Lead Engagement Partner (Community DSP)

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Bay Cove Human Services’ mission is to partner with people to overcome challenges and realize personal potential. The organization provides individualized and compassionate services to individuals facing developmental disabilities, mental illness, substance use disorders, and homelessness across more than 175 sites in Greater Boston and Southeastern Massachusetts.

Job Summary:

As part of the multidisciplinary ACCS Integrated Team, the Lead Engagement Partner supports adults with mental health challenges by incorporating advanced clinical interventions. The role involves delivering evidence-based interventions, advocating for Persons, and helping them develop goals for greater independence and improved quality of life. This is an exempt position.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervised at the discretion of the ACCS Clinical Supervisor.

Essential Functions:

• Integrate evidence-based practices such as SBIRT, Stages of Change, Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction, Seeking Safety, and TREM into engagement and treatment planning.
• Participate in engagement team meetings for persons with complex clinical needs.
• Use recovery-oriented language and principles in all interactions.
• Support daily living skills, including medication management, community safety, and personal care.
• Collaborate with care providers and assist with appointments and community activities.
• Work with the Housing Coordinator to meet licensing standards and support positive tenancy.
• Mentor colleagues and provide crisis assessment and intervention as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field (or 5+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s).
• Strong commitment to community living and support for individuals with mental health challenges.
• Understanding of clinical concepts and de-escalation skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and computer skills.
• Medication administration certification within 3 months, CPR and First Aid certifications within 3 months.
• Physical ability to assist individuals with mobility impairments.
• Valid driver’s license preferred. Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply, with pay differentials for fluency in certain languages.

Mission Traits:

• Flexible, responsible, and respectful work approach.
• Integrity, dignity, and advocacy in all actions.
• Promotion of diversity and inclusion.
• Collaborative and compassionate engagement with stakeholders.

Bay Cove Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available; candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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