends affecting the population served. * Participates on various local and statewide committees and organizations, attends relevant meetings as needed and is present at public and facility functions. _ License and/or Certification Requirements:_ * Ordination or other recognition as a religious leader/teacher based on the requirements of the population served and the specific requirements of the religion concerned. Refer to individual position descriptions for specific requirements. * Based on assignment, travel may be required. Those employees who elect to use a motor vehicle for travel must have a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's license or the equivalent from another state. _About Taunton State Hospital:_ Taunton State Hospital (TSH) operated by the Department of Mental Health (DMH) is a 62-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. Learn more about our important work: Taunton State Hospital | Mass.gov _ DMH Mission Statement: _ The Department of Mental Health 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. * 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/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 the Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form. For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at the Customer Service line-1-800-510-4122, select Option # 4. First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. * Applicants must have an ordination or other recognition as a religious leader/teacher based on the requirements of the population serviced and the specific requirements of the religion concerned. Incumbents may be required to have a current and valid Motor Vehicle Driver's License at a Class level specific to assignment. _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: *Chaplain II Location: Massachusetts-Taunton-60 Hodges Avenue Requisition ID: 240007N6