Vermont State Court System - Behavioral Health Consultant

How to Apply

**Do Not Apply Online** To Apply - Please submit a resume to JUD.jobs@vermont.gov.  

 

Three - year Part - Time Contract Beginning Fall 2023. 

 

 

Overview

This position will be part-time (at least three days per week) for a three-year period beginning in the Fall of 2023. We are looking for an experienced clinical practitioner who can provide leadership in our efforts to advance the administration of justice where it intersects with mental health. Will manage process,  evaluate solutions and recommend change. Must provide onsite facilitation several days per month at stakeholder events held at various locations throughout Vermont.

In recognition of the impact that individuals with mental health issues have on Vermont’s courts and to respond to their needs, the Vermont Supreme Court has established the Vermont Judiciary Commission on Mental Health and the Courts. Comprised of representatives from each of the three co-equal branches of Vermont state government including judges, legislators and executive agencies that assist people with serious mental illness, the Commission’s overarching purpose is to advance the pursuit of equal justice under the law while identifying advances in the justice system that will positively impact the administration of justice where it intersects with mental health. The Commission will also evaluate solutions and recommend change. 

The Commission would like to retain a consultant to work with the Commission and its justice partners and stakeholders to assist with expanding and improving the judicial response to mental and behavioral health issues, to assist with the development and implementation of training curriculum and materials, and to facilitate and support justice partners and stakeholders in the Commission’s work. Justice partners and stakeholders include treatment providers, law enforcement, Department of Corrections personnel, legislators, justice and public safety representatives, state’s attorneys and public defenders and members of the public. Work is performed with considerable latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and evaluative thinking. 

Essential Job Functions

• Support Commission and other projects to educate those working to improve the court and community response to individuals experiencing mental illness.
• Manage assigned programs, projects, and/or grants, including responsibility for planning, budgeting, implementing and effectively allocating resources and delivering results against stated goals.
• Support Commission and other education and training events as needed, which may include convening multi-disciplinary stakeholders, facilitating substantive planning sessions, creating project timetables, evaluating strategies and proposed solutions, and producing related reports. 
• Identify measurable project goals, including criteria for evaluating a project and its objectives, and   demonstrate excellent project management skills related to timeliness, progress, accountability, and budgeting. Develop project schedules, work plans, resource requirements, and cost estimates.
• Assist in on-going statutory and policy review in order to facilitate systemic change and improve access for court-involved adults and children.
• Research and maintain familiarity with national best practices in behavioral health initiatives in justice systems.
• Serve as project manager for Commission initiatives and special studies.
• Develop tools to effectively measure, analyze and communicate the performance of programs and services against established goals.
• Fulfill other duties and responsibilities as needed.

Compensation

The consulting rate is negotiable depending upon qualifications and experience.

Minimum Requirements

Education:  Bachelor's Degree or greater in Behavioral Science, Social Services, Psychology, or related fields. A graduate degree is preferred. Experience and education may be substituted for one another.

Experience:  Five or more years of experience in project management or policy development in areas related to mental/behavioral health treatment providers and evidence-based practices for mental/behavioral health, substance abuse disorders, and/or co-occurring disorders. Familiarity with court processes is a plus.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 disabilit