• Care Manager

    Washington County Mental Health Services (Barre, VT)


    Care Manager

     

    Washington County Mental Health Services is seeking a Care Manager. If you have experience and passion for serving people with developmental and intellectual disabilities and autism, along with supervision skills and a collaborative outlook, we want to hear from you. With a team of Service Coordinators, this position ensures coordination and delivery of services. The ideal candidate will have experience working with multiple internal and external stakeholders and mentoring staff to ensure continuity of excellent care for the people we serve every day.

     

    All lists in this posting are summaries and not comprehensive. We are happy to provide a full job description on request.

    Job Duties:

    + Provide individual and group supervision to Service Coordinators.

    + Provide onboarding, training, and guidance in person-first and client-centered care principles.

    + Monitor, analyze, and report on performance and financial metrics.

    + Deliver and facilitate training on electronic medical records systems, behavior support plans, and other skills important to Coordinators and direct care providers.

    + Be a resource during crises, including requesting and utilizing other teams as needed.

    Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills:

    + High School completion or equivalent; BA preferred.

    + Team leadership experience.

    + Three or more years providing services to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities and autism.

    + Valid driver's license and consistent access to a safe, reliable, insured vehicle.

    + Knowledge of Behavioral Support Plans, Communication Plans, and Individual Support Agreements.

    + Demonstrated knowledge of positive regard for individuals with mental health concerns, substance use and co-occurring disorders.

    + Demonstrated ability to collaborate with internal and external partners.

    + Demonstrated strong communication and de-escalation skills.

    Working Conditions:

    + Requires working in a variety of indoor and outdoor requirements, including office spaces, all program spaces, in the community, and in client living environments.

    + Work hours may include evening and weekend shifts, as required to meet program staffing requirements.

    + Working with individuals who may present challenging behaviors requires safety planning, crisis intervention, and de-escalation skills.

    Compensation and Benefits:

    This full time, exempt job starts at $26.33/hr  and includes comprehensive benefits including paid time off, employer-sponsored health, dental, life, and disability insurances; a 403(b) retirement plan with generous employer match; and educational benefits such as 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. 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.

    About the agency:

    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.”

     

    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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