Description for Emergency Screener: Seeking an experienced professional to provide crisis intervention services for individuals and their families. The position requires three 12 hour shifts per week, including nights and weekends. Work site is the WCMH site Building C in Berlin, but outreach visits to all parts of Washington County and sections of Orange County are expected. Full-time position, 40 hours per week with benefits.

WCMHS Benefit Package

• Generous medical, dental, vision, life, and accident insurance – WCMHS covers 82.5 – 92% of premium costs.
• Flexibility to work up to 20% of your time remote
• Matching 403(b) – match begins at 4.25% and increases based on years of service.
• Employee assistance plan.
• Generous sick and vacation accruals. Full-time regular positions receive 12 days’ vacation and 12 days sick time annually.
• 12.5 paid agency closure days annually.
• Mileage reimbursement for agency related travel.
• Fun and engaging environment, the ability to give back to the local community, and opportunity for professional growth.

A Successful Emergency Screener will have the following Skills: The successful candidate will possess an awareness of mental health, developmental disabilities, and social services systems. Specific skills include:

• Ability to work on-site in emergency room, mental health inpatient units, police stations, courts, schools and in people’s homes.
• Ability to perform risk assessments and make appropriate referrals.
• Decision making in high stress environments.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work with peer networks.
• Possess clinical skills that after 6 months in the screener position the supervisory team feels the screener can be recommended to the state of Vermont for Qualified Mental Health Professional status.

Qualifications for an Emergency Screener:

• BA or higher degree (Master’s degree preferred)
• 3-5 years’ experience in mental health services with a diverse population
• Willing to use own vehicle
• Must have a valid driver’s license, possess an excellent driving record, and have access to a safe, reliable, insured vehicle.

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