Children's Mental Health Care Manager

State of Vermont • Waterbury, VT

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

Is direct practice work stressing you out?  Are you still committed to supporting children and families with acute mental health needs, but looking for an option a little away from direct service?  Do you want to work on a different level to have an impact on the broader System of Care?  Do you want to work with an incredibly committed, supportive, and fun team of professionals?

Then maybe the Children's Care Management Team at DMH is the place for you!

Children's Mental Health Care Managers provide consultation, education and technical assistance to local Designated Agencies around the Vermont System of Care and how to meet the needs of children/youth with significant mental health needs. Care Managers provide clinical care management and funding authorization to access and/or transition to the appropriate level of care - including intensive community-based services, crisis beds, residential, and inpatient psychiatric hospitalization. Significant work facilitating complex team/family situations and helping treatment teams identify and access the best course of treatment for complex youth. They work with complex, fascinating cases, and can explore and support high quality interventions, but are not involved in direct one-to-one work. This position also participates in regular quality oversight and improvement efforts in the community-based mental health system. Additionally, Care Managers work with state and local partners to address gaps, improve treatment options, and participate in local and statewide initiatives to address the mental health of all Vermonters. Position based in Waterbury, with possibility of partial telework option.
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. The work done toward our vision and mission uses the values of compassion, equity, integrity, collaboration, and accountability. Please review the Department's Vision, Mission, and Values at About Us | Department of Mental Health.

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher in social work, psychology, counseling, education, or a closely related field AND three (3) years or more of experience at an administrative or supervisory level of responsibility, including programs which provide direct services to children or adolescents with behavioral health needs.
• Must have experience with ACT 264, the Coordinated Service Planning process, and Vermont's system of care.
• Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Nice To Haves

• Licensure in a mental health or related clinical field.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation, education and technical assistance to local Designated Agencies around the Vermont System of Care and how to meet the needs of children/youth with significant mental health needs.
• Provide clinical care management and funding authorization to access and/or transition to the appropriate level of care - including intensive community-based services, crisis beds, residential, and inpatient psychiatric hospitalization.
• Facilitate complex team/family situations and helping treatment teams identify and access the best course of treatment for complex youth.
• Participate in regular quality oversight and improvement efforts in the community-based mental health system.
• Work with state and local partners to address gaps, improve treatment options, and participate in local and statewide initiatives to address the mental health of all Vermonters.

Benefits

• 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 your 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager