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Mental Health Worker CCS

Bay Cove Human Services, Oklahoma City, OK, United States


Bay Cove Human Services’ mission is to partner with people to overcome challenges and realize personal potential. Bay Cove pursues this mission by providing individualized and compassionate services to people facing the challenges associated with developmental disabilities, mental illness, substance use disorders, and homelessness at more than 175 program sites throughout Greater Boston and southeastern Massachusetts.

Job Summary
The CCS Mental Health Worker (MHW) provides direct services to adults in crisis at the CCS. They carry a case load based on daily census and provide direct care supports including admission, treatment planning, running groups, case management, and discharge. They ensure safety of all clients through provision of as needed 1:1 supervision, conducting and documenting checks, proactively addressing escalating behaviors. The MHW also handles operation of the CCS in terms of meal set-up and clean-up; room maintenance; keeping the unit clean; and doing laundry.

Schedule
Monday‑Friday 11 pm‑7 am

Essential Functions of Position

Completes and documents admissions, treatment plans, client daily documentation, and discharge summaries in accordance with BCHS, DMH, BMC, MBHP, and BEST.

Ensures the unit follows the daily schedule of program activities, client meetings, and groups; oversees therapeutic groups as leader, co‑leader, and observer.

Maintains cleanliness and upkeep of the unit, assists in meal preparation and cleanup, completes bed set up and gathers linens.

Maintains effective working relationships with insurers, DMH, local community resources, and treatment/rehabilitation programs throughout the Cape Cod community.

Participates in daily rounds with multidisciplinary team and follows up on identified issues for the unit and for individual clients.

Ensures that safety protocols are routinely reviewed and followed consistently by all staff (such as emergency systems, identification and remedy of facility safety hazards, security systems, lock‑up of sharps and potential toxins, hazardous waste management, checks protocols, checking vitals protocols, etc.).

Performs all other duties and projects as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements for the Position

Minimally 3 years’ experience working in a mental health setting.

Excellent writing and oral communication skills.

Demonstrated skills in working as an effective team player in a fast‑paced unit.

Ability to work collaboratively as a member of multidisciplinary and cross‑functional teams.

Demonstrated ability to work in a pressured situation and maintain clarity, focus, judgment, and compassion.

Ability to provide leadership.

Ability to identify problems and initiate solutions to problems.

Ability to work with people in crisis in a hopeful and compassionate manner and model this for others.

Ability to work independently.

Must be able to lift 20 pounds and complete cleaning and laundry.

Equal Opportunity Statement
Bay Cove Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other groups protected by Massachusetts or federal law. All qualified candidates, regardless of background, are encouraged to apply.

Bay Cove Human Services does not offer visa sponsorships at this time and will require candidates to be authorized to work in the United States.

Pay Rate: $18.95

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