Join Our Team: Family Therapist Needed at Vermont Permanency Initiative Step into a rewarding role as a Family Therapist at our Bennington, Vermont location. Enjoy a competitive salary of up to $58,000, complemented by a $3000 sign-on bonus, distributed in two installments after $1500 at hire and $1500 at 90 days. Join us in offering vital support to children and adolescents as they navigate challenging times. About Us: At Vermont Permanency Initiative (VPI), we are dedicated to providing individualized and comprehensive services to children and adolescents who have often experienced complex developmental trauma. Our mission is to create a therapeutic community where youth can heal from past trauma, find joy in their present lives, and build resources for their futures. Why Join VPI: <ul> <li>We offer valuable professional training and skills development for a career in the expanding human services field.</li> <li>Enjoy competitive benefits and generous time off, with up to 4+ weeks in your first year.</li> <li>Benefit from a Monday to Friday schedule, 8-hour day shifts, with on-call availability and the opportunity to commute or relocate.</li> <li>Full benefit package offered.</li> </ul> As a Family Therapist at VPI, you will work closely with youth, their families, and the clinical team to provide essential support and therapy. Responsibilities: full job description available at time of interview. <ul> <li>Provide family therapy tailored to the needs of assigned youth.</li> <li>Collaborate as a member of an integrated clinical team.</li> <li>Assist parents in understanding and responding to youth through a trauma-informed lens.</li> <li>Participate in permanency and discharge planning.</li> <li>Maintain confidentiality of information within the VPI program.</li> <li>Attend weekly clinical team meetings and pursue professional growth opportunities.</li> <li>Adhere to company policies and procedures.</li> </ul> Requirements: <ul> <li>Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field license eligible </li> <li>Experience working with traumatized children and/or adolescents.</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and strong interpersonal and organizational skills.</li> <li>Valid driver's license preferred and must be 21+ years of age.</li> <li>Authorized to work in the United States.</li> </ul> Join us in making a difference in the lives of children and adolescents in need. Apply now to become a part of our dedicated team at VPI. Vermont Permanency Initiative is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status. PI0f3a0099d7bc-5116<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?RBRWoPOzU5wNfhWk3hljywx" width="0" height="0" />

As a Family Therapist at Vermont Permanency Initiative, you will provide family therapy tailored to the needs of assigned youth, collaborate with an integrated clinical team, assist parents using a trauma-informed lens, participate in permanency planning, and adhere to company policies, while pursuing professional growth opportunities.

**Family Therapist**

**Location:** Bennington, Vermont

**Job Description:**

- Work closely with youth, their families, and the clinical team to provide essential support and therapy.
- Provide family therapy tailored to the needs of assigned youth.
- Collaborate as a member of an integrated clinical team.
- Assist parents in understanding and responding to youth through a trauma-informed lens.
- Participate in permanency and discharge planning.
- Maintain confidentiality of information within the VPI program.
- Attend weekly clinical team meetings and pursue professional growth opportunities.
- Adhere to company policies and procedures.

**Requirements:**

- Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field; license eligible.
- Experience working with traumatized children and/or adolescents.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Valid driver's license preferred and must be 21+ years of age.
- Authorized to work in the United States.

**Why Join VPI:**

- We offer valuable professional training and skills development for a career in the expanding human services field.
- Enjoy competitive benefits and generous time off, with up to 4+ weeks in your first year.
- Benefit from a Monday to Friday schedule, 8-hour day shifts, with on-call availability and the opportunity to commute or relocate.
- Full benefit package offered.

**About Us:**

At Vermont Permanency Initiative (VPI), we are dedicated to providing individualized and comprehensive services to children and adolescents who have often experienced complex developmental trauma. Our mission is to create a therapeutic community where youth can heal from past trauma, find joy in their present lives, and build resources for their futures.

