Clinician - School Programs -Richmond Elementary (4 days) and Brewster Pierce Memorial (1 day)

Description

Hiring for the next contract year with the start date of August 3rd. Provide mental health, consultation and case management services to youth, using a Social Work model. The School Services Program helps children, ages 3-22 and their families address challenges so that children can experience healthy development and school success. School Services Clinicians act as the link between home, school and community in order to promote and support students' overall school and social success.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement treatment plans for students experiencing significant emotional/behavioral/environmental challenges
• Provide services in school, home and community settings
• Provide services/support at multiple levels including: individual, family, group, staff/team, classroom and school community
• Conduct clinical assessments and diagnosis
• Provide crisis prevention and intervention
• Education/Consult with school staff about mental health issues, poverty, marginalization and disenfranchisement
• Document and record in compliance with Agency requirements

Requirements

• Masters Degree in a mental health discipline
• Experience working with youth with emotional/behavioral challenges
• VT Clinical License or License Eligible and on the Roster of Non-Licensed, Non-Certified Psychotherapists (See Licensing Requirement Notice Below)
• Valid driver's license and use of a personal vehicle

Licensing Requirement Notice

Vermont regulation mandates that if you do not hold a valid clinical license then you must added to the Roster of Nonlicensed & Noncertified Psychotherapists before you can be hired for work in this position. If you are not yet on the Roster, please begin the process immediately to avoid delay in hiring. Note this process may take 3-5 days for in-state applications and up to several weeks for out-of-state applications. Instructions can be found on the website for the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation

Benefits

• 40-hour work week with a 205-day annual contract
• Time off includes accruals to cover paid school breaks, 3 personal days and 8 sick days (pro-rated for part time staff and mid-year hires)
• \$1000 bonus for completing contract days annually (pro-rated for part time staff and mid-year hires)
• Comprehensive Medical Insurance with 80% agency-paid premium support for individuals, couples, and families (pro-rated for part time).
• This Point of Service Plan features no deductible.
• Two Dental options
• Vision Insurance
• Employer 401(k) contributions
• Employer Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term insurance
• Medical & Chiropractic coverage