Clinician - School Programs - Eagle Bay Academy

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Clinician - School Programs - Eagle Bay Academy

Provide mental health, consultation and case management services to youth, using a Social Work model.

The School Services Program helps children, ages 3-22 and their families address challenges so that children can experience healthy development and school success. School Services Clinicians act as the link between home, school and community in order to promote and support students' overall school and social success.

This is a co-hire position between Howard Center and the Burlington School District.

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

Requirements:

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 (See Licensing Requirement Notice Below)

Valid driver's license and use of a personal vehicle

Licensing Requirement Notice:

Vermont regulation mandates that if you do not hold a valid clinical license then you must added to the Roster of Nonlicensed & Noncertified Psychotherapists before you can be hired for work in this position. If you are not yet on the Roster, please begin the process immediately to avoid delay in hiring. Note this process may take 3-5 days for in-state applications and up to several weeks for out-of-state applications. Instructions can be found on the website for the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation.

Structure:

20 hours/ week

AFSCME Union (dues will apply)

Starting at $27.28 / hour

We offer a competitive salary commensurate to experience

Benefits:

40-hour work week with a 205-day annual contract (pro-rated for part time staff and mid-year hires)

Time off includes accruals to cover paid school breaks, 3 personal days and 8 sick days (pro-rated for part time staff and mid-year hires)

$1000 bonus for completing contract days annually (pro-rated for part time staff and mid-year hires)

Comprehensive Medical Insurance with 80% agency-paid premium support for individuals, couples, and families (pro-rated for part time). This Point of Service Plan features no deductible.

Two Dental options

Vision Insurance

Employer 401(k) contributions

Employer Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term insurance

Medical & Childcare Flexible Spending Account

Childcare Stipend

Employee Assistance Program

Employee referral program with financial payment

Discounted online undergraduate/graduate courses through Champlain College truED

Award-winning workplace wellness program including physical fitness groups for staff, financial wellness incentives, and ongoing workplace wellness advocacy and education

Voluntary benefits from local/international businesses: discounted gym memberships, mobile phone service, ski/snowboard passes, auto/home insurance, and more!

Employee referral and sign on bonus is subject to Howard Center policy.

Our Values: Clients are at the heart of our decision making. We are committed to individual and collective well-being and success. We are responsible stewards of the resources entrusted to us. We are steadfast in our practice and pursuit of excellence.

Howard Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. The agency's culture and service delivery is strengthened by the diversity of its workforce. Minorities, people of color, LGBTQIA and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EOE/TTY. Visit "About Us" to review Howard Center's EOE policy.

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