Residential Care Manager

About the role

River Valley Therapeutic Residence is a secure residential facility in Essex, Vermont, offering a range of therapeutic spaces and services for adults with severe mental illness. The Residential Care Manager plays a crucial role in the person-centered treatment of residents, coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate resident admissions and discharges
• Create and implement treatment plans and therapeutic interventions
• Work with outside providers and families to coordinate care
• Support residents with community integration through individual and group outings
• Explore and facilitate financial and disability benefits
• Track and report on treatment outcomes
• Facilitate therapeutic and skill-building groups and activities

Requirements

• Master's degree in a Mental Health related field AND either one (1) year or more of professional experience working with individuals with serious mental illness OR a one-year field placement in a mental health clinic, psychiatric hospital, or Psychiatric Residential Program
• OR Bachelor's degree in a Mental Health related field AND three (3) years of professional experience working with individuals with serious mental illness

Qualifications

• Licensed in mental health related field (preferred)

SkillsStrong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Knowledge of mental health disorders and treatment options

Experience with case management and care coordination

Benefits

The State of Vermont offers outstanding employee benefits, including:

• 80% State-paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State-paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for retirement: A State-defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low-cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Pay

Total compensation includes a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Schedule

Duties are performed largely in a residential setting, with occasional daytime shifts and flexibility to accommodate specific case needs.