Emergency Screener

Location: Berlin Corners

Washington County Mental Health Services is seeking an experienced Emergency Screener to provide crisis intervention services for individuals and families across our service area. This full-time position requires three 12-hour shifts plus four hours of administrative time per week, including nights and weekends, based at our Berlin facility with extensive outreach throughout Washington County and sections of Orange County. You'll work in diverse, fast-paced environments conducting complex assessments and providing immediate interventions for people experiencing mental health and substance use emergencies while collaborating effectively with internal teams and external community partners.

Duties and Responsibilities Provide on-site intervention services in emergency rooms, mental health inpatient units, police stations, courts, schools, and community settings including individuals' homes throughout Washington County and Orange County.

Triage situations with flexibility and mobility, performing comprehensive risk assessments and conducting clinical interviews while utilizing de-escalation skills and evidence-based interventions.

Make critical decisions and develop safe disposition plans in high-stress, fast-paced environments involving a wide range of complex clinical presentations requiring sophisticated assessment capabilities.

Collaborate effectively as a team member with colleagues within Washington County Mental Health Services and external community partners, maintaining strong interpersonal communication and working productively with peer networks.

Complete timely, organized clinical documentation with excellent written and oral communication skills while developing clinical competencies to achieve Qualified Mental Health Professional status within six months of hire.

Educational Requirements Bachelor’s degree required with 3–5 years of experience providing mental health services to diverse populations;
Master’s degree preferred.

Qualifications Knowledge of mental health, developmental disabilities, and Vermont social services systems, with the ability to coordinate care across multiple agencies and settings.

Valid driver’s license with excellent driving record and access to a safe, reliable, insured vehicle for regular travel throughout the service area.

Skills Strong clinical skills, including crisis assessment, risk evaluation, de-escalation, and referral for acute psychiatric and substance use emergencies.

Sound decision-making in high-pressure situations, with the ability to manage multiple complex cases while maintaining clinical judgment and safety.

Benefits Washington County Mental Health Services benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with a generous match, paid time off, life insurance, and more.

Join our team and take advantage of a $3,000 sign-on bonus available to qualified candidates.
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