Job Description
Washington County Mental Health Services, Inc.
NOTICE OF OPEN POSITION Seasonal Summer Behavioral Interventionist April 2025
For more than 50 years, Washington County Mental Health Services (WCMHS) has served the Washington County community and the Orange County towns of Orange, Washington and Williamstown. WCMHS provides education, support, and treatment of individuals and families living with mental health challenges, substance use issues, and developmental and intellectual disabilities. Providing accessible, high-quality services in the community, schools, and health care settings, we work toward positive outcomes for wellness with collaborative, inclusive, and compassionate care. Washington County Mental Health Services is "Where Hope and Support Come Together."
POSITION: WCMHS is seeking a seasonal Behavioral Interventionist (BI) to provide direct supervision and support to children and youth enrolled in a school-based summer program. This role focuses on delivering counseling in social, recreational, and daily living skills, while implementing individualized behavioral programming and crisis plans in both educational and community settings. Activities may include hiking, outdoor sports, and visits to local attractions such as Waterbury Reservoir, Wrightsville Beach, and Funspot in Laconia, NH. The position requires accurate documentation of daily activities and behaviors using electronic medical records, as well as effective communication with all parties involved in the child's care. Staff must provide client transportation in their own insured vehicle and always ensure client safety. A willingness to learn de-escalation and passive restraint techniques is essential, along with the ability to follow agency policies and supervisory directives. This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of youth through structured, community-based programming.
QUALIFICATIONS: The Summer BI's education and work experience will include:
- High school completion or equivalent.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
Additional requirements for this position include:
- Experience providing direct instruction and therapeutic services to children with challenging behaviors and/or mental health challenges preferred.
- Possession of a valid driver's license, excellent driving record and access to a safe, reliable, insured vehicle are required as driving is an essential function of the position.
- Ability to deal effectively with crisis situations. Ability to interact respectfully and effectively with clients, WCMHS staff, and other professionals.
- Ability to lift, carry, and transfer up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to continuously traverse at least one mile and light hiking.
- Ability to physically restrain children and youth who are a danger to self or others in accordance with "Handle with Care" training and requirements.
- Commitment to the WCMHS mission and positive regard for individuals accessing services.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: This seasonal position (approximately 5/1/2025 - 9/1/2025) offers a non-exempt hourly wage of $21.07.
TO APPLY: We encourage applicants to apply via the WCMHS website Careers page. Applications (resume and cover letter, preferred) may also be emailed to
[email protected] or mailed via USPS mail to WCMHS Human Resources, PO Box 647, Montpelier, VT 05601. Please note that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
WCMHS strives to make our application process accessible to all. If you need language assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact us at [email protected] or 802-229-1399. Washington County Mental Health Services is an equal opportunity employer. Grounded in our understanding that diversity makes our organization stronger, we are committed to inclusion in our workplace and services. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and consider applications for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, health care coverage status, military status, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Washington County Mental Health Services
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