Family Therapist VPI

Position Title: Emergency Clinician Job Location: Bennington, VT Education Level Master Degree Salary Range: $61,003.28 - $63,003.28 Salary/year Job Shift: Any Job Category: Position Requires Credentialing Description: OBJECTIVE/PURPOSE: Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Psychiatric Medical Team, the Emergency Clinician provides a wide variety of clinical services to mental health and/or substance use clients, including clinical case management services in accordance with the Mental Health Provider Manual written and mandated by the Vermont Department of Mental Health. Services may also include consultation and education services to area schools, agencies, and the community at large. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: <ol><li> DIRECT CLINICAL SERVICES: </li></ol> Assists support staff in triaging crisis calls and determining the appropriate response (mobile, phone, law enforcement, and emergency department). Provides assessment and brief, solution-focused counseling to individuals and families with mental health and/or substance use crises. Services may include individual, family, and group critical incident debriefing. Coordinates services with other agencies and providers. Facilitates appropriate referrals for other services when necessary. May provide specialized assessment/screening services based on professional concentration and training, i.e., psychological testing, substance use evaluations, etc. <ol><li> CONSULTATION AND EDUCATION SERVICES: </li></ol> Provides mental health and/or substance use consultation to community at large, area agencies, the professional community, and/or schools as required. Consultation can be educational or evaluative in nature. Specific areas of consultation/education are based on clinician's areas of expertise or interest. Provides liaison services among community agencies to coordinate services to clients. <ol><li> CLINICAL CASE MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SUPPORT: </li></ol> Provides concurrent case management services on an as needed basis. These services may include service coordination with other agencies and services; collateral contacts with other family members or significant others in client's life; telephone support to clients or collaterals; social support services for locating, developing, or providing care services; or treatment planning session. <ol><li> CLINICAL RECORD-KEEPING: </li></ol> Initiates and maintains in a timely and thorough manner the wide variety of record keeping and administrative documentation required to account for our services to clients. Such work includes, but is not limited to, client specific assessments, case services and progress notes, time sheets, schedules, billing reports to third party payors, and assigned periodic reports. <ol><li> ADMINISTRATIVE, AGENCY, AND CLINICAL TEAM MEETINGS: </li></ol> Attends and actively participates in the necessary coordinative, administrative, and clinical meetings designed to inform, problem solve, and coordinate services and programs. In addition to the above, performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: EDUCATIONAL / EXPERIENCE / CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling, or related field and two years' related work experience is preferred. Professional clinical license in field of specialty. Qualified Mental Health Professional Certification must be obtained within 1 year of start date. AGE COMPETENCIES: PATIENT POPULATION AGE(S) SERVED Neonate/Infant: Birth to 1 year X Adult: 19 years through 64 years X Children: 1 year through 12 years X Geriatric: 65 years and older X Adolescents: 13 years through 18 years LICENSE REQUIRED: Valid Driver's License Professional clinical license in field of specialty COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED: Typing and navigating Email usage Microsoft Software PI603879d5-<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?F7hpr%2flVPWNoHOUwxAyE9Qc" width="0" height="0" />

As an Emergency Clinician, you will provide a wide range of clinical services to mental health and substance use clients, including case management, crisis intervention, and solution-focused counseling. You will collaborate with other agencies, offer educational consultations to community organizations, and maintain comprehensive clinical records. Your role is vital in coordinating services and ensuring effective treatment planning.

**Emergency Clinician**

**Location:** Bennington, VT

**Job Description:**

- Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Psychiatric Medical Team, the Emergency Clinician provides a wide variety of clinical services to mental health and/or substance use clients, including clinical case management services in accordance with the Mental Health Provider Manual written and mandated by the Vermont Department of Mental Health.
- Services may also include consultation and education services to area schools, agencies, and the community at large.

**Major Responsibilities:**

- **Direct Clinical Services:**
  - Assists support staff in triaging crisis calls and determining the appropriate response (mobile, phone, law enforcement, and emergency department).
  - Provides assessment and brief, solution-focused counseling to individuals and families with mental health and/or substance use crises.
  - Services may include individual, family, and group critical incident debriefing.
  - Coordinates services with other agencies and providers.
  - Facilitates appropriate referrals for other services when necessary.
  - May provide specialized assessment/screening services based on professional concentration and training, i.e., psychological testing, substance use evaluations, etc.

- **Consultation and Education Services:**
  - Provides mental health and/or substance use consultation to community at large, area agencies, the professional community, and/or schools as required.
  - Consultation can be educational or evaluative in nature.
  - Specific areas of consultation/education are based on clinician's areas of expertise or interest.
  - Provides liaison services among community agencies to coordinate services to clients.

- **Clinical Case Management and Social Support:**
  - Provides concurrent case management services on an as needed basis.
  - These services may include service coordination with other agencies and services; collateral contacts with other family members or significant others in client's life; telephone support to clients or collaterals; social support services for locating, developing, or providing care services; or treatment planning session.

- **Clinical Record-Keeping:**
  - Initiates and maintains in a timely and thorough manner the wide variety of record keeping and administrative documentation required to account for our services to clients.
  - Such work includes, but is not limited to, client specific assessments, case services and progress notes, time sheets, schedules, billing reports to third party payors, and assigned periodic reports.

