Why Join UCS:

For over 65 years, UCS has been providing exceptional and thoughtful care to individuals and families in our community through programs, services, and educational opportunities. Our staff includes positions such as administration, clinicians, nurses, teachers, case managers, psychiatrists, and direct support providers who work within our 15 facilities to support over 3,000 individuals annually. We are proud to be part of Vermont Care Partners, a network of sixteen agencies that provide mental health, substance use disorder, and developmental-disability services and supports in every county in Vermont. We are looking for team players to join us in making a difference in the lives of others and building a stronger community.

UCS Offers Generous Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Generous paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short term and long term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career development opportunities
• Free clinical supervision towards licensure
• Loan repayment and tuition assistance program
• Award winning worksite wellness program
• An inclusive workplace supported by an active Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging committee.
• Rewarding experience making a difference in the community.

We believe a dynamic and inclusive workforce will strengthen our organization and enhance the services we provide. Therefore, it is our goal to hire a diverse workforce and cultivate a culture where our employees feel accepted and included, hold a valued place within our organization and are equally able to contribute to their fullest extent, assisting in fulfilling our mission of building a stronger community.

The Crisis Recovery Specialist (CRS) provides a wide variety of clinical and case management services to persons served, including clinical services, case management services, support, rehabilitative skill building, therapeutic interventions, and advocacy in accordance with the Mental Health Provider Manual written and mandated by the Vermont Department of Mental Health.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
CLINICAL:
Provides case management, skill development, coordination, and collaboration with peer support services; participation in the day-to-day program activities and coordinating with post-acute crisis recovery services in the home environment as well as accompanying the Emergency Clinician in community settings. Works to assure family participation is full and transparent, whenever it is clinically appropriate. Assist with clients at Battelle House who may be in crisis, assist in running groups at Battelle House, help with meal prep and clean up.

DIRECT CLIENT SUPPORT SERVICES:
Administration of admissions and discharges once an individual has been accepted into the unit. This includes conducting the admission interview and checklist, making sure all forms and releases are signed, as well as taking an inventory of personal belongings. While client is admitted the CRS will provide support and answer questions helping the individual adjust to the house and the program. Assist in helping clients conduct out-patient intakes either in-person or electronically. Help form and facilitate client groups and morning/evening check-ins.

CLINICAL SUPPORT:
Provides clinical support and case consultation alongside other members of UCS Emergency Services. Assist in pre-screening, triaging, and appropriately routing crisis calls. CRS will also offer support and verbal de-escalation to crisis callers when appropriate. CRS will elevate calls to the Emergency Clinician when indicated. CRS will conduct bed calls, referrals, and prior authorizations for inpatient psychiatric hospitalization. They will send the appropriate information to receiving facilities via fax or secure email.

MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION:
Provide basic medical care including checking vital signs upon admission/discharge and assisting the UCS nursing and medical staff with other appropriate duties. CRS will be trained and then medication delegated. They will assist nursing and medical teams with obtaining and administering medications. This may include helping clients pick up medications.

CLIENT IDENTIFICATION AND OUTREACH:
Provides outreach services to members of the community in need. Provides protection and advocacy of client rights, whenever possible. Provides persons served and families with referral information and assistance to meet needs not assured by our agency.

AGENCY PARTICIPATION:
Works to ensure the highest quality of services throughout the agency by participation in committees, quality
assurance activities, and interdepartmental activities.

RECORD KEEPING:
Completes clinical and administrative forms in a timely manner for accurate billing, up-to-date clinical records, and appropriate information sharing. Completes all clinical documentation in a professional and timely manner, including those required with admissions, discharges, and medication administration.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
A minimum of a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, rehabilitation counseling, psychiatric nursing, or related field and two years' experience. Must be eligible to receive Qualified Mental Health Professional certification at any point during employment. Must obtain medication delegation training within the first 90 days of employment.
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