Mental Health Specialist

Overview The State of Vermont's Department of Mental Health is currently seeking Mental Health Specialists to work day or night shifts at the Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital in Berlin, VT.

Mental Health Specialists are responsible for the care of patients and maintenance of a therapeutic and clean environment in an assigned patient care area.

Your day to day work will have a large impact on the recovery of patients in this hospital.

The Mental Health Specialist will receive formal instruction and related clinical experience in addition to performing regular patient care duties.

Your work will be performed under the direct supervision of a of a Psychiatric Nurse and/or a Senior Mental Health Specialist.

The Mental Health Specialist may be required to provide training to other staff as a routine assignment.

All employees of the Agency of Human Services perform their respective functions adhering to four key practices: customer service, holistic service, strengths-based relationships and results orientation.

This position is eligible for full retirement after 20 years of service in eligible positions in recognition of the challenges of front-line mental health work.

More information can be found here.

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