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Overview

The Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital is seeking an experienced Mental Health Recovery Specialist. This is a dynamic position that is responsible for planning and providing care to individuals within the facility. Incumbents will frequently interact and communicate with patients, as well as outside health agencies and family and friends of individuals receiving care.

Duties Include:\ Therapeutic communication and support of patients\ Crisis communication\ Promotion of recovery\ Development and facilitation of therapeutic groups\ Perform routine checks and constant observations\ May escort patients to medical appointments and other facilities and provide support regarding these events\ Promoting least restrictive involuntary emergency intervention and de-escalation\ Facilitating groups and supervising one to one\ Various work assignments on the inpatient units and in the recovery services area

**This position is eligible for full retirement after 20 years of service in eligible positions in recognition of the challenges of front-line mental health work. More information can be foundhere{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}.

Environmental Factors

Incumbents may be assigned to any DMH Treatment facility and any shift. Employees regularly interact with patients experiencing serious mental illness, who present with various levels of risk to self or others - assaultive behavior, elopement risk, self-harm; and may be exposed to infectious diseases and caustic detergents.

Duties are performed on in-patient psychiatric units, grounds of the hospital, and activity areas; may be required to drive patients on trips, and may assist with transitions to other facilities. Duties occur in an acute setting, and the ability to be flexible in daily work flow schedule changes as patients\' needs change is essential. Light housekeeping and kitchen clean-up may be required. Responsibilities may also include personal assistance for showering, toileting, eating, and other activities of daily living. There is potential exposure to bodily fluids, infectious disease, or cleaning products used in a healthcare environment.