School Based Services Case Manager

WASHINGTON COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES INC•South Barre, VT

2d•$31 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The School Based Services Case Manager provides community-based assessment, treatment, and support for children and youth with severe emotional disturbances or developmental disabilities and their families. The role helps individuals connect with essential resources and care. It includes clinical and administrative oversight of School-Based Interventionists, coordination with schools and multidisciplinary providers, support for families accessing services, and maintenance of accurate electronic medical records.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human service or a related field preferred.
Two years of human service delivery with children and families preferred.
Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and access to a safe, dependable, and insured vehicle.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds and execute physical restraints.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing direct instruction and therapeutic services to children with challenging behaviors.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical and administrative oversight for up to 10 School-Based Interventionists, including weekly supervision, staff training, documentation review, and approval of timesheets and expenses.
Support staff development within school teams and broader school communities, including crisis response and on-call support outside regular business hours.
Establish and maintain service contracts with local schools and district partners.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary providers to develop individualized treatment plans and ensure coordinated care.
Facilitate treatment and educational team meetings and provide case consultation as needed.
Support children and youth with severe emotional disturbances and/or developmental disabilities by strengthening natural support networks and connecting families to community resources.
Assist families in accessing medical, social, educational, vocational, housing, and financial services.
Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical records, including treatment plans, contact notes, and required documentation.