Join a dynamic team dedicated to healing, recovery and reimagining mental health treatment! The Gould Farm Nursing Office Assistant works as a member of a multidisciplinary team that contributes to each guest’s treatment and recovery. The Nursing Office Assistant works under the leadership of the Nursing Office Coordinator and with oversight of the Nursing Office by the Clinical Director. The Nursing Office Assistant engages in tasks, interventions and education that support guests in using medication as a tool in recovery, as well as skill building around mental and physical wellness strategies. The Nursing Office Assistant contributes to an efficient, effective and safe operation in compliance with Massachusetts Department of Public Health MAP certification. Must be willing to promote the values and spirit of Gould Farm, to actively participate as a member of the community and to continuously seek ways to improve, both self and function.

Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

● MAP certification per Department of Public Health dispensing of medication as required for guests;

● Maintain and secure inventory of medication;

● Transcription of Doctor’s orders;

● Maintain accurate records, logs, and progress reports on all medication, health and wellness activities;

● Provide liaison to both Doctors & Clinical team in relation to guest’s needs and medication changes;

● Ongoing training and support of staff in Nursing Office to ensure consistency and safety in MAP procedures/implementation;

● Liaison with pharmacies, insurance companies, external medical transfer providers, other health professionals and family partners of guests as needed;

● Schedule off-site medical and wellness appointments for guests;

● Perform a range of administrative tasks in a busy office environment including answering phones, data entry, copying and filing.

Health and Wellness

● Support Nursing Office Staff in conducting health and wellness assessments of guests;

● Further ongoing wellness plans for guests with coaching and support;

Triage and Crisis Intervention

● Triage and problem solve with guests around matters that impact program attendance and engagement, including providing coaching /support of skills in emotional regulation;

● Provision of basic first aid;

● Assist the Clinical team and Residential team, as well as Doctors to support crisis intervention;

Qualifications: This position requires residency at the Farm as a condition of employment (living at Gould Farm in employer provided housing). Should suitable housing not be available at the time of hire, agreement to moving to the Farm as soon as suitable housing is available is a contingency of employment. Experience in mental health and MAP certification is preferred. Securing MAP certification is a requirement of the position. Experience with electronic health records (or similar web based data/reporting systems) preferred. Updated CPR and First Aid certification will be required. Strong administrative and organizational skills are essential. Must have the mobility to spend 75% of the work shift standing and/or moving about the work area.

POSTED: 4/8/2021

Interested Candidates should submit a resume and letter of interest to Human Resources: hr@gouldfarm.org.

Join a caring and supportive team as a Residential Advisor (RA) at Gould Farm. A Residential Advisor is responsible to support and facilitate an environment that creates a safe and fulfilling sense of home for our residents that fosters and supports their recovery goals. As part of this role, RA’s assist residents with daily life activities and emotional support; encourage residents to participate in work, group and social activities; and supports a living space that is safe, clean and comfortable. In addition, RA’s assist with medication administration and crisis intervention. Residential Advisors at Gould Farm are integral members of the treatment team. Join us as a member of the Gould Farm team for a rewarding and fulfilling work experience!

Qualifications: B.A. or equivalent and 1-2 year experience in related human service field are helpful.  Should be comfortable working with adults with mental health challenges in a person-centered, recovery-based setting rooted in a culture of kindness and respect. We are looking for people who are responsible, engaging, hardworking, and who are good at forming positive relationships with healthy boundaries.

Gould Farm is a therapeutic community that promotes recovery for people with mental health and related challenges through meaningful work, community living, and clinical care. This position requires residency at the Farm as a condition of employment (living at Gould Farm in provided housing).  Should suitable housing not be available at the time of hire, agreement to moving to the Farm as soon as suitable housing is available is a contingency of employment.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and Cover Letter to Human Resources at hr@gouldfarm.org. 

