Come join the River Valley Therapeutic Residence team of dedicated and compassionate staff located in Essex, Vermont. You will play an essential role in the person-centered treatment of adults with severe mental illness. River Valley Therapeutic Residence is a 17,000 square foot state-of-the-art Secure Residential Facility that includes a large gymnasium, greenhouse, art room, library space, and other great therapeutic spaces.
This position provides psychiatric case work and is responsible for the overall coordination of care to the individuals residing at River Valley Therapeutic Residence. Duties of this position will include the coordination of resident admissions and discharges, working with a multidisciplinary team to create treatment plans and therapeutic interventions, coordinating care with outside providers and families, and supporting residents with community integration by assisting residents on individual and group outings in the community. Additional duties include the exploration of financial and disability benefits, tracking outcomes, and facilitating therapeutic and skill building groups and activities.
Mission:
The River Valley Therapeutic Residence (RVTR) aims to improve the health and well-being of Vermont's most vulnerable populations while focusing on psychiatric rehabilitation services and psychosocial treatment delivered in a recovery oriented, trauma informed, person-centered, holistic environment. The program offers a safe space to focus on recovery and community integration for those individuals no longer needing hospital level of care but who are not yet ready to transition back to the community. The State of Vermont offers outstanding employee benefits and generous paid time off as well as opportunities for professional development.
