Youth Mental Health Clinician, School & Community Programs

Howard Center; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 57,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Employee referral program

Tuition discountsChamplain College tru

Job summary

Howard Center seeks a qualified clinician to provide mental health, consultation and case management services to youth within its Baird School program in Burlington, VT. Services are delivered across school, home and community settings to support students with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges.

The role emphasizes crisis prevention, clinical assessments, and collaboration with school staff, with a 40-hour work week and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in a mental health discipline.
• Experience working with youth with emotional/behavioral challenges.
• VT Clinical License or License Eligible and on the Roster of Non-Licensed, Non-Certified Psychotherapists.
• Valid driver's license and use of a personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement treatment plans for students experiencing significant emotional/behavioral/environmental challenges.
• Provide services in school, home and community settings.
• Provide services/support at multiple levels including: individual, family, group, staff/team, classroom and school community.
• Provide supportive counseling and collateral contact to students and families in order to facilitate success in reaching treatment goals.
• Conduct clinical assessments and diagnosis.
• Provide crisis prevention and intervention.
• Educate/Consult with school staff about mental health issues, poverty, marginalization and disenfranchisement.
• Clinical documentation and record keeping in compliance with Agency requirements.

Skills

Social Work model

Case management

Crisis intervention

Counseling

Education

Masters degree in a mental health discipline

Job description

Howard Center seeks a qualified clinician to provide mental health, consultation and case management services to youth within its Baird School program in Burlington, VT. Services are delivered across school, home and community settings to support students with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges.

The role emphasizes crisis prevention, clinical assessments, and collaboration with school staff, with a 40-hour work week and a comprehensive benefits package.