Weekend Residential Staff, Boston Area Programs- Hourly Position

Fellside, Medford, MA

Reporting to the Clinical/Program Director, this position is responsible for providing leadership for a transitional and community-based program supporting adults with mental illness on their journey toward recovery and greater independence. The position provides the link to full-time staff regarding resident and Extended Community member concerns, crises, issues, etc. that come up over the weekend period.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure that all program participants receive optimal quality of care and support.
• Be aware of resident schedules (comings and goings) and maintain an accurate account of who is in the building and their well-being.
• Respond to emergencies during shift, including use of on-call clinical support.
• Follow through with any crisis plans put in place by on-call clinical staff.
• Do medication check-ins as scheduled and assist residents and extended community members in obtaining information for medication concerns.
• Uphold all policies/guidelines set by Gould Farm and the Boston Area Programs.
• Complete morning and evening log checklist sheets, including all relevant information during shifts; summarize in weekend log notes.
• Complete household projects as requested and transition with staff at the beginning and end of shift.
• Tend to the general appearance of the house and encourage residents to maintain a clean, orderly, and safe home. Assist residents with chores and menu planning.
• Assist residents with transportation support; provide occasional transportation in Fellside vehicle in circumstances authorized by on-call staff.
• Support Boston Area Program Extended Community members by phone; support any Extended Community members on respite at Fellside during the weekend, which may include implementing particular intervention plans; support an occasional Gould Farm guest visiting or arriving on a weekend.
• Act as front line person for any maintenance concerns that arise on Fellside property. Contact on-call staff and follow appropriate plan as situation warrants.

Qualifications: BA degree with 2-3 years in human services desired. Compassion, warm and clear communication skills and driver’s license required. Good organizational, computer and planning skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member. Patience, interest in learning and wellness, and a sense of humor required. Available to work Fridays 3pm – Sundays 3pm including sleeping on site. Willingness to restrict activities/home environment to low risk exposure to COVID-19 during the coronavirus pandemic. Knowledge of Boston area, non-smokers and availability for additional weekday substitute shifts preferred. Rate of pay: $14.54/awake hour & $12./asleep hour.

Contact Info: If interested, send cover letter & resume to: sbranca@gouldfarm.org.

We are looking for a dynamic practitioner with a passion for recovery and an unwavering belief in people’s ability to heal to join our dedicated team at Gould Farm’s Boston Area Program. As part of Gould Farm’s full continuum of services, we support adult guests (our descriptor for residents) with mental health challenges like depression, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder and schizophrenia transition from our supportive psychiatric rehabilitation community made up of residents, staff and their families, located on a working farm in the Berkshire woods, to begin to rebuild and regain their lives at our Fellside House in Medford.

Fellside’s transitional residential program serves as a launchpad for guests as we assist them in setting up their next chapter post-Farm, including attaining meaningful work, clinical services and recreational and wellness centered activities. As part of a tiered-support approach, Fellside’s Extended Community program provides ongoing clinical case management to guests throughout their transition.

Supervised by the Clinical/Program Director, and working as part of a collaborative team, the Social Worker will work with individuals and groups providing a continuum of vocational/educational coaching, and clinical case management support to facilitate smooth transitions for guests from the Farm to Fellside, and from Fellside to independent living.

Responsibilities will include:

• Working independently as well as part of a collaborative team to conduct assessments, explore vocational, educational and wellness-oriented opportunities and resources, person-centered goal setting, (including the development of an individualized structured plan for meaningful work), individual and group skills counseling, discharge planning.
• Cultivating relationships with area resources to connect guests to local opportunities.
• Working closely with family partners and community providers/collaborators to ensure all applicable voices are included in a network of care to promote guest well-being.
• On call rotation is a required part of the schedule.

As a Fellside staff member, this role includes living out the values and spirit of Gould Farm through encompassing a strengths-based perspective towards recovery and actively participating in the ongoing nurturing of a Gould Farm Fellside-based community in the Boston area.

Master’s Degree in counseling or social work, 3-5 years’ experience working in behavioral health with major mental health challenges is preferred. Knowledge and experience in the work of psychiatric rehabilitation, networking and recovery required.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to Human Resources at: hr@gouldfarm.org.