School Based Behavioral Interventionist

Job Details: Job Location: CYFS Offices - ChOICE Academy - Barre, VT, Salary Range: $25.08 - $26.36Hourly, 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 $25.08 to $26.36 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
The ability to deliver services and complete treatment notes in English

Workplace Conditions
Work takes place in a school and community settings. Frequent transportation of clients in one's own vehicle. This role requires some lifting up to 50lbs and ability to apply restraints to clients within agency training and guidance.

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.”

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