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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 Community Behavioral Support provides direct services to children and their families experiencing a behavioral, emotional, or mental health disturbance and/or issues with substance use. Services provided by this specialist will allow easy and flexible access to behavioral support services that are home and community based in a family centered approach. There is an emphasis on providing mobile services in the community to support integration within the community as well as refer to Emergency Services if needed.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:\ DIRECT CLINICAL SERVICES:Provides screening and behavioral support to children, families and/or groups with behavioral and/or emotional mental health needs. Services will be provided over the phone or in the community, which includes but is not limited to: home, school, or office as needed. Facilitates referrals and communication between fellow staff and other agencies for other services on behalf of the child. Attends team meetings to plan and monitor services. Provides short-term client consultation, collateral information, and social support as needed.

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

SERVICE COORDINATION AND SOCIAL SUPPORT:Makes community/home visits to support children and families as needed for a short-term basis to supporting continued integration in their community. Facilitates communication between fellow staff and other agencies on behalf of the child if needed. Attends team meetings to plan and monitor services. Provides case coordination and consultation with th assigned case manager, on an as needed basis. These services may include service coordination with other agencies and services; collateral contacts with other family members or significant others in clients life; telephone support to clients or collaterals; social support services for locating, developing, or providing care services; or treatment planning session.\ CONSULTATION/EDUCATION SERVICES:Provides behavioral, emotional and/ or mental health and/or substance abuse consultation to community at large, area agencies, the professional community and/or schools as required. Consultation can be educational or evaluative in nature. Specific areas of consultation/education are based on specialists areas of expertise or interest. Provides liaison services between two sponsoring agencies to help coordinate services to clients.Referral to Emergency Services when a higher level of intervention is properly assessed required.

CLINICAL RECORD-KEEPING:Initiates and maintains in a timely and thorough manner the wide variety of record keeping and administrative documentation required to account for our services to clients. Such work includes, but i