Crisis Clinician

DIVISION:     Intensive Care Services (ICS)
PROGRAM:   Emergency Services
POSITION:    Crisis Clinician

NOW OFFERING $2,000 SIGN ON BONUS

Description for Crisis Clinician: Seeking an experienced professional to provide crisis intervention services for individuals and their families. Work hours are non-traditional and allow for flexibility.  Work site is the WCMHS site Building C in Berlin, but outreach visits to all parts of Washington County and sections of Orange County are expected.  Full-time position, 40 hours per week with benefits. 
  A Successful Crisis Clinician will have the following Skills:  The successful candidate will possess an awareness of mental health, developmental disabilities, and social services systems.  Specific skills include:

• Ability to work on-site in emergency room, mental health inpatient units, police stations, courts, schools and in people’s homes.
• Ability to perform risk assessments and make appropriate referrals.
• Decision making in high stress environments where priorities may rapidly change.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience with de-escalation techniques highly preferred.

• Ability to work with peer networks.
• Through training and experience in the first six months, candidate will possess clinical skills for recommendation to the State of Vermont for Qualified Mental Health Professional status.

• BA in human services or related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
• 3-5 years’ experience in mental health services with a diverse population.
• Ability to work non-traditional work hours.
• Willing to use own vehicle for business purposes.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, possess an excellent driving record, and have access to a safe, reliable, insured vehicle.

• Ability to move through an office setting with or without accommodation.
• Ability to switch from sitting to standing with or without accommodation.
• Ability to drive a vehicle through a community setting without accommodation.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds without accommodation.

• Generous medical, dental, vision, life, and accident insurance – WCMHS covers 82.5 – 92% of premium costs.
• Matching 403(b) – match begins at 4.25% and increases based on years of service.
• Employee assistance plan.
• Loan reimbursement and tuition assistance.
• Generous sick and vacation accruals. Full-time regular positions receive 12 days’ vacation and 12 days sick time annually.
• 12.5 paid agency closure days annually.
• Mileage reimbursement for agency related travel.
• Fun and engaging environment, the ability to give back to the local community, and opportunity for professional growth.
• Work with a dynamic, supportive team.
• Supervision towards clinical licensure.

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