What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Therapeutic Case Manager position at Northeast Kingdom Human Services?
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.
Lead Therapeutic Case Manager
Take your next career step as a Lead Therapeutic Case Manager at NKHS, where you’ll develop relationships with all schools within NKHS school-based programs. This role offers an exciting chance to engage in collaborative efforts alongside a robust team, delivering crucial individual and family supportive interventions. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with school personnel to craft comprehensive treatment and transitional plans for students across the Northeast Kingdom. Immerse yourself in tight-knit school settings, fostering meaningful connections while gaining invaluable professional growth and experience.
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:
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.
Lead Therapeutic Case Manager
Take your next career step as a Lead Therapeutic Case Manager at NKHS, where you’ll develop relationships with all schools within NKHS school-based programs. This role offers an exciting chance to engage in collaborative efforts alongside a robust team, delivering crucial individual and family supportive interventions. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with school personnel to craft comprehensive treatment and transitional plans for students across the Northeast Kingdom. Immerse yourself in tight-knit school settings, fostering meaningful connections while gaining invaluable professional growth and experience.
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:
- Meet with or have telephone contact with children and parents for evaluation, individual and family supportive interventions, crisis management and communication of significant information.
- Responsible for the coordination of clinical treatment team meetings with students, parents and treatment team providers.
- Responsible for the ongoing development and implementation of transition plans with referring agencies and/or school systems and potential post program placements.
- Meet families where they are at for the intake paperwork process.
- Participate in training new therapeutic case managers, as needed.
- Master’s degree in human service field preferred; will consider Bachelor's with relevant experience.
- Minimum of 3 years experience with emotionally/behaviorally challenged children/youth desirable.
- $23.75 - $29.03 per hour, depending upon education and experience
- Education reimbursements and loan repayment program.
- 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.
Salary : $24 - $29
