Clinician - PUCK

Clinician - PUCK

Location: Bennington, VT

Job Description:

• The Clinician is a two-year, grant-funded position.
• Provides direct services to children and families, allowing easy access, timely response, and flexibility.
• Services are most often delivered within PUCK but can occur in the home and community.
• Uses a trauma-informed, systems-based, coordinated, cross-sector, family-oriented approach.

Major Responsibilities:

• Direct Clinical Services:

  • Provides assessment and counseling to children, families, and/or groups with behavioral, emotional mental health, and/or substance use needs.
  • Services include crisis stabilization, intake, clinical services, assessment, and consultation with the sending school/community partner.
  • Facilitates referrals and communication between agencies on behalf of the child.
  • Attends team meetings to plan and monitor services.

• Case Management / Service Coordination:

  • Provides ongoing supportive and case management functions according to treatment plans to help clients achieve their goals.
  • Makes home visits to support families and facilitates communication between agencies.
  • Coordinates with the assigned case manager.

• Consultation/Education Services:

  • Provides consultation services to teachers, school personnel, and community partners.
  • Offers consultation and support to staff.

• Clinical Record Keeping:

  • Responsible for all required written documentation adhering to UCS recordkeeping requirements.
  • Completes time sheets and other paperwork daily.
  • Ensures documentation meets all funded regulatory requirements, including Medicaid/Medicare and third-party standards.

• Administrative:

  • Collaborates and attends necessary UCS, SVMC, and school meetings to promote coordination and communication.
  • Meets regularly with assigned supervisor.
  • Completes required agency training.

Qualifications:

• Educational/Experience/Credential Requirements:

  • Master's Degree in a relevant human service field.
  • Experience providing counseling services to families and children.
  • Interest in providing Trauma Based Intervention.
  • Licensure or on track for licensure in Vermont as a Social Worker, Psychologist, or Mental Health Professional required.

• Skills:

  • Knowledgeable or willing to train in evidence-based models including:
    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
    • Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT) for ages 8-13
    • Attachment, Regulation, and Competency (ARC), including use of sensory tools
    • Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
    • Zero Suicide

• License Required:

  • Valid Driver's License