School Based Case Manager

Washington County Mental Health Services Inc; Vermont; On-site; USD 61,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington County Mental Health Services is seeking a School-Based Case Manager to support children, youth, and families in your community. You will connect individuals to essential resources and care, making a meaningful impact every day.

Responsibilities include clinical oversight of up to 10 Interventionists, collaboration with schools and district partners, and coordination of treatment plans with multidisciplinary providers.

Qualifications

• BA in human services or related field.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and administrative oversight for up to 10 School-Based Interventionists, including weekly supervision and timesheet approval.
• Develop and implement staff training; review documentation and ensure compliance.
• Establish and maintain service contracts with local schools and district partners.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary providers to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Facilitate treatment and educational team meetings; provide case consultation as needed.
• Support children and youth with severe emotional disturbances and/or developmental disabilities by strengthening natural support networks.
• Assist families in accessing medical, social, educational, vocational, housing, and financial services.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records and required documentation.

Skills

Driver's license

Direct instruction

Therapeutic services

English communication

Education

BA in human services or related field

Job description

School Based Case ManagerWashington County Mental Health Services is seeking School-Based Case Manager to play a vital role in supporting children, youth, and families in your community. You'll help connect individuals to essential resources and care, making a meaningful impact every day.Summary of DutiesProvide 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.Compensation and BenefitsWCMHS offers a comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance package. Our retirement plan includes a generous employer match of contributions. Our paid time-off benefit is industry-leading with 12.5 holidays per year plus 12 paid sick days accrued in the first year. School-based positions have additional paid time off based on a variety of factors and oriented around school calendars.The starting salary for this position is $60,800 to $63,330 per year.Summary of QualificationsBA in human services or related field is requiredPossession of a valid driver’s license, excellent driving record and access to a safe, reliable, insured vehicle are requiredTwo years of human service delivery with children and families preferredExperience providing direct instruction and therapeutic services to children with challenging behaviors preferredAbility to deliver services and complete treatment notes in EnglishWorkplace ConditionsWork takes place in school and community settings. Frequent transportation of clients in one's own vehicle. This role requires some lifting up to 50lbs and the ability to apply restraints to clients within agency training and guidance.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