DMH Quality and Program Participant Specialist Job Listing at State of Vermont in Waterbury, VT (Job ID 3FC881E1-D6DF-4)

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Overview

Do you have clinical skills and/or training but need a break from direct service? Quality team at the Department of Mental Health is hiring! We are a small but mighty team of five, with oversight of community mental health centers and inpatient psychiatric units in the state. We have a mix of long-term projects on planned timelines and processing of information ad hoc, such as grievances and critical incident reports. We value the mindset that individuals, our work, and broader systems are currently strong, and have the capacity to improve. We are seeking an individual who wants to do a mix of self-directed and team-based work. This will involve leading our clinical chart review process, so a Masters in a Mental Health field is required, and a license is preferred. Travel quarterly to various locations in the state may be expected. 

This position, DMH Quality and Program Participant Specialist (Job Requisition #53347), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact eva.dayon@vermont.gov
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail.  You must apply online to be considered.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS:  Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position.  In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Work is performed both in a standard office setting and in the field for which private means of transportation should be available. Incumbents are subject to a variety of stressful situations while evaluating and improving support services for people with lived experience. Work also involves regular interaction with providers and departmental leadership. Some work outside of normal office hours may be required.

Master's degree or higher in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a closely related field AND three (3) years or more of professional level experience in a Clinical, Social Work, Psychology or Counseling program.

Candidates with two (2) years or more of clinical program experience with people with severe mental illness are preferred. 

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

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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.