Statewide Crisis Training & Recovery Lead

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

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