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Military Outreach Liaison

The Military Outreach Liaison serves as the primary military contact at Howard Center and develops and sustains connections with military/veteran organizations to improve care to the military community.

This position will provide care 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 treatment planning, care coordination, referral, and crisis response
• Complete documentation in Electronic Health Record and other documentation/record keeping in accordance with Agency requirements
• 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:

• Combination of education and relevant 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 crisis intervention and de-escalation
• Strong written and oral communication
• Experience working with diverse populations including persons affected by mental health issues and substance use disorders
• Valid driver's license and use of a personal vehicle.

Structure:

• Full time (37.5 hours)
• Exempt
• Salary starting at $45,271.38
• 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.