Social Work Counselor Jobs in Vermont

Job Title: Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LADC) Company: Community Health Services of Lamoille Valley Location: Morrisville, VT Description: The Behavioral Health & Wellness Center, a subsidiary of Community Health Services of Lamoille Valley, is seeking an LADC to provide substance abuse treatment in our outpatient center.Join our Board Certified Psychiatrist, staff of nine experienced Clinicians and two Case Managers in providing comprehensive outpatient substance abuse and mental health treatment to a diverse population.

Job Title: Substance Abuse Counselor Company: Confidential Location: Brattleboro, VT Description: SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOROutpatient facility looking for F/T certified LADC clinician. Addiction knowledge a+. Must possess computer skills and have the ability to deal with resistant clientele. Great benefits.Please email resume to Register to View EOE

Job Title: Child and Youth Military Family Life Counselor - *$1,250 SIGN-ON BONUS*Rutland, VERMONT (LCSW, LMFT, LCMHC, PsyD) Company: Health Net Location: Rutland, VT Description: As the behavioral health subsidiary of Health Net, Inc., MHN provides comprehensive behavioral-change solutions for individuals and organizations, including managed behavioral health and employee assistance programs workplace productivity solutions. MHN has provided family counseling and advocacy services to military personnel and their families since 2004, and launched its Government Services division in January 2006 to support these programs. The Military Family Life Consultant Program continues to serve and support hundreds of thousands of military personnel and families across the nation and abroad. For more information, visit www.mhn.comand www.mhngs.com.Health Net, Inc. is among the nations largest publicly traded managed health care companies. Its mission is to help people be healthy, secure and comfortable. The companys health plans and government contracts subsidiaries provide health benefits to approximately 6.7 million individuals across the country through group, individual, Medicare, Medicaid and TRICARE and Veterans Affairs programs. Health Nets behavioral health subsidiary, MHN, provides mental health benefits to approximately 6.6 million individuals in all 50 states. The companys subsidiaries also offer managed health care products related to prescription drugs, and offer managed health care product coordination for multi-region employers and administrative services for medical groups and self-funded benefits programs. For more information on Health Net, Inc., please visit the companys Web site at www.healthnet.com.*%241,250 SIGN-ON BONUS-Note: MHNGS contractor staff are ineligible for this sign-on bonus.JOB SUMMARY:The Counselor works as part of a mobile team to provide family services to military members and families who are geographically isolated from military installations. The Counselor is a licensed mental health professional and provides information, coaching, training, and education to military families and service members on issues concerning children and adolescents (ages 0-18). Direct, non-clinical services to children and adolescents ages 2-18 are also provided by the Child Behavioral Specialist.The Counselor provides on-site, mobile, and telephonic non-clinical problem solving counseling to families when other resources are not available and makes appropriate referrals and warm transfers to military and community resources according to the needs of families and service members.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Reaches out to families with children to conduct non-medical needs assessments and provides supportive, non-medical counseling services to families/parents, such as parenting and child development education (ages 0-18), suggestions for behavioral interventions, non-medical counseling, recommends referrals and other services as appropriate, etc.Provides age appropriate activities-based programs to young children and adolescents on topics such as identifying feelings, problem solving, bullying, conflict resolution, self-esteem, coping with deployment and reunification, sibling/parental relationships, anger and time management, separation from parent(s), divorce, health and wellness/self care, etc.Facilitates psycho-educational discussion groups for older children and adolescents.Travels (70%) on demand throughout the state to meet with families and unit family support staff to assess needs and provide/arrange for counseling services.Builds coalitions with federal, state and local resources.Serves as liaison between families, programs and agencies ensuring available resources are known and linked through a network that includes military, state and local programs and services for families, children and youth.Provide consultations, trainings and educational presentations/workshops for parents, school staff, child-care professionals, and other community groups on topics such as child development, behavior management, burnout and self-care, effects of deployment and reunification on children and youth, recognizing behavioral indicators of stress in children and youth, etc.Provides feedback on outreach efforts and tracks services performed and referrals made.Develops behavioral and psychotherapeutic training and education programs and materials as well as researches and adapts existing materials.Completes and submits all required documentation.Documents contacts made with outside agencies and health care professionals.Maintain accurate records, including phone calls, referrals, and other significant information.Participates in program development.Evenings and weekends required.Travel up to 70% of the time.

Job Title: Career Development Counselor Company: Central Vermont Community Acti Location: Berlin, VT Description: Central Vermont Community Action CouncilWorkforce Development Job Opportunities VtGREEN Energy Training PartnershipPositions are full-time, limited service (2-year) for the VtGREEN Energy Training Partnership, a statewide workforce development initiative funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and administered by the US Department of Labor. All positions offer competitive wages and excellent benefits and require high energy, flexibility, attention to detail, and a commitment to teamwork.Career Development Counselor - Provides intensive coaching and case management for individuals seeking to establish career pathways for "green jobs." This position assists individuals in identifying and assessing strengths and opportunities for improvement, preparing for employment and/or training, becoming employed and/or trained, and maintaining employment. This position works in conjunction with a statewide team of VtGREEN Partners including state agencies, training providers, businesses and others to co-develop training and employment strategies for participants, as well as to provide ancillary supports and address barriers to employment. Applicants must demonstrate proven track record of effective case management for individuals from a variety of backgrounds, and/or direct experience in human service provision, counseling or a related field. Job development/placement experience a plus. Submit cover letter and resume postmarked no later than February 24, 2010.Central Vermont Community Action Council, Inc.Human Resources195 US RT 302-BerlinBarre, VT 05641 Register to View Equal Opportunity Employer