What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Interventionist - Educational Support Specialist position at Washington County Mental Health Services?
Behavioral Interventionists at ChOICE Academy play a critical role in supporting youth within an integrated educational and mental health setting. Through consistent supervision, structured behavioral programming, and relationship-based interventions, you help students strengthen academic engagement, develop positive peer relationships, and build independence in daily living skills. Your work supports students across classroom, treatment, and community environments, creating stability and opportunity for growth. This position is a meaningful entry point for individuals interested in education, behavioral health, or human services who are motivated to make a lasting difference while developing their professional skills.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and opportunities for additional hours, if desired.
- Generous medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance – WCMHS covers 82.5 – 92% of premium costs.
- Matching 403(b) – match begins at 4.25% and increases based on years of service.
- Employee assistance plan.
- Generous sick and vacation accruals. Full- and part-time regular positions receive 12 days’ vacation and 12 days sick time annually - prorated based on standard hours.
- 12.5 paid holidays annually.
- Mileage reimbursement for agency related travel.
- Fun and engaging environment and the ability to give back to the local community.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide direct supervision and support to students individually and in group settings.
- Implement behavioral and treatment plans in collaboration with a team of interventionists and clinical staff.
- Support students in developing social, emotional, and daily living skills across classroom and community environments.
- Foster positive, respectful relationships that promote student engagement, safety, and independence.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with agency standards.
- Participate in team meetings, trainings, and ongoing collaboration to ensure consistent, high-quality care.
- Support crisis prevention and intervention efforts, including the use of de-escalation strategies and restraint techniques when required.
Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in human services, education, or psychology or equivalent education and experience
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Clear, effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to build trust and maintain professional relationships with students, families, school staff, and WCMHS colleagues.
- Showcases respect and empathy for individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds.
- Willingness and ability to complete specialized training in physical and verbal de-escalation, crisis intervention, and passive restraint techniques.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and remain physically active throughout the day.
- Valid driver’s license, excellent driving record, and access to a safe, reliable, insured vehicle.
Work Environment
Compensation:
This full-time position starts at $23.83 per hour and includes excellent benefits, including tuition reimbursement/student loan assistance; generous paid time off; employer-sponsored health, dental, life, and disability insurances; and a 403(b)-retirement plan with employer match.
To apply:
We encourage applicants to apply via the WCMHS website Careers page. WCMHS strives to make our application process accessible to all. If you need language assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact us at [email protected] or 802-229-1399.
About the agency:
For more than 50 years, Washington County Mental Health Services (WCMHS) has served the Washington County community and the Orange County towns of Orange, Washington and Williamstown. WCMHS provides education, support, and treatment of individuals and families living with mental health challenges, substance use issues, and developmental and intellectual disabilities. Providing accessible, high-quality services in the community, schools, and health care settings, we work toward positive outcomes for wellness with collaborative, inclusive, and compassionate care. Washington County Mental Health Services is “Where Hope and Support Come Together.”
Washington County Mental Health Services is an equal opportunity employer. Grounded in our understanding that diversity makes us stronger, we are committed to inclusion in our workplace and services. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and consider applications for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, health care coverage status, military status, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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