Residential Care Manager

Residential Care Manager

Come join the River Valley Therapeutic Residence team of dedicated and compassionate staff located in Essex, Vermont. You will play an essential role in the person-centered treatment of adults with severe mental illness. River Valley Therapeutic Residence is a 17,000 square foot state-of-the-art secure residential facility that includes a large gymnasium, greenhouse, art room, library space, and other great therapeutic spaces.

This position provides psychiatric case work and is responsible for the overall coordination of care to the individuals residing at River Valley Therapeutic Residence. Duties of this position will include the coordination of resident admissions and discharges, working with a multidisciplinary team to create treatment plans and therapeutic interventions, coordinating care with outside providers and families, and supporting residents with community integration by assisting residents on individual and group outings in the community.

Additional duties include the exploration of financial and disability benefits, tracking outcomes, and facilitating therapeutic and skill building groups and activities.

The River Valley Therapeutic Residence (RVTR) aims to improve the health and well-being of Vermont's most vulnerable populations while focusing on psychiatric rehabilitation services and psychosocial treatment delivered in a recovery oriented, trauma informed, person-centered, holistic environment. The program offers a safe space to focus on recovery and community integration for those individuals no longer needing hospital level of care but who are not yet ready to transition back to the community.

The State of Vermont offers outstanding employee benefits and generous paid time off as well as opportunities for professional development.

This position, Residential Care Manager (Job Requisition #55357), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

Environmental factors:
Duties are performed largely in a residential setting although trips to meet with community providers and to visit patient living situations will occur, as well as community outings with residents. A valid driver's license is required for necessary travel. Although duties are normally performed during a regular weekday, daytime shift, specific case needs may require availability at other times. One-to-one interaction with acutely ill and/or behaviorally dysregulated clients is involved, creating a potential risk of physical injury for the Care Manager.

Minimum qualifications:

Master's degree in a mental health related field AND either one (1) year or more of professional experience working with individuals with serious mental illness OR a one-year field placement in a mental health clinic, psychiatric hospital, or psychiatric residential program. OR Bachelor's degree in a mental health related field AND three (3) years of professional experience working with individuals with serious mental illness.

Preferred qualifications:

Licensed in mental health related field.

Total compensation:
As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including: 80% state paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families Work/life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan State paid family and medical leave insurance (FMLI) Two ways to save for your retirement: A state defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan Tuition reimbursement Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts Low cost group life insurance Incentive-based wellness program Qualified employer for public service student loan forgiveness program Want the specifics?

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Equal opportunity employer:
The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status.

The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.