Assistant Director of Legal Involved Services
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Job Description - Assistant Director of Legal Involved Services (26000237)
Assistant Director of Legal Involved Services – (26000237)
Description
The Department of Public Health’s (DPH) Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS) is seeking a dynamic applicant to fill the role of Assistant Director of Legal-Involved Services.
This position will have a particular emphasis on the involuntary civil commitment process for individuals with alcohol or substance use disorders under Chapter 123, Section 35, and will supervise program coordinators responsible for Re‑Entry for specialty populations and the Massachusetts Impaired Driving program. The Assistant Director will represent BSAS and collaborate with other state agencies and community health providers to increase efficiencies of best practices between systems, and for policy formulation and improvement.
Duties and Responsibilities
Support the development and implementation of relevant policies and best practices.
Oversee the policy development and implementation of best practices for working with individuals with SUDs and legal system involvement with a particular focus on providing education.
Train and consult on best practices and continuous quality improvement strategies related to the involuntary civil commitment process for individuals with alcohol or substance use disorders under Chapter 123, Section 35.
Facilitate integration and cross‑systems improvements with organizations that intersect with the issues of substance use, legal system involvement and involuntary civil commitment.
Review and analyze qualitative and quantitative data related to legal system involvement to determine progress and effectiveness, to make recommendations for the development and/or improvement of section 35 procedures, guidelines for system/program planning implementation, and operations.
Provide leadership in the development of evidence‑based and trauma responsive services that are reflective of the Bureau’s commitment to racial equity.
Contract management of the Bureau’s involuntary civil commitment/Section 35 vendors.
Supervise the Legal system involved services staff.
Assist with RFR writing and review process.
Supervise the timely and effective referral, placement and discharge of committed individuals; as well as supervising stakeholders regarding Section 35 policies and processes/procedures and participate in clinical case reviews.
Assist with compilation of reports on BSAS updates, activities, and accomplishments.
Support the development of new program models, as needed, RFRs and other related planning documents.
Respond to external requests for information.
Serve as a liaison among courts, treatment facilities, clinical evaluators, relevant stakeholder agencies, and community providers.
Collaboratively work with key partners in the oversight, development and delivery of clinically appropriate services for civilly committed clients to ensure compliance with clinical, statutory, regulatory and procedural requirements.
Present at conferences and workshops related to services for individuals with SUDs who are impacted by legal system involvement.
Represent the Bureau at various task force, interagency or intra‑department meetings, and in projects/initiatives.
Participate in the development and review process of DPH/BSAS regional and statewide RFRs.
May include functions in support of emergency declaration.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated knowledge and practical application in ASAM criteria to guide assessment and strong ethical decision making in high‑risk clinical contexts.
Expertise in clinical engagement including Motivational Interviewing.
Ability to attend meetings as a representative of the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services.
About the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services The Mission of the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS) is to foster healthy life choices through culturally responsive services that prevent, treat, and promote recovery from substance‑related disorders.
Our Guiding Principles include:
Addiction is a chronic disease that can be successfully prevented and treated.
Eliminating the stigma associated with addiction is essential to our work.
Substance use disorders affect individuals, families, and communities across the Commonwealth.
No single treatment is appropriate for everyone, and medications are an important element of treatment for many individuals.
People affected by substance addiction should be treated with dignity and respect.
The Bureau of Substance Addiction Services acknowledges the history of structural racism in the United States and its impact on health outcomes. The Bureau is committed to improving the quality of life for all Commonwealth residents, focusing on traditionally underserved and underrepresented populations.
About the Department of Public Health The mission of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is to prevent illness, injury, and premature death, to assure access to high quality public health and healthcare services, and to promote wellness and health equity for all people in the Commonwealth. We envision a Commonwealth in which all people enjoy optimal health. Massachusetts ranks among the healthiest states according to comparative analyses, but we face numerous challenges, including chronic and infectious disease, substance abuse, violence, preventable hospitalizations, and health disparities. DPH coordinates programs and policies to address specific diseases and conditions and offers services to address the needs of vulnerable populations. We also develop, implement, promote, and enforce regulations and policies to ensure that the conditions under which people live are most conducive to health and enable people to make healthy choices for themselves and their families. We provide health professionals, healthcare facilities and a variety of businesses that impact public health. We operate the state laboratory and four public health hospitals. We monitor health status and manage vital records including births, marriages and deaths. We educate people about public health issues and work closely with local boards of health and community partners to identify and solve public health problems.
Minimum Entrance Requirements Applicants must have at least five (5) years of full‑time or, equivalent part‑time, professional, professional internship, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration or clinical management, or any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below.
Substitutions:
A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.
A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience.
A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required experience.
A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required experience.
Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate’s years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non‑management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.
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.
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.
For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 Ext. #4.
If you have Diversity, affirmative action or equal employment opportunity questions or need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Sandra C. Semedo / Sandra.C.Semedo@mass.gov - 617-352-4250.
