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(A) two years of fulltime or equivalent parttime experience in providing direct care service to the mentally ill emotionally or physically handicapped or
(B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the outlined Substitutions below
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In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. The applicant must have an active valid drivers license the right to legally operate a motor vehicle in Massachusetts and pass a criminal background check.
Salary: Base salary is $63547.17 plus additional incentives bonuses and employment benefits . Interested candidates can review this job posting at www.middlesexsheriff and may submit a cover letter and resume via email to .
The Middlesex Sheriffs Office (MSO) is seeking a qualified professional for the position of Mental Health Worker (MHW). Under the direction of the Director of Behavioral Health or designee the MHW will help care for physically or mentally ill individuals confined to Health Service Unit (HSU) within the Middlesex Jail and House of Correction in Billerica MA. Mental Health Workers observe patients and report any physical or behavioral signs or changes to nursing clinical and administrative staff. The primary duty of the MHW is to ensure the safety of all patients by conducting safety checks. The MHW will provide direct care services to program clients in accordance with their treatment goals. This employment opportunity is a fulltime nonexempt positions covered under a collective bargaining agreement. The hours of work for this position are 11:00PM to 7:00AM with Monday/Tuesday off.
Additional responsibilities of the MHW include but are not limited to:
Working Conditions: Working in a correctional facility; the applicants will be subject to work weekends nights holidays and being forced to work over 8 hours depending on operational needs within the Emergency Stabilization Unit (ESU). The applicants may be required to work on any shift 73; 311; 117. Days off are subject to change based on operational needs. Applicants may be required to interact with people who are under physical and/or emotional stress; stand and walk for prolonged periods of time and; work alone in an isolated area. The individuals selected must also be cognizant of the confidential and sensitive nature of a law enforcement agency.
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