Mental Health Specialist - Temporary

About the role

The State of Vermont's Department of Mental Health is currently seeking temporary Mental Health Specialists to work in the Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital in Berlin, VT. Mental Health Specialists are responsible for the care of patients and maintenance of a therapeutic and clean environment in an assigned patient care area. Your day to day work will have a large impact on the recovery of patients in this hospital. We are currently hiring for the night shift.

Responsibilities

• Receive formal instruction and related clinical experience in addition to performing regular patient care duties.
• Work under the direct supervision of a Psychiatric Nurse and/or a Senior Mental Health Specialist.
• May be required to provide training to other staff as a routine assignment.

Requirements

• One (1) year or more of work experience in a human services setting.
• OR Associate’s degree or higher in a human services field.
• Experience in an inpatient psychiatric or community psychiatric care setting preferred.

Qualifications

• Mental and physical condition appropriate to successfully perform, with or without reasonable accommodations, the essential job functions.

Skills

• Ability to work overtime as required.

Benefits

Temporary appointments made from this job opening have the potential to become permanent classified. Temporary employees do not receive benefits and can not work more than 1520 hours per year. Temporary employees may very likely work 40 hours per week but could work less. The amount of hours worked will vary depending on current need.

Pay

Although the full salary range for this position is provided, new hires are typically made at the salary range minimum.

Schedule

The work accomplished by this position is directly linked to the Department of Mental Health’s mission to promote mental health as a vital part of overall well-being by advancing prevention, early intervention, and recovery-focused care. Our vision is that mental health is a cornerstone of health in Vermont. Vermonters live in caring, inclusive communities that respond with compassion and respect to mental health needs, ensuring everyone can thrive and participate fully in their lives.