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Washington County Mental Health Services is Hiring a Case Manager Near Barre, VT
Job Description
POSITION: Case Manager
PROGRAM: School-Based Services
DIVISION: Children, Youth and Family ServicesSUMMARY OF POSITION: Develops and /or delivers ongoing community-based assessment, treatment and supports for children and youth experiencing a severe emotional disturbance and their families. Full time with benefits.
SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for supervising up to 10 Behavioral Interventionist staff.
- Develops and / or delivers services to assist clients in gaining access to needed medical, social, educational, vocational, housing, financial and other services.
- Maintain contact with other professional service providers for the purpose of case review or consultation regarding services to a specific client.
- Develop treatment plans to deliver or provide for the delivery of services and interventions identified by the treatment team.
- Assist in developing natural support networks for children and youth experiencing a severe emotional disturbance and their families.
- Assist children and youth experiencing a severe emotional disturbance and their families in accessing community resources.
- Participate in ongoing treatment and educational team meetings.
- Work cooperatively with schools, social rehabilitative services and other agencies providing services to children and youth experiencing a severe emotional disturbance and their families
- Provide and maintain ongoing electronic medical records for all clients. Complete all assigned paperwork accurately and within the identified timeframe. Maintain client records to include writing contact notes, treatment plans, treatment team summaries, and all other required paperwork relevant to providing client services.
- Attend staff meetings at WCMH as required.
- Ability to physically restrain children and youth who are a danger to self or others.
- Willing to learn crisis de-escalation and passive restraint techniques.
- Problem solve and manage crisis.
- Maintain on-going communication with school staff.
- To familiarize, implement and comply with WCMHS policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in human service or related field required. Master’s Degree preferred.
Experience: Two years of human service delivery with children and families preferred. Experience providing direct instruction and therapeutic services to children with challenging behaviors preferred. Possession of a valid driver’s license, excellent driving record and access to a safe, reliable, insured vehicle are required. Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds and execute physical restraints.
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Job Summary
Full Time
$78k-96k (estimate)
06/15/2024
06/28/2024
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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