Behavioral interventionist ii

Job Details

Job Location: CYFS Offices - ChOICE Academy - Barre, VT 05641

Salary Range: $23.83 - $24.80 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Direct Service

School Based Behavioral Interventionist

As a Behavioral Interventionist on our School-Based Services Teams, you play a vital role in helping students overcome behavioral and emotional challenges so they can fully engage in learning and thrive both in school and beyond. Working alongside educators and mental health professionals, you provide hands-on, individualized support that promotes emotional regulation, builds positive relationships, and creates safe, inclusive learning environments. Your work directly supports students during the academic year and extends into a dynamic, community-based summer program—ensuring continuity of care and meaningful impact year-round. This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position.

Summary of Duties

• Implement individualized behavioral support plans in collaboration with school staff and clinical teams.
• Provide direct supervision and therapeutic support to students with challenging behaviors in school, community, and summer program settings.
• Support students in developing social, emotional, and coping skills that increase engagement and success in learning environments.
• Maintain clear, timely communication with parents, educators, and internal WCMHS staff.
• Document services and observations accurately in accordance with agency and regulatory requirements.
• Participate as an active member of interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, trauma-informed care.
• Assist with crisis prevention and intervention, including the safe implementation of restraint techniques when required.
• Transport students as needed to support programming and services.

Compensation and Benefits

WCMHS provides a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, and an industry-leading paid time off package. All WCMHS positions have a generous time-off package that includes 12.5 paid and flexible holidays plus 12 paid sick days per year, starting in the first year. School-based positions do have additional paid time off based on a variety of factors and oriented around school calendars. The starting pay range for this position is 23.83 to 24.80 per hour.

Qualifications

Summary of Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Relevant post-secondary education in human services, education, psychology, social work, or a related field is preferred
• Ongoing training in behavioral intervention, trauma-informed care, and related practices is provided and expected
• Demonstrated experience providing direct supports or therapeutic services to children with challenging behaviors
• Basic understanding of trauma-informed care practices and child development
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build positive working relationships with students, families, school personnel, and multidisciplinary teams
• Commitment to WCMHS’s mission, vision, and values, including inclusion, self-determination, recovery, and compassionate, collaborative care
• Valid driver’s license, strong driving record, and access to a safe, reliable, insured vehicle

About the Agency

For more than 50 years, Washington County Mental Health Services (WCMHS) has served the Washington County community and the Orange County towns of Orange, Washington, and Williamstown. WCMHS provides education, support, and treatment to individuals and families living with mental health challenges, substance use issues, and developmental and intellectual disabilities. Providing accessible, high-quality services in the community, schools, and health care settings, we work toward positive outcomes for wellness with collaborative, inclusive, and compassionate care. Washington County Mental Health Services is “Where Hope and Support Come Together.”