Behavioral Health Leadership Role - Curative : Job Details

Behavioral Health Need

Leadership Opportunity

Northeast Vermont

Are you a passionate leader ready to make a significant impact on children and families? We're seeking an experienced Behavioral Health Leader to oversee and shape vital community-based mental health services in Vermont's beautiful Northeast Kingdom.

About the Role

You'll lead a multidisciplinary team providing home, community, and school-based mental health services. This includes direct oversight of managers, clinicians, and emergency access staff across multiple sites. You'll also:

• Collaborate with school districts, state agencies, and grant-funded programs (like CCBHC).
• Balance administrative leadership with occasional direct clinical coverage during crises.
• Engage in strategic planning, staff development, and program oversight.

Schedule

• This is a full-time, exempt position with flexible administrative hours.
• You'll have some after-hours on-call coverage and travel between agency sites and community locations as needed.
• Participate in emergency services response, mobile crisis, and intake coordination.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on education and experience.
• Retirement: 403b plan with employer contributions and matching.
• Generous PTO plus 12 holidays and 12 sick days annually.
• Additional Perks: Loan repayment program, education reimbursement, wellness initiatives, and comprehensive insurance.

What You'll Bring

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, or a related human services field.
• 3-5+ years of leadership experience with supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong background in child development, trauma-informed care, and behavioral health services.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and ability to pass background checks.

Life in Northeast Vermont

• The region offers year-round outdoor recreation with access to mountains, lakes, and trails.
• Benefit from an affordable cost of living, proximity to the New Hampshire border and regional airports, and a safe, family-oriented environment with access to public and private schools.