Clinician – Early Childhood and Family Mental Health and Perinatal Support Services

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Clinician – Early Childhood and Family Mental Health and Perinatal Support Services

This position offers an opportunity to have a mixed caseload of clients from the Early Childhood and Family Mental Health Program and our Perinatal Support Services. Weekly supervision is offered.

The Early Childhood and Family Mental Health program offers home-based parenting education, supportive counseling for children and families, consultation, advocacy, and case management. The Program provides training, consultation, and education to caregivers and providers who support young children and families.

Perinatal Support Services (PSS) provides therapy to individuals and their partners who are seeking support during pregnancy through the first year following birth. Individuals may be experiencing symptoms of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs). Services include screenings, consultation, education, and in-home, office-based or telehealth therapy. Additional training will be provided through Postpartum Support International.

This position offers an opportunity to have a mixed caseload of clients from the Early Childhood Program and our Perinatal Support Services. Weekly supervision is offered.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams supporting children at risk of abuse, neglect, or losing their educational/childcare placement due to challenging behaviors.
• Provide screening, assessment and diagnosis.
• Provide treatment and care coordination. This includes up to 2 early evening appointments per week.
• Provide on-site consultation to early education providers in their classroom settings.
• Provide in home and community-based work to children and their families. This requires daily travel throughout Chittenden County.
• Develop individualized treatment plans, monitor, and evaluate effectiveness of services.
• Facilitate crisis prevention, intervention, risk management, and safety planning.

Requirements:

• Master's Degree
• Clinical License or on the Roster of Nonlicensed and Noncertified Psychotherapists (See Licensing Requirement Notice Below)
• Driver's license with use of a personal vehicle
• 2 years of experience working with youth & families

Vermont regulation mandates that individuals who are on the Roster of Nonlicensed Noncertified Psychotherapists, through the Office of Professional Regulation, must be actively working towards professional licensure. This rule does not apply to First Call for Chittenden County.

Structure:

• Full-time
• AFSCME Union (Dues will apply)
• Annual starting salary at $57,314.71 (Non-Licensed), $61,269.43 (Licensed)
• We offer a competitive salary commensurate to experience

Benefits:

• Generous time off starting at 36 days of combined time off per year for full-time employees (and increasing with years of service); pro-rated for positions 16 hours or more
• Comprehensive Health 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 Disability 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!

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.