School Based Services Case Manager

Washington County Mental Health Services Inc; Vermont; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Washington County Mental Health Services Inc. seeks a School-Based Case Manager to oversee a team of Interventionists, coordinate care for children with severe emotional disturbances or developmental disabilities, and connect families to essential resources within the community.

The role involves collaboration with schools, creating individualized treatment plans, and ensuring coordinated care. A driver’s license and ability to lift 50 pounds are required, with opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Two years of human service delivery with children and families preferred.
• Experience providing direct instruction and therapeutic services to children with challenging behaviors preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and access to a safe, 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 supervision and timesheet approvals.
• Support staff development within school teams and school communities, including crisis response and on-call support.
• Establish and maintain service contracts with local schools and district partners.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary providers to develop treatment plans and ensure coordinated care.
• Facilitate treatment and educational team meetings and provide case consultation as needed.
• Assist families in accessing medical, social, educational, vocational, housing, and financial services.
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical records, including treatment plans and notes.

Skills

Human services experience

Direct instruction

Therapeutic services

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services

Job description

School Based Case ManagerPlay a vital role in supporting children, youth, and families in your community. 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.Job 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.BenefitsWashington County Mental Health Services benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with a generous match, paid time off, life insurance, and more.Educational RequirementsBachelor’s degree in human service or related field preferred.Qualifications and Core CompetenciesTwo years of human service delivery with children and families preferred.Experience providing direct instruction and therapeutic services to children with challenging behaviors preferred.You must have a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and access to a safe, dependable, and insured vehicle.The ability to lift and carry 50 pounds and execute physical restraints.