Overview:

BAMSI is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization founded in Brockton, Massachusetts, with a vision of driving change and creating equal opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities and mental and behavioral health challenges. Brockton Area Multi-Services, Inc. (BAMSI) was incorporated on March 21, 1975 as South Shore Multi-Services Inc., under Chapter 180 of the Massachusetts General Laws, as a not-for-profit human service organization. On July 9, 1975, it changed its name to Brockton Area Multi-Services, Inc. It was formed for the development, coordination, and delivery of integrated human service programs, and according to its website, its mission is “to empower people and enrich their lives, through compassionate support and diverse services, one individual, one family a time.” BAMSI employees up to 2,000 people and operates adult, child, and family services, assisting approximately 30,000 individuals each year in Worcester, Middlesex, Norfolk, Bristol, and Plymouth Counties.

BAMSI is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Access for all; to creating a holistic system of care that meets people where they are; and abolishing the stigmas surrounding mental illness, disability, and addiction.

• Generous Time Off Package
• up to 4 weeks combined vacation, personal and cultural holiday
• 11 paid holidays
• up to 2 weeks Sick Time
• Highly Specialized Paid Trainings including opportunity to earn CEUs
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Life, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• 403B plan with discretionary match
• Wellness Activities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career Development Opportunities

• Available benefits are based on position and scheduled hours.

Responsibilities:

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  Serve as the single point of entry for CBHI referrals
• Triage referrals appropriately, following the ICC/HBT Timely Access to Care Protocol.
• Maintain a referral log and waitlist for CBHI services and meet twice weekly with Program Directors to review and triage as needed.
• Make required bi-weekly phone calls to families on the waitlist.
• Communicate with appropriate Behavioral Health Plan after a youth who has been on the CBHI waitlist for 14 days.
• Attend and actively participate in weekly individual and group supervision to review referrals, manage waitlist (as needed), review progress of youth/families served, identify risk factors, and improve communication/ interagency collaboration, and foster professional growth.
• Work with other BAMSI programs and the local MCI, to provide coordinated and comprehensive crisis diversion and intervention services.
• Maintain records, reports, and documentation for families served, including authorizations, Individual Care Plans, Treatment Plans, Crisis Plans, Weekly Progress Notes, Assessments, and required Evaluation tools.
• Conduct clinical practice in accordance with BAMSI policies, all state department regulations, Masshealth regulations, the requirements of the Board of Registration in Medicine under the Patient Care Assessment Program, and any other regulatory agencies to which these programs are subject.
• File 51As (Child Abuse and Neglect Report) with support from supervisor as required by mandated reporting laws.
• Maintain regular and timely attendance, professional boundaries, quality clinical service and high professional standards at all times.
• Adhere to the agency’s policy regarding confidentiality, and execute duties to reflect reasonable safety standards.
• Universal/standard precautions must be utilized and training obtained in areas that constitute risk.
• Perform other related work duties as needed or as assigned by supervisor or designee

Qualifications:

EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS:

• Master's degree (in required field, per MCE list of approved degrees) and a minimum of five (5) years of experience working with the target population pursuant to MCE credentialing criteria; licensure preferred

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in navigating any of the child/family-serving systems and experience advocating for family members who are involved with behavioral health systems

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

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  Working knowledge of the Wraparound Process and Systems of Care Principles
• Must demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity and an ability to accept families, children and youth unconditionally without judgment or blame for the challenges they face.
• Ability to communicate effectively with service providers and administrators, to work independently and as part of a team, and to embrace the System of Care Principles and Family Systems Theory.
• Must possess excellent care coordination, group facilitation, computer, time management and organizational skills.
• Must be flexible and able to respond to families under stress and in crisis.
• Must have valid driver’s license in state of residence and own means of transportation

EEO: We at BAMSI appreciate your interest and consideration of roles in our organization. BAMSI is an equal opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran or military status and regardless of whether the qualified applicants are individuals with disabilities. EEO is the Law http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm Reasonable Accommodations for Applying/Recruitment Reasonable accommodations are adjustments made to remove workplace obstacles for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply for and perform their jobs. Applicants who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, may be eligible for a reasonable accommodation in BAMSI’s application and selection process. A request for an accommodation will not affect opportunities for employment within BAMSI. Arrangements can be made if you have a disability that requires an accommodation for completing an application form, interviewing or any part of the employment process. Requesting accommodations, in writing or verbally, can be initiated by a BAMSI employee, qualified applicant, or by someone acting on that person’s behalf. Either call 508-484-7171 or, send letter to Talent Acquisition, 15 Christy's Dr Brockton, MA 02301. Note: please do not use these contacts to follow-up on job inquiries.