Recovery Support and Crisis Training Manager

State of Vermont; Waterbury (VT); On-site; USD 46,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid holidays

FMLI

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

State of Vermont is seeking a Recovery Support and Crisis Training Manager to lead statewide crisis training and support the integration of peer and recovery services across Vermont's mental health system. You will work with community organizations, Designated Agencies, peer supporters, police and first responders, and stakeholders to strengthen services for Vermonters.

Reporting to the Crisis Director, you will oversee training requirements, coordinate topics, and expand peer services in mobile

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Clinical Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a closely related field AND one (1) year or more of clinical program experience with people with severe mental illness.
• Or Bachelor's degree or higher in clinical social work, psychology, counseling, or a closely related field AND three (3) years or more of clinical program experience with people with severe mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing crisis services training requirements, including the mental health peer certification process, to support compliance with requirements.
• Coordinating training on topics such as mental health, substance use, de‑escalation, available resources, harm reduction, suicide risk assessment, and intentional peer support.
• Act as the Department training coordinator to provide statewide training.
• Providing technical assistance, consultation, and training to help provider organizations strengthen peer support programs and recovery‑oriented practices.
• Supporting the expansion of peer services in mobile crisis and community‑based settings and the development of Vermont's peer support workforce.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in the field of peer support and use your lived experience to enhance the role of peer support providers in Vermont's mental health system of care.

Skills

Collaborative skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Training coordination

Statewide coordination

Education

Master's degree in Clinical Social Work/ Psychology/ Counseling

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Social Work/ Psychology/ Counseling

Job description

Application Deadline Date: 10/22/2026

Department: Mental Health

Location: Waterbury, VT, US

Position Type: Permanent

Schedule Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: $33.53

Maximum Salary: $52.55

Recovery Support and Crisis Training Manager

Overview

Help strengthen Vermont's mental health crisis services and advance a system of care grounded in recovery, resilience, and peer support.

The Vermont Department of Mental Health seeks a collaborative and organized Recovery Support and Crisis Training Manager to lead statewide crisis training and support the integration of peer and recovery services across Vermont's mental health system.

Working under the general supervision of the Crisis Director, you will partner with community organizations, Designated Agencies, peer supporters, police and first responders, and local, regional, and state stakeholders to strengthen services for Vermonters. This position offers the opportunity to combine professional expertise and lived experience to shape training, support providers, and expand recovery-oriented approaches statewide.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing crisis services training requirements, including the mental health peer certification process, to support compliance with requirements.
• Coordinating training on topics such as mental health, substance use, de‑escalation, available resources, harm reduction, suicide risk assessment, and intentional peer support.
• Act as the Department training coordinator to provide statewide training.
• Providing technical assistance, consultation, and training to help provider organizations strengthen peer support programs and recovery‑oriented practices.
• Supporting the expansion of peer services in mobile crisis and community‑based settings and the development of Vermont's peer support workforce.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in the field of peer support and use your lived experience to enhance the role of peer support providers in Vermont's mental health system of care.

Success in this role requires effective communication, strong organizational skills, independent judgment, and the ability to build collaborative relationships. Knowledge of mental health crisis systems, peer and recovery support, program management, and quality improvement will help you guide this work.

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.

Who May Apply

This position, Recovery Support and Crisis Training Manager (Job Requisition #55855), is open to all State employees and external applicants. If you would like more information about this position, please contact [e-mail]

AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS: 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.

Duties are performed primarily in a standard office setting. Interaction with government staff, representatives of other human service organizations, and families and consumers are frequent and may involve conflict and strong feelings. Tact and diplomacy are needed. In state travel may be necessary for which private means of transportation should be available. Some evening and weekend work and some out-of-state travel may be required on a limited basis.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree or higher in Clinical Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a closely related field AND one (1) year or more of clinical program experience with people with severe mental illness

OR

Bachelor's degree or higher in clinical social work, psychology, counseling, or a closely related field AND three (3) years or more of clinical program experience with people with severe mental illness.

Preferred Qualifications

Life experience of being diagnosed with mental illness or substance use and recovery.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 12 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

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit‑based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.