Children’s Intake Clinician
Washington County Mental Health Services
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 Children's Intake Clinician. WCMHS is seeking a dynamic team player with excellent communication and client centered skills. Clinician will perform intake screenings and assessments, and provide brief therapeutic treatment (group counseling, individual therapy, caregiver psychoeducation, community supports) and stabilization, as well as brief targeted case management, to presenting families across a variety of settings. Work is highly coordinated with the Children’s Consultation and Referral Committee and with other youth supporting programs within and outside of WCMHS. Work is based in Berlin-Barre area with the potential for travel throughout the Washington County area.
Qualifications:
+ Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or counseling,
+ Licensure or license eligible as a psychologist, social worker or Mental Health counselor preferred.
+ Must have 1 - 3 years working within mental health with experience with children, youth and families.
+ Training in trauma and co-occurring disorders also required.
+ Must have safe, reliable and insured vehicle with a clean driving record.
+ Ability to complete all physical requires of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
+ Remain in a seated position for up to 50% of scheduled hours.
+ Ability to alternate between sitting and standing as needed.
+ Ability to lift and maintain up to 50 pounds to assist clients where needed.
+ Enter text or data in a computer by means of a traditional keyboard.
+ Drive own personal vehicle to and from a variety of agency locations and client homes.
Compensations and Benefits: This full-time position offers an hourly rate of $25.72/hr. and excellent benefits, including tuition reimbursement/student loan assistance; generous paid time off; employer-sponsored health, dental, life, and disability insurances; and a 403(b)-retirement plan with employer match.
To Apply: We encourage applicants to apply via the WCMHS website Careers (https://www.wcmhs.org/careers) page. Applications (resume and cover letter, preferred) may also be emailed to recruitment@wcmhs.org 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 recruitment@wcmhs.org or 802-229-1399.
Washington County Mental Health Services is an equal opportunity employer. Grounded in our understanding that diversity makes our organization stronger, we are committed to equity and 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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