Therapeutic Case Manager - Turning Points

Northeast Kingdom Human Services (NKHS) is a 501(c)(3) private not-for-profit organization operating with the purpose of promoting a high quality, comprehensive community mental health program in Vermont’s beautiful Northeast Kingdom. Our mission is to enrich communities and enhance the ability of individuals and families to improve their lives.

Therapeutic Case Manager (Therapeutic Day Treatment Program)

As the NKHS Therapeutic Case Manager you will be based out of the Turning Points School and integrating the support services for students. This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate, backed by a strong clinical team providing individual and family supportive interventions. Collaborate with school personnel to develop treatment and transitional plans for students. Opportunity to be deeply connected in a small school setting while gaining valuable professional experience.

Position follows school day schedule.

About NKHS

NKHS is a 501(c)(3) private not-for-profit organization operating with the purpose of promoting high quality, comprehensive community mental health programs in Vermont’s beautiful Northeast Kingdom. Our mission is to empower individuals, families, and communities by promoting hope, healing, and support. NKHS is a Designated Agency contracted with the State of Vermont to provide the highest quality of service in the areas of adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities, children and youth with serious emotional disabilities, and adults with mental health and substance use challenges. We serve the populations of Caledonia, Essex, and Orleans counties through a wide variety of targeted programs for individuals of all ages. NKHS has over 500 employees providing case management, community and home supports, residential care, psychiatry, medication management, therapy, vocational supports, school based counseling, emergency care, and respite services. These services are provided annually to nearly 4,000 of our local community members, helping them overcome challenges and achieve health in mind, body, and spirit. Visit us at NKHS.org Check out Life in the NEK of Vermont

Responsibilities

• Have or develop knowledge of local, state and regional community resources.
• Meet with or have telephone contact with selected children and parents for evaluation, supportive interventions, crisis management and communication of significant information.
• Responsible for the coordination of clinical treatment team meetings..
• Responsible for the ongoing development and implementation of transition plans with referring agencies and/or school systems, and potential post program placements.
  
  

Qualifications

• Master's degree in human service field preferred; will consider Bachelor's with relevant experience.
• Minimum of three years of experience with emotionally/behaviorally challenged children and youth highly desirable.
  
  

Salary & Benefits

• $22.50 - $27.50 per hour based on experience.
• Monday - Friday work week.
• Health and dental insurance.
• 403b retirement plan with Agency contribution and match.
• Generous paid time off, 12 sick days and 12 paid holidays.
• Outstanding employee wellness program
• Exceptional benefits package including low-cost medical and dental, short-/long-term disability coverages, life insurance, AFLAC, employee assistance program, and additional optional benefits
  
  

Northeast Kingdom Human Services is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.