Director - Recovery from Addictions Program- Temporary

This is a temporary position to cover for an employee on leave.

The Department of Mental Health (DMH) is seeking an experienced candidate to fill the position as Director of Recovery from Additions Program. The position is responsible for the daily management and functioning of the statewide Men and Women’s Recovery from Addictions Program (M-WRAP) for those admitted under MGL Chapter 123 Section 35. The incumbent provides direct supervision regarding administrative, medical, clinical and non-clinical services and those services rendered under contract.  The manager ensures that all services meet the applicable standards to ensure employees, vendors, and service providers meet performance standards.

This is a Temporary Sick Leave Backfill position. Please note, the duration of this position will cease on or before March 3rd, 2027.

  Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

• Responsible for maintaining appropriate staff for 24/7 operations, which include both clinical and administrative functions as part of the administration on call rotation.
• Responsible for the implementation of all clinical and non-clinical programs and activities within the program and for all programs operated by the W-M RAP or under contract.
• Responsible for program and service development related to individuals subject to commitment under s. 35 who may or may not have co-occurring mental health conditions
• Coordinates clinical case reviews for individuals under s. 35 commitment whose services may be challenged by unforeseen barriers to accessing care.
• Assists with special projects for program development pertaining to individuals with histories of violence who may need a specific array of services, protocols and policies to help mitigate risk of harm
• Ensure the protection of consumers' legal and human rights.
• Develop cooperative relationships with judges, court clinicians, court staff, correctional facilities, boards, advocacy groups, labor unions, patients and providers involved with program operations.
• Develop, coordinate, administer and evaluate innovative treatment modalities and approaches to provide best practice care and treatment to the patients served by this program

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to work with Alcohol/Drug Dependent and Dual Diagnosis individuals
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to solve problems
• Experience running a variety of groups with ability to manage crisis situations
• Ability to establish rapport with a wide array of diverse individuals both internally and externally
• Knowledge of the court system within Massachusetts
•  Knowledge of HIPAA and federal regulations
• Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency.

DMH Mission Statement:

The Department of Mental Health assures and provides access to services and supports to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages, enabling them to live, work and participate in their communities. The Department establishes standards to ensure effective and culturally competent care to promote recovery. The Department sets policy, promotes self-determination, protects human rights, and supports mental health training and research.

Pre-Offer Process:

A tax & background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Human Resources Division prior to the candidate being hired.

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Record Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.

ADA Reasonable Accommodation:

If you require a reasonable accommodation with the application/interview process, please contact us at: EOHHS Candidate ADA Requests

For questions regarding this requisition, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1-800- 510-4122 Ext. 4