Behavioral Health Aide - Temporary

at State of Vermont in Bennington, Vermont, United States

Job Description

The Vermont Veterans' Home (VVH) is seeking to hire part-time Behavioral Health Aide for a position within the Behavioral Health Department.

This temporary position work closely with the Licensed Clinical Social Work team to implement Behavioral Health treatment plans and interventions based on best practice for mental health, trauma and dementia care. Incumbents will be responsible for assisting with progress notes and other daily paperwork and/or data entry. This is a part-time position working 24 hours per week and including some weekends.

For more information about the Vermont Veterans' Home, please visit this site.

Duties are performed in a long-term care setting involving elderly and/or disabled Veterans, their spouses and Gold Star Mothers. Direct interaction with  Veteran/Member is extensive, leading to potential exposure to infectious disease or physical injury. Good physical health is required for rendering physical assistance to and transporting and moving residents. Depending on duties assigned, some outings might be necessary.