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Job Description - Assistant Director of Legal Involved Services (26000237)
Assistant Director of Legal Involved Services – (26000237)
Description
The Department of Public Health’s (DPH) Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS) is seeking a dynamic applicant to fill the role of Assistant Director of Legal-Involved Services.
This position will have a particular emphasis on the involuntary civil commitment process for individuals with alcohol or substance use disorders under Chapter 123, Section 35, and will supervise program coordinators responsible for Re‑Entry for specialty populations and the Massachusetts Impaired Driving program. The Assistant Director will represent BSAS and collaborate with other state agencies and community health providers to increase efficiencies of best practices between systems, and for policy formulation and improvement.
Duties and Responsibilities
Support the development and implementation of relevant policies and best practices.
Oversee the policy development and implementation of best practices for working with individuals with SUDs and legal system involvement with a particular focus on providing education.
Train and consult on best practices and continuous quality improvement strategies related to the involuntary civil commitment process for individuals with alcohol or substance use disorders under Chapter 123, Section 35.
Facilitate integration and cross‑systems improvements with organizations that intersect with the issues of substance use, legal system involvement and involuntary civil commitment.
Review and analyze qualitative and quantitative data related to legal system involvement to determine progress and effectiveness, to make recommendations for the development and/or improvement of section 35 procedures, guidelines for system/program planning implementation, and operations.
Provide leadership in the development of evidence‑based and trauma responsive services that are reflective of the Bureau’s commitment to racial equity.
Contract management of the Bureau’s involuntary civil commitment/Section 35 vendors.
Supervise the Legal system involved services staff.
Assist with RFR writing and review process.
Supervise the timely and effective referral, placement and discharge of committed individuals; as well as supervising stakeholders regarding Section 35 policies and processes/procedures and participate in clinical case reviews.
Assist with compilation of reports on BSAS updates, activities, and accomplishments.
Support the development of new program models, as needed, RFRs and other related planning documents.
Respond to external requests for information.
Serve as a liaison among courts, treatment facilities, clinical evaluators, relevant stakeholder agencies, and community providers.
Collaboratively work with key partners in the oversight, development and delivery of clinically appropriate services for civilly committed clients to ensure compliance with clinical, statutory, regulatory and procedural requirements.
Present at conferences and workshops related to services for individuals with SUDs who are impacted by legal system involvement.
Represent the Bureau at various task force, interagency or intra‑department meetings, and in projects/initiatives.
Participate in the development and review process of DPH/BSAS regional and statewide RFRs.
May include functions in support of emergency declaration.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated knowledge and practical application in ASAM criteria to guide assessment and strong ethical decision making in high‑risk clinical contexts.
Expertise in clinical engagement including Motivational Interviewing.
Ability to attend meetings as a representative of the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services.
About the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services The Mission of the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS) is to foster healthy life choices through culturally responsive services that prevent, treat, and promote recovery from substance‑related disorders.
Our Guiding Principles include:
Addiction is a chronic disease that can be successfully prevented and treated.
Eliminating the stigma associated with addiction is essential to our work.
Substance use disorders affect individuals, families, and communities across the Commonwealth.
No single treatment is appropriate for everyone, and medications are an important element of treatment for many individuals.
People affected by substance addiction should be treated with dignity and respect.
The Bureau of Substance Addiction Services acknowledges the history of structural racism in the United States and its impact on health outcomes. The Bureau is committed to improving the quality of life for all Commonwealth residents, focusing on traditionally underserved and underrepresented populations.
About the Department of Public Health The mission of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is to prevent illness, injury, and premature death, to assure access to high quality public health and healthcare services, and to promote wellness and health equity for all people in the Commonwealth. We envision a Commonwealth in which all people enjoy optimal health. Massachusetts ranks among the healthiest states according to comparative analyses, but we face numerous challenges, including chronic and infectious disease, substance abuse, violence, preventable hospitalizations, and health disparities. DPH coordinates programs and policies to address specific diseases and conditions and offers services to address the needs of vulnerable populations. We also develop, implement, promote, and enforce regulations and policies to ensure that the conditions under which people live are most conducive to health and enable people to make healthy choices for themselves and their families. We provide health professionals, healthcare facilities and a variety of businesses that impact public health. We operate the state laboratory and four public health hospitals. We monitor health status and manage vital records including births, marriages and deaths. We educate people about public health issues and work closely with local boards of health and community partners to identify and solve public health problems.
Minimum Entrance Requirements Applicants must have at least five (5) years of full‑time or, equivalent part‑time, professional, professional internship, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration or clinical management, or any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below.
Substitutions:
A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.
A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience.
A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required experience.
A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required experience.
Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate’s years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non‑management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.
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.
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.
For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 Ext. #4.
If you have Diversity, affirmative action or equal employment opportunity questions or need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Sandra C. Semedo / Sandra.C.Semedo@mass.gov - 617-352-4250.
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