Military Outreach Clinician:

The Military Outreach Clinician serves as the primary military contact at Howard Center and develops and sustains connection with military/veteran organizations to improve care to the military community. This position will provide assessments and case management to an assigned caseload of veteran and military service member's families with mental health, substance use disorders and/or co-occurring disorders.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain outreach with military and veteran organizations
• Coordinate and educate with internal and external providers and professionals in other disciplines
• Provide direct client service including assessment, treatment planning, care coordination, referral, and crisis response
• Provides clinical consultation
• Participate in staff meetings, group and individual supervision, case staffing, training, and other program administration
• Crisis management and response
• Work may be office, clinic, residential, community or home-based depending on program; position may serve youth and/or adults depending on program

Requirements:

• Master's degree
• Clinical license, or license eligible in the state of Vermont

• 2-3 years of relevant professional work experience
• Veteran of U.S. military or military service member family with knowledge, skills, and abilities to complete outreach, develop rapport with veteran and active-duty military personnel preferred
• Knowledge of the VA health system
• Experience with assessment, diagnosis, crisis intervention and de-escalation, strong written and oral communication, time, and stress management skills are preferred.
• Experience working with diverse populations including persons affected by mental health issues and substance use disorder
• Valid driver's license and use of a personal vehicle

Licensing Requirement Notice:

Vermont regulation mandates that if you do not hold a valid license then you must be on 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 (37.5 hours)
• AFSCME Union
• Exempt
• Annual salary starting at $56,185.38 (Non-Licensed) $60,062.18 (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 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 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!
• 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. Visit "About Us" to review Howard Center's EOE policy.

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