About Vermont Achievement Center, Inc.

The Vermont Achievement Center, Inc., a 501(c) 3 charitable organization has been serving the needs of children and families throughout the Rutland region and Vermont since 1937. VAC continues to offer innovative and responsive programs in special education, early education and childcare, as well as water safety and aqua therapy. The programs provided by VAC have touched the lives of more than 7,000 children and families throughout our region over the years.

About the role

The Program Clinician is responsible for providing individual therapy and psycho-educational groups to children in the Sheldon Academy Day Treatment Program at the Vermont Achievement Center. This role includes documenting progress notes, writing clinical reports, and participating in treatment planning. The clinician will be actively involved in clinical meetings, treatment team discussions, and student progress meetings. Additionally, the clinician will collaborate closely with families, serving as a liaison to other clinical services, including VAC consultants and community-based providers.

Responsibilities

•  Provide clinical services to children and families in the Sheldon Academy Program.
•  Participate in the referral and intake process for new clients.
•  Develop and update treatment plans annually with input from the treatment team.
•  Provide individual therapy, group therapy, and family support as per student IEPs.
•  Obtain clinical supervision as needed for licensure maintenance.
•  Coordinate treatment activities and case management for students.
•  Maintain clinical skills through workshops, courses, and training.
•  Maintain clinical records, participate in treatment team meetings, provide consultation, and attend staff development and agency committees as required.

Candidate requirements

•  Master’s degree in social work, Psychology or Counseling from an accredited college or university.
•  Licensed by the State of Vermont as a psychologist, mental health clinician or clinical social worker.
•  Two years related work experience in a clinical setting with behavior disordered and/or emotionally disturbed children desired.
•  Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain positive relationships with students, parents, and staff, fostering a collaborative environment.
•  Understanding of learning and emotional-behavioral disabilities, child and adolescent development, and relevant policies, with strong communication skills to represent Sheldon Academy and VAC professionally.
•  Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
•  A current, valid driver’s license is required for operating company vehicles and transporting goods, equipment, personnel, or students as part of job responsibilities.
•  Candidates must successfully pass a comprehensive background check to ensure the safety and well-being of students and compliance with school and daycare standards.
•  Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Physical, mental, and emotional requirements will be defined as needed for accommodation.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The principal duties and responsibilities listed above are subject to change.