Children's Access Clinician

Washington County Mental Health Services Inc; Berlin (VT); On-site; USD 63,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement contribution matching

Paid time off (12.5 holidays)

Job summary

Washington County Mental Health Services (WCMHS) is seeking a full-time Children's Access Clinician to provide intake assessments, individual, group, and family therapy for children, youth, and families across office, home, and school settings.

The role emphasizes crisis follow-up, collaboration with schools and agencies, and thorough care planning with documentation. A Master’s degree and active licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field with active clinical licensure or rostering and pursuit of licensure.
• Strong clinical interviewing and assessment skills, oral and written.
• Able to interact effectively with parents, school staff, and professionals.
• Experience coordinating across services and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide intake assessment, therapeutic services, and case coordination for 15–30+ clients.
• Offer crisis follow-up for children, youth, and families.
• Deliver individual, group, and family therapy in office or community settings.
• Collaborate with WCMHS programs and partner agencies (schools, DCF, health providers).
• Develop care plans and complete clinical documentation on time.

Skills

Clinical interviewing

Assessment skills

Organizational skills

Communication with families

Trauma-informed care

Education

Master's degree in psychology, social work, or counseling

Tools

None

Job description

Children's Access ClinicianThe Children's Access Clinician full-time position engages children, adolescents, and families with urgent or emergent needs through clinical assessments and therapeutic interventions. This involves individual, group, and family therapy using various modalities across multiple settings such as office, home, and school settings, alongside extensive collaboration with other agencies and internal supports serving children, youth, and their caregivers.This position impacts the community by providing immediate follow-up to crisis, urgent, or emergent needs, supporting clients through trauma-informed care, and helping children, youth, and families achieve their highest potential and best possible quality of life while actively encouraging client self-determination and recovery.Summary of DutiesProvide intake assessment, therapeutic services, and case coordination to children, youth, and their caregivers with direct supervision for a caseload of 15-30+ clients identified through the intake assessment process.Provide immediate follow-up to crisis, urgent, or emergent needs for children, adolescents, and families.Utilize mental health assessments to determine recommended treatment and referrals to appropriate providers.Provide individual, group, and family therapy interventions in the community or office-based settings.Provide clinical case management in collaboration with WCMHS programs and other Washington County agencies, including schools, DCF, and health care providers.Develop and implement plans of care and treatment plan goals for a moderately complex or acute caseload under supervision.Complete and submit medical record updates and billing paperwork within required timelines.Compensation and BenefitsThe starting salary range for this position is approximately $63,300 to $66,500 annualized.WCMHS provides a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement contribution matching. Our industry-leading paid time off package includes 12.5 flexible holidays and 12 days each of sick vacation days accumulated in year one of employment.Summary of Qualifications and SkillsMaster's Degree in a related field such as psychology, social work, or counseling with active clinical licensure or rostering and pursuit of licensure.One to three years of experience working with children, youth, and caregivers experiencing mental health challenges.Experience coordinating between multiple services, programs, or agencies, or equivalent skills to manage communication and organization for clients navigating a system of care.Thorough understanding of trauma-informed care practices and a commitment to WCMHS mission and vision.Strong clinical interviewing and assessment skills, both oral and written, with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Ability to interact well with parents, school staff, WCMHS staff, and other professionals while working both independently and collaboratively.Valid driver's license, excellent driving record, access to a safe, reliable, and insured personal vehicle to drive to agency locations and client homes, and the ability to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.Workplace ConditionsThe position operates across multiple settings, including office, home, and school environments, requiring the clinician to drive their own personal vehicle to and from a variety of agency locations and client homes, and at times provide client and caregiver transportation. Work involves managing complex problems and crisis situations with children, youth, and families that may require a multi-person approach, independent collaboration with external agencies like schools and hospitals, and meeting requirements for documentation and billing within set timelines.About the AgencyFor 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 to 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.”#CCM