Title:  Director of Clinical Operations

Overview

Who May Apply

Class Definition

Upper level management work at a professional leadership level involving working with the executive team in the day-to-day management and oversight of the Department youth and adult community programs. Provides assistance to the Director of Mental Health Services. Extensive interaction at the state and community levels with Designated Agencies, Designated Hospitals, advocates, citizens, legislators may be required. Supervision is exercised over professional employees. Work is performed under the supervision of the Director of Mental Health Services. All employees of the Agency of Human Services perform their respective functions adhering to four key practices: customer service, holistic service, strengths-based relationships and results orientation.

Environmental Factors

Work is performed in a standard office setting. Evening meetings are occasional. Travel is required for which private means of transportation must be available. Interaction with client advocates and the pressures of budgetary, program, and legislative issues are present.

Minimum Qualifications

Professional Licensure in psychology, , social work, or counseling  AND three (3) years or more of experience providing direct service to clients diagnosed with a mental illness AND three (3) years or more of experience at an administrative or managerial level of responsibility.
 

Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements

Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, pursuant to 20 V.S.A. 2056c or other applicable statutory authority, requires criminal record checks for all AHS positions, including motor vehicle driving record checks and national record checks where appropriate.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.