Children's Mental Health Care Manager

at State of Vermont in Waterbury, Vermont, United States

Job Description

Is direct practice work stressing you out?  
Are you still committed to supporting children and families with acute mental health needs, but looking for an option a little away from direct service?  
Do you want to work on a different level to have an impact on the broader System of Care?  
Do you want to work with an incredibly committed, supportive, and fun team of professionals?

Then maybe the Children's Care Management Team at DMH is the place for you!

Children's Mental Health Care Managers provide consultation, education and technical assistance to local Designated Agencies around the Vermont System of Care and how to meet the needs of children/youth with significant mental health needs. Care Managers provide clinical care management and funding authorization to access and/or transition to the appropriate level of care - including intensive community-based services, crisis beds, residential, and inpatient psychiatric hospitalization. Significant work facilitating complex team/family situations and helping treatment teams identify and access the best course of treatment for complex youth. They work with complex, fascinating cases, and can explore and support high quality interventions, but are not involved in direct one-to-one work. This position also participates in regular quality oversight and improvement efforts in the community-based mental health system. Additionally, Care Managers work with state and local partners to address gaps, improve treatment options, and participate in local and statewide initiatives to address the mental health of all Vermonters. Position based in Waterbury, with possibility of partial telework option.

The work accomplished by this position is directly linked to the Department of Mental Health's mission to promote mental health as a vital part of overall well-being by advancing prevention, early intervention, and recovery-focused care. Our vision is that mental health is a cornerstone of health in Vermont. Vermonters live in caring, inclusive communities that respond with compassion and respect to mental health needs, ensuring everyone can thrive and participate fully in their lives. The work done toward our vision and mission uses the values of compassion, equity, integrity, collaboration, and accountability. Please review the Department's Vision, Mission, and Values at About Us | Department of Mental Health.

Duties are performed primarily in a standard office setting. Interaction with government staff, representatives of other human service organizations, and families and consumers is frequent and may involve conflict and strong feelings. Tact and diplomacy are needed. Frequent travel may be necessary for which private means of transportation should be available. Some evening and weekend work and some out-of-state travel may be required.