CCBHC Veteran's Outreach Case Manager
Listed on 2026-10-15
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Healthcare
Community Health, Mental Health
Job Details:
Job Location:
St Johnsbury, VT 05819, Position Type:
Part Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $22.25 - $27.19 Hourly, Job Shift: Any, Job Category:
Nonprofit - Social Services.
Northeast Kingdom Human Services (NKHS) is a 501(c)(3) private not-for-profit organization operating with the purpose of promoting a high quality, comprehensive community mental health program in Vermont’s beautiful Northeast Kingdom. Our mission is to enrich communities and enhance the ability of individuals and families to improve their lives.
THE POSITIONVeterans Outreach Case Manager
Are you a military veteran looking to help other veterans?
The Veterans Outreach Case Manager will provide direct support to armed forces, veterans and civilians with a focus on the former. The VOCM will effectively provide case management services to all clients, communicate and facilitate relationships with community agencies, and work with local, regional and national organizations to build community based programs that focus on armed forces and veteran needs.
Position is part time and travel is required between Derby and St. Johnsbury sites.
About Northeast Kingdom Human Services
NKHS is a 501(c)(3) private not-for-profit organization operating with the purpose of promoting high quality, comprehensive community mental health programs in Vermont’s beautiful Northeast Kingdom. Our mission is to empower individuals, families, and communities by promoting hope, healing, and support. NKHS is a Designated Agency contracted with the State of Vermont to provide the highest quality of service in the areas of adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities, children and youth with serious emotional disabilities, and adults with mental health and substance use challenges.
We serve the populations of Caledonia, Essex, and Orleans counties through a wide variety of targeted programs for individuals of all ages. NKHS has over 500 employees providing case management, community and home supports, residential care, psychiatry, medication management, therapy, vocational supports, school based counseling, emergency care, and respite services. These services are provided annually to nearly 4,000 of our local community members, helping them overcome challenges and achieve health in mind, body, and spirit.
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- Assists therapists and Med Provider Team in meeting needs of veteran and active-duty military personnel.
- Provides home visits, outreach and follow up contacts with veterans and military personnel to assist in engaging them in their continuum of care needs.
- Develops CCBHC partnership, formal contracts and care coordination expectations with Department of Veteran’s Affairs medical centers, independent outpatient clinics, drop-in centers, and other facilities of the Department as defined in section 1801 of title 38, United States Code.
- Ensures there is integration or coordination between the care of substance use disorders and other mental health conditions for those veterans who experience both and for integration or coordination between care for behavioral health conditions and other components of health care for all veterans.
- Ensures every veteran seen for behavioral health services is assigned a Principal Behavioral Health Provider.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in human services or related field is preferred.
- Veteran of U.S. military with knowledge, skills and abilities to complete outreach, develop rapport with veteran and active-duty military personnel.
- Knowledge of the VA health system strongly preferred.
- Experience working with low income, diverse population including persons affected upon by mental illness, substance use and incarceration is a plus.
- Experience with and understanding of CCBHC models preferred but not required.
- Competitive Salary ranging from $22.25 - $27.19per hour, depending upon education and experience
- 403b retirement plan with Agency contribution and match.
- Outstanding employee wellness program
- Employee assistance program
NKHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.
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