If moving to the Bennington area for this position, you may be eligible for a relocation stipend ($3,000 payable after 90 days).

Sign-on Bonus of $2,000

Why Join UCS:

For over 65 years, UCS has been providing exceptional and thoughtful care to individuals and families in our community through programs, services, and educational opportunities. Our staff includes positions such as administration, clinicians, nurses, teachers, case managers, psychiatrists, and direct support providers who work within our 15 facilities to support over 3,000 individuals annually. We are proud to be part of Vermont Care Partners, a network of sixteen agencies that provide mental health, substance use disorder, and developmental-disability services and supports in every county in Vermont. We are looking for team players to join us in making a difference in the lives of others and building a stronger community.

UCS Offers Generous Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Generous paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short term and long term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career development opportunities
• Free clinical supervision towards licensure
• Loan repayment and tuition assistance program
• Award winning worksite wellness program
• An inclusive workplace supported by an active Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging committee.
• Rewarding experience making a difference in the community

We believe a dynamic and inclusive workforce will strengthen our organization and enhance the services we provide. Therefore, it is our goal to hire a diverse workforce and cultivate a culture where our employees feel accepted and included, hold a valued place within our organization and are equally able to contribute to their fullest extent, assisting in fulfilling our mission of building a stronger community.

Major Job Responsibilities

DIRECT CLINICAL SERVICES: The School Based Clinician provides individual, family or group counseling services to parents and children in the community or school, as needed. The School Based Clinician will identify the mental health and behavioral needs of students; develop and implement treatment plans; conduct clinical interviews, assessments, observations, and complete clinical reports; review referrals of students who need intensive mental health services; provide support in the development of behavior support plans; conduct crisis and/or risk assessment and response, as needed.

CASE MANAGEMENT / SERVICE COORDINATION: The School Based Clinician will make home visits to support families, as needed. Facilitates communication between agencies on behalf of the student. Attends team meetings to plan and monitor services. Provides case management, collateral contact and social support, as needed.

CONSULTATION/EDUCATION SERVICES: The School Based Clinician will provide consultation services to teachers and school personnel, as needed. Consultation can be educational or evaluative.

CLINICAL RECORD-KEEPING: The School Based Clinician initiates and maintains, in a timely and thorough manner, the wide variety of record keeping and administrative documentation required to account for services provided to consumers - including, but not limited to, consumer specific assessments, case services, progress notes, time sheets, schedules, billing reports to third party payers and assigned periodic reports. Follows all UCS record-keeping procedures and performs other duties as necessary.

ADMINISTRATIVE: The School Based Clinician attends all UCS and community meetings necessary to promote coordination and communication. Follows all UCS record-keeping procedures and performs other duties/projects, as necessary. The school-based clinician is required to meet or exceed the billing case rate as defined under the Success Beyond Six contract.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree in a related clinical field.
• Licensure, or on track for licensure, in Vermont as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Social Worker, or Psychologist.
• Experience in providing services to children and families preferred.
• Valid driver's license.
• Window skills, both typing and navigating, e-mail and excel usage.

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