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Washington County Mental Health Services, Inc.

NOTICE OF OPEN POSITION

Home Intervention Counselor

August 2025

For 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 of 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.”

POSITION: WCMHS is seeking a dedicated Home Intervention Counselor to join our dynamic team working nights at our community-based crisis facility in Barre, VT. This role provides direct care to individuals in crisis who would typically receive services in a hospital setting. The position involves maintaining a safe environment, offering emotional support, and responding to a variety of care situations, often involving strong emotions and physical activity.

QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience providing direct care to individuals in crisis, preferably in behavioral health or hospital-like settings, with proven ability to maintain a safe and supportive environment, respond effectively to emotional and behavioral challenges, and work collaboratively within a trauma-informed, recovery-oriented framework.

Education and experience requirements for this position include:

+ Bachelor’s degree with 0–2 years of relevant experience; OR 2 years of college with 2–4 years of experience; OR high school diploma with 4–7 years of experience; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

+ Valid driver’s license, excellent driving record, and access to a safe, reliable, insured vehicle.

Knowledge, skills, and competencies required for the position include:

+ Understanding crisis stabilization techniques and trauma-informed care practices.

+ Familiarity with mental health diagnoses, substance use disorders, and recovery-oriented treatment models.

+ Ability to accurately assess emotional, behavioral, and physical health status, including risk and safety concerns.

+ Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with consumers, team members, and external providers.

+ Proficiency in supportive counseling, de-escalation strategies, and motivational interviewing.

+ Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to treatment planning and implementation.

+ Skill in maintaining clear, timely, and objective records of consumer behavior and treatment progress.

+ Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds and experiences; ability to provide inclusive and respectful care.

+ Capacity to respond to physical demands of the role, including running, bending, stooping, and assisting with mobility.

+ Basic understanding of psychotropic medications and ability to assist with administration and monitoring.

+ Knowledge of local community resources and ability to support consumers in accessing services.

+ Commitment to confidentiality, professional boundaries, and ethical standards in behavioral health care.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: This full-time position offers an hourly rate of pay of $21.23 and comprehensive benefits, including paid time off; employer-sponsored health, dental, life, and disability insurances; and a 403(b) retirement plan with a generous employer match. WCMHS also offers educational benefits, including tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment.

TO APPLY: We encourage applicants to apply via the WCMHS website Careers (https://www.wcmhs.org/careers) page. Applications (resume and cover letter) may also be emailed to [email protected] or mailed via USPS mail to WCMHS Human Resources, PO Box 647, Montpelier, VT 05601. Please note that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. WCMHS strives to make our application process accessible to all. If you need language assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact us at [email protected] or 802-229-1399.

Washington County Mental Health Services is an equal opportunity employer. Grounded in our understanding that diversity makes us stronger, we are committed to inclusion in our workplace and services. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and consider applications for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, health care coverage status, military status, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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