Children Youth and Family Services Clinician

Position Title: Children Youth and Family Services Clinician

Job Location: Bennington, VT

Education Level Master Degree

Salary Range: $50,000.00 - $55,910.40 Salary/year


Job Category: Position Requires Credentialing

Description:

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.

Qualifications:

The CYFS Clinician provides clinical outpatient therapy services to children and families, allowing easy access, timely response, and flexibility to deliver services that are office based and based in the community as needed in a family centered approach.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
DIRECT CLINICAL SERVICES: Provides assessment and counseling to children, families, and/or groups suffering from mental health and/or substance use disorder. Services will be provided 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. Provides case management, collateral contact, and social support, as needed.

Makes community visits to support families, as needed. Facilitates communication between agencies on behalf of the child and/or family. Attends team meetings to plan and monitor services. Provides case management, and/or coordinates with the assigned case manager.

May provide Substance Use services, or within related SUD grants, the incumbent will show competencies in screening, assessment, engagement, treatment planning, collaboration, referral, HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, and other evidence-based counseling and professional ethics theories, in order to provide effective care. Participation in the annual 5 week long summer Camp Be A Kid program as program staff.

ADMINISTRATIVE: Attends all UCS and community meetings necessary to promote coordination and communication.

CONSULTATION/EDUCATION SERVICES: Provides consultation services to teachers, community partners, and school personnel, as needed. Consultation can be educational or evaluative. Also provides consultation and support to staff.

CLINICAL RECORD KEEPING: Initiates and maintains compliance of timely and thorough record keeping and administrative/clinical documentation required to account for services to clients and program requirements. Such work includes, but is not limited to, client-specific assessments, case services, and progress notes, time sheets, schedules, and assigned periodic reports.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in a relevant human service field with experience providing counseling services to families and children. Must have an interest in providing Trauma Based Interventions. Licensure or eligible to pursue licensure in Vermont as Social Worker, Psychologist, or Mental Health Professional.
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