Job Duties

• Conducts statutorily required risk assessments on individuals with substance use disorders, mental illness and others who are committed under section 35 of MGL Chapter 123, in consultation and collaboration with treatment teams.
• Provides clinical leadership and interface with correctional systems and other clinical programs for individuals with substance use and co-occurring disorders.
• Consults with psychiatric staff and other stakeholders on complex or unique cases.
• Functions as the senior level subject matter expert with DMH Forensic Services in the causes and treatments of substance use disorders and those with co-occurring mental health disorders.
• Completes data collection forms and maintains accurate statistics on work product, clinical treatment assessment and consultation activity as required by DMH Forensic Services.
• Performs additional clinical assessments such as need for Probate Guardianship, Rogers Guardianship or other medication and treatment related consultation as needed.
• Provides support and oversight as assigned regarding psychiatric trainees and review/approval of necessary documentation of psychiatric training rotations within forensic services.
• Participates in policy development, forensic education, and training activities.
• Mentors and supervises mental health professional trainees as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Proven experience and ability to treat substance use disorders from detoxification through long-term treatment.
• Skilled in the treatment of individuals with substance use challenges who also have co-occurring mental illness and trauma histories.
• Knowledge of community resources as they relate to implementing case disposition plans for persons before the court on civil and criminal matters and involved with human service or public safety agencies.
• Familiarity with human service agencies and the criminal justice systems in Massachusetts.
• Considerable knowledge of types and symptoms of mental, emotional and substance use disorders including varying levels of distress and dysfunction and to analyze psychological data, draw conclusions, and make appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to participate collaboratively on committees, work with team in grant-writing and other related activities as requested.

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Tryfacta is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age