- **Administrative, Agency, and Clinical Team Meetings:**
  - Attends and actively participates in the necessary coordinative, administrative, and clinical meetings designed to inform, problem solve, and coordinate services and programs.

**Requirements:**

- Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling, or related field and two years' related work experience is preferred.
- Professional clinical license in field of specialty.
- Qualified Mental Health Professional Certification must be obtained within 1 year of start date.
- Valid Driver's License.
- Professional clinical license in field of specialty.

**Age Competencies:**

- Neonate/Infant: Birth to 1 year
- Adult: 19 years through 64 years
- Children: 1 year through 12 years
- Geriatric: 65 years and older
- Adolescents: 13 years through 18 years

**Computer Skills Required:**

- Typing and navigating
- Email usage
- Microsoft Software

Emergency Clinician

Position Title: Clinician - PUCK Job Location: Bennington, VT Education Level Master Degree Salary Range: $50,000.00 - $55,910.40 Salary/year Job Shift: Day Job Category: Position Requires Credentialing Description: OBJECTIVE/PURPOSE: The Clinician is a two-year, grant funded position. Under the direction of the Clinical Manager, the PUCK Clinician provides direct services to children and families, allowing easy access, timely response and flexibility to deliver services that are most often delivered within PUCK but can occur in the home and community in a trauma-informed, systems-based, coordinated, cross sector, family-oriented approach. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: <ol><li> DIRECT CLINICAL SERVICES: </li></ol> Provides assessment and counseling to children, families, and/or groups with behavioral, emotional mental health, and/or substance use needs. Services provided as crisis stabilization and can be intensive. Services may include providing an intake as well as clinical services and assessment, as well as consultation with the sending school/community partner. Services will be provided at PUCK or in the home, school, or office as needed. Facilitates referrals and communication between agencies for other services on behalf of the child. Attends team meetings to plan and monitor services. Competencies in screening, assessment, engagement, treatment planning, collaboration, referral, motivational interviewing, and other evidence-based counseling in order to provide effective care. Have knowledge of the Vermont's system of care and be able to connect individuals to the appropriate resources, including individuals with co-occurring mental health and SUD services. 2.0 CASE MANAGEMENT / SERVICE COORDINATION Provides on-going supportive and/or case management functions in accordance with the problems, needs, and the strategies identified within the treatment plan in order to assist the clients achieve the stated goals and objectives. Makes home visits to support families, as needed. Facilitates communication between agencies on behalf of the child. Attends team meetings to plan and monitor services. Provides case management, and/or coordinates with the assigned case manager . 3.0 CONSULTATION/EDUCATION SERVICES: Provides consultation services to teachers , school personnel, and community partners as needed. Consultation can be educational or evaluative. Also provides consultation and support to staff. 4.0 CLINICAL RECORD KEEPING: Responsible for all required written documentation, that adhere to all UCS recordkeeping requirements for all cases. Completes time sheets and other paperwork on a daily basis. All documentation should adhere to all funded regulatory requirements, to include Medicaid/Medicare and third-party standards. 5.0 ADMINISTRATIVE: Collaborate and attends all necessary UCS, SVMC and school meetings to promote coordination and communication. Meet regularly with assigned supervisor. Complete as required agency trainings. Qualifications: EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE/CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: Masters Degree in a relevant human service field with some experience providing counseling services to families and children. Must have an interest in providing Trauma Based Intervention. Licensure or on track for licensure in Vermont as a Social Worker, Psychologist or Mental Health Professional required. <ul><li> Be knowledgeable or willing to train in the use of clinical practices informed by evidence-based models including: <ul><li> Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) </li><li> Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT) for ages 8-13 </li><li> Attachment, Regulation and Competency (ARC), including use of sensory tools </li><li> Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) </li><li> Zero Suicide </li></ul></li></ul> LICENSE REQUIRED: Valid Driver's License PI442f937bfbbe-8362<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?5M85JI42Si7gWRw%2bKgTWbgn" width="0" height="0" />

The Clinician will provide direct services to children and families through assessment, counseling, and crisis stabilization in a trauma-informed, family-oriented approach. Responsibilities include case management, service coordination, consultation for schools and community partners, and maintaining clinical records. The role requires competencies in evidence-based counseling, collaboration, and treatment planning. Candidates should have a Master's degree, interest in Trauma-Based Intervention, and knowledge of therapies like CBT, DBT, and PCIT.

**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

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