Forensic PACT Specialist III - Eliot Community Human Services Inc
Lowell, MA
About the Job
Eliot is currently seeking a Forensic Behavioral Health Specialist III
for the new Lowell Forensic Program for Assertive Community Treatment
(PACT) Team. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of the
unique needs and history/background of the population and have the
ability to develop and maintain clear and therapeutic boundaries. A
proven experience in community-based work with adults with severe and
persistent mental illness are a must. PACT is an evidenced based
multidisciplinary outreach mental program that serves adults with
serious and persistent mental illnesses in the community. PACT staff
work as a team to collaborate with consumers to develop treatment
interventions that assist them in their recovery process.
Qualifications: Must have a bachelor's degree in psychology, criminal
justice, social work or related field with at least two years of
experience with population. Must have the skills to establish supportive
relationships with adults with mental illness who have limited social
skills and experiences with histories of unsuccessful community tenure
that can be due to minimal community exposure as a result of long term
hospitalizations or incarcerations; who have extensive criminal justice
involvement (e.g. multiple Section 35's, problematic sexual behaviors,
assaults and other criminal arrests); Ability to develop and maintain
professional working relationships with consumers, staff, co-workers and
supervisor. Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and
cultural groups. Ability to work a flexible work schedule contingent
upon program needs. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced
environment with periods of high stress. Responsibilities: Provide side
by side interventions to consumers that focus on problem solving, skills
training, modeling behavior, optimism and encouragement. Assist the team
and consumers in providing on-going assessment of symptoms and responses
to staff interventions. Promote opportunities to participate in
pro-social activities and interpersonal skill development. Participate
in the development of IAP's (Individualized Action Plans). Promote
consumers preferences and goals. Assist in identifying strengths,
cultural preferences and motivations relates to goals. Provide
interventions related to consumers IAP and as assigned by supervisor.
Provide interventions that are inclusive of consumer preferences,
cultural desires and community resources. Provide assistance to
consumers related to transportation to court, work sites, court mandated
treatment, probation/parole meetings, daily activities, appointments or
as needed/directed by supervisor. Attend and participate in any and all
on-site trainings related to working with this specific population of
consumers. Provide outreach support services to forensic PACT clients
and medication supports as needed to clients living interpedently in the
community. SCHEDULE:Tuesday-Saturday 3-11pm Education Preferred
Bachelors or better in Criminal Justice. Requisition Number: FOREN009074
for the new Lowell Forensic Program for Assertive Community Treatment
(PACT) Team. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of the
unique needs and history/background of the population and have the
ability to develop and maintain clear and therapeutic boundaries. A
proven experience in community-based work with adults with severe and
persistent mental illness are a must. PACT is an evidenced based
multidisciplinary outreach mental program that serves adults with
serious and persistent mental illnesses in the community. PACT staff
work as a team to collaborate with consumers to develop treatment
interventions that assist them in their recovery process.
Qualifications: Must have a bachelor's degree in psychology, criminal
justice, social work or related field with at least two years of
experience with population. Must have the skills to establish supportive
relationships with adults with mental illness who have limited social
skills and experiences with histories of unsuccessful community tenure
that can be due to minimal community exposure as a result of long term
hospitalizations or incarcerations; who have extensive criminal justice
involvement (e.g. multiple Section 35's, problematic sexual behaviors,
assaults and other criminal arrests); Ability to develop and maintain
professional working relationships with consumers, staff, co-workers and
supervisor. Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and
cultural groups. Ability to work a flexible work schedule contingent
upon program needs. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced
environment with periods of high stress. Responsibilities: Provide side
by side interventions to consumers that focus on problem solving, skills
training, modeling behavior, optimism and encouragement. Assist the team
and consumers in providing on-going assessment of symptoms and responses
to staff interventions. Promote opportunities to participate in
pro-social activities and interpersonal skill development. Participate
in the development of IAP's (Individualized Action Plans). Promote
consumers preferences and goals. Assist in identifying strengths,
cultural preferences and motivations relates to goals. Provide
interventions related to consumers IAP and as assigned by supervisor.
Provide interventions that are inclusive of consumer preferences,
cultural desires and community resources. Provide assistance to
consumers related to transportation to court, work sites, court mandated
treatment, probation/parole meetings, daily activities, appointments or
as needed/directed by supervisor. Attend and participate in any and all
on-site trainings related to working with this specific population of
consumers. Provide outreach support services to forensic PACT clients
and medication supports as needed to clients living interpedently in the
community. SCHEDULE:Tuesday-Saturday 3-11pm Education Preferred
Bachelors or better in Criminal Justice. Requisition Number: FOREN009074
Source : Eliot Community Human Services Inc
