1 Residential Behavioral Health Specialist Job in Barre, VT
Washington County Mental Health Services is Hiring a Residential Behavioral Health Specialist Near Barre, VT
- Serve as a primary support staff in a residential setting, working with adults with developmental disabilities.
- Provide total care for day-to-day tasks, including bathing, grooming, transportation, housekeeping, grocery shopping, and meal preparation.
- Provide transportation to and from community activities, mental health appointments, and school (if applicable). Use of personal vehicle may be required.
- Promote an active lifestyle through engagement in activities and exercise.
- Provide individualized services across different settings, including in the community.
- Deliver and administer medication according to agency guidelines.
- Contribute to the development and ensure support with progress towards objectives identified in Individual Support Agreement (ISA).
- Preserve privacy, confidentiality, and ensure dignity for all residents.
- Capture online notes, data related to residents’ daily experiences, and treatment plan progress in electronic medical record software.
- Lift and transfer residents, up to 30 pounds, in a safe manner
- Work with 1-2 clients in crisis or with high clinical acuity including supporting client 2 or 3 on 1 while maintaining client in line of sight at all times.
- Be a positive influence.
- Shape new behaviors and support learning through implementing customized behavior plans and developing healthy, therapeutic relationships with residents.
- Provide safe and reliable supervision, navigating stressful or escalated moments.
- Attend training, workshops, and treatment team meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license, excellent driving record, and access to a safe, reliable, insured vehicle.
- Experience with technology such as Microsoft Suite.
- Prior experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred but not required.
- Ability to assist clients that may require physical interventions and frequent physical activity. Ability to walk up to several miles and lift and transfer up to 30 pounds.
- Ability to effectively manage and de-escalate situations involving clients who may become combative or willing to participate in mitigation training.
- Skills to work with mental health/developmental/co-occurring residential clients with highly complex medical needs.
- Skills to deal with extensive instances of unpredictability exhibited by clients. Including things such as suicidality and exhibiting dangerous behaviors towards self or others.
- Possess the ability to work independently and as a team.
- Follow through with assigned tasks.
- Possess effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Possess and expresses great patience and empathy for residents.
- Positive attitude and sense of humor.
- Ability to adapt to a changing environment.
- Competitive compensation with opportunities for overtime.
- Bi-annual difficulty of care stipend.
- Generous medical, dental, vision, life, and accident insurance.
- Matching 403(b) contributions starting at 4.25%.
- Employee assistance plan.
- Generous sick and vacation accruals with 12.5 paid holidays annually.
- Mileage reimbursement for agency-related travel.
- Employer-paid life, AD & D, Short Term & Long-Term Insurance.
Job Summary
Full Time
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
$63k-78k (estimate)
02/25/2024
05/22/2024
wcmhs.org
BERLIN, VT
500 - 1,000
1967
PAUL DUPRE
$50M - $200M
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
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About Washington County Mental Health Services
Washington County Mental Health Services (WCMHS) is designated by Vermont Statute to provide a wide variety of support and treatment opportunities for children, adolescents, families, and adults living with the challenges of mental illness, emotional and behavioral issues, and developmental disabilities. These services are both office and community-based through outreach. The range of services offered includes prevention and wellness, assessment and stabilization, and 24 hours a day, 7 days a week emergency response. WCMHS is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit Community Mental Health Center. The agency ...was established under this name in 1967 and proudly celebrates 50 years of serving our community. We take a flexible approach to person-centered care for citizens within Washington County and the adjacent towns of Orange, Washington and Williamstown. Guidelines for acceptance and participation in our programs are the same for everyone without regard to race, color, national origin, or religion. Our dedicated staff works to assist each individual to reach his or her goals. Within the last year, approximately 5,000 individuals (8% of the population of Washington County) benefited from the services offered by WCMHS. Five percent of these individuals participated in multiple programs offered across the agencys divisions, receiving direct services. The remaining 3% were served through educational sessions, community forums, extended family and other non-billable services. Mission Statement: Washington County Mental Health Services advocates the inclusion of all persons into our communities and actively encourages Self-Determination and Recovery. We serve all individuals and families coping with the challenges of developmental disabilities and mental health by providing trauma informed services to support them as they achieve their highest potential and best possible quality of life.
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