School Based Services Case Manager

Washington County Mental Health Services • Montpelier, VT

106d • $24

About The Position

For more than 50 years, Washington County Mental Health Services (WCMHS) has served the Washington County community and the Orange County towns of Orange, Washington and Williamstown. WCMHS provides education, support, and treatment of individuals and families living with mental health challenges, substance use issues, and developmental and intellectual disabilities. Providing accessible, high-quality services in the community, schools, and health care settings, we work toward positive outcomes for wellness with collaborative, inclusive, and compassionate care. Washington County Mental Health Services is 'Where Hope and Support Come Together.' This position provides community-based assessment, treatment, and support for children and youth with severe emotional disturbances or developmental disabilities, along with their families. You'll help connect individuals to essential resources and care, making a meaningful impact every day.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human service or related field preferred.
• Two years of human service delivery with children and families preferred.
• Experience providing direct instruction and therapeutic services to children with challenging behaviors preferred.
• Valid driver's license, a clean driving record, and access to a safe, dependable, and insured vehicle.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds and execute physical restraints.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and administrative oversight for up to 10 School-Based Interventionists, including weekly supervision, job and paperwork training, regular monitoring of documentation, and approval of timesheets and mileage/expenses.
• Supervise and support staff development within their school teams and broader school communities.
• Offer supervision and crisis response support to staff and families outside of regular business hours.
• Establish and maintain service contracts with local educational partners, including school and district administrators.
• Develop and/or deliver services to help clients access medical, social, educational, vocational, housing, financial, and other resources.
• Collaborate with other professional service providers for case review and consultation.
• Create treatment plans tailored to each individual's complex needs, as identified by the treatment team.
• Support the development of natural support networks for children and youth with severe emotional disturbances and/or developmental disabilities, and their families.
• Assist clients and families in accessing community resources.
• Facilitate regular treatment and educational team meetings.
• Collaborate with schools, social rehabilitative services, and other agencies serving children and youth with emotional disturbances and/or developmental disabilities.
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical records, including contact notes, treatment plans, team summaries, and other required documentation.
• Attend and conduct staff meetings at WCMHS as required.

Benefits

• Hourly rate of $24.62/hr.
• Tuition reimbursement/student loan assistance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Employer-sponsored health, dental, life, and disability insurances.
• 403(b)-retirement plan with employer match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree