Clinician- Jean Garvin School 2024-2025 School Year

The Jean Garvin School is an inclusive space that inspires transformation. Our mission is to provide a supportive and differentiated approach for students to experience success through independence, mastery, belonging and generosity.

The Clinician collaborates with colleagues and Program Leadership to shape the therapeutic direction of the program. Responsibilities include direct support, consultation, therapeutic group work and crisis intervention. This role directs therapeutic interventions and supports for students, and provides training to school support staff.

Responsibilities:

Assess, develop and oversee implementation of individualized responses to behavior/crisis plans
Provide educational counseling and promote social skill development
Raise awareness about social justice issues
Crisis prevention and intervention
Medication administration
Record keeping and data collection that inform outcome reports that are required by stakeholders and Agency of Education
Complete clinical notes and maintain records in compliance with agency requirements
Participate in program meetings, weekly supervision and agency teams/committees as assigned

Requirements:

Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or mental health field
3-5 years' experience in working with children with emotional/behavioral challenges
Clinical License or License Eligible and on the Roster of Non-Licensed and Non-Certified Psychotherapists (see licensing requirement notice below)
Valid driver's License and use of a personal vehicle
Licensing Requirement Notice

Vermont regulation mandates that if you do not hold a valid clinical license then you must added to the Roster of Nonlicensed & Noncertified Psychotherapists before you can be hired for work in this position. If you are not yet on the Roster, please begin the process immediately to avoid delay in hiring.

Note this process may take 3-5 days for in-state applications and up to several weeks for out-of-state applications. Instructions can be found on the website for the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation.

Structure:

Full time (40 hours / 205 day contract)
Union
Exempt
Annual starting salary at $54,342.57 (Non-Licensed) $56,728.01 (Licensed)
We offer a competitive salary commensurate to experience

Benefits:

40-hour work week with a 205-day annual contract
Time off includes accruals to cover paid school breaks, 3 personal days and 8 sick days (pro-rated for part time staff and mid-year hires)
Comprehensive BCBS Medical 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 through Delta Dental
Vision Insurance
Employer 401(k) contributions
Employer Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term 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!
Employee referral and sign on bonus is subject to Howard Center policy

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.
Apply through the Howard Center at: https://howardcentercareers.e3applicants.com/careers/Clinician--School-Programs--Jean-Garvin-School-2148