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Working at WCMHS is way more than a job. It's a purpose. It's about helping others and making a positive impact in their lives and the lives of those around them. Join us.

      Helping others.

      It's what we do.

As one of the largest employers in Washington County, we offer you the opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives, maybe finding your purpose.Whether you are new to the Human Services field or already have several years of experience, we invite you to review our wide range of employment opportunities. If you need any assistance or accommodation in completing the application form or any part of the interview process, please contact Human Resources at (802) 229-1399 or email us at recruitment@wcmhs.org.


Washington County Mental Health Services is a participating employer in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US.  WCMHS is proud to offer a comprehensive package of benefits designed to meet the unique needs of you and your family. Listed below is a summary of the current benefits available to all Full-time Regular employees (30 hours/week or more).

Interested in our Internship Program?

WCMHS believes in the importance of providing opportunities for students to gain professional experience in community mental health, developmental disability services and substance use services. WCMHS works with multiple colleges and universities to provide supervised field practicums, allowing students to apply their academic classroom learning in an experiential field placement. 

 

Pending capacity of programs, WCMHS provides unique opportunities for school-based, community based, residential based and clinical based internships. WCMHS internship opportunities reflect the clientele we support. These internships will work with individuals with mental health needs, substance use, and/or developmental needs. 

WCMHS is open to interns varying educational goals as long as they align with the Agency’s mission and standards of practice. This could be an intern working towards their associates, bachelor’s or master’s degree. 


WCMHS Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

We welcome the unique perspectives, experiences, and the intrinsic value that each individual brings to advance the WCMHS mission.

We value the visible and invisible qualities of each individual.

We recognize that systemic and individual racism and institutional oppressions negatively impact our well-being.

We believe it is essential to intentionally nurture and sustain an environment in which all individuals experience fairness, dignity, respect, and belonging.

And we are striving to include diversity, equity, and inclusion practices at the center of our daily work.


  • Benefits of Employment @ WCMHS

    Health Insurance

    WCMHS offers three tiers of medical insurance through CBA Blue  - Platinum, Gold, and Silver (HDHP). Premiums are pro-rated based on standard hours and vary based on plan selected. WCMHS covers 85% - 92% of bi-weekly premiums. 


    Coverage begins the first day of the month following one month of continuous full-time employment. Coverage available for dependents, including employee’s domestic partners. 


    Dental Insurance 

    (Northeast Delta Dental) & Vision Insurance (VSP)

    Begins the first day of the month following one month of continuous full-time employment.

    Coverage available for dependents, including employees’ domestic partners.


    Flexible Spending Accounts

    Whether a Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account, members of the WCMHS Team  are able to set money aside from their paycheck on a pretax basis to go toward unreimbursed medical or dependent care expenses.


    Short & Long-Term Disability

    Coverage for Short and Long-Term-Disability is provided at no cost to eligible employees and is effective the first day of the month following 6 months of full-time employment. Short-term disability provides for 50% of basic weekly earnings following a one week waiting period (waived in the event of an accident), for up to 26 weeks. Long-term disability has a 180-day waiting period and provides for 60% of your basic monthly earnings.


    LIfe Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment

    Coverage is provided for Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment at no charge to employees and is effective the first day of the month following six months of full-time employment. The amount of insurance is two (2) times employees’ base annual salary, to a maximum of $300,000.


    Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

    The WCMHS Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides free, short-term, confidential counseling and access to resources and specialist referrals. EAP is available to all members of an employee’s household.


    Paid Vacation & Sick Time

    Vacation and sick time are pro-rated according to the employees’ base weekly hours. You earn 12 days of sick and 12 days of vacation in your first year, which increases with length of service to a maximum of 18 days of sick and 24 days of vacation per year after four years of employment.


    As a member of our team, you'll enjoy 12.5 paid holidays, incuding:

    • New Year’s Day
    • Martin Luther King’s Birthday
    • President’s Day
    • Town Meeting Day
    • Memorial Day, Independence Day
    • Labor Day
    • Indigenous Peoples Day
    • Veteran’s Day
    • Thanksgiving & the day after
    • Christmas Eve (1/2 day)
    • Christmas Day

    Educational Benefits/Tuition Reimbursement

    WCMHS Educational Benefits provide for up to $1,600 per year for matriculating classes.


    403(b) Investment Program

    The WCMHS 403(b) Investment Program offers all employees (full- or part-time regular as well as hourly/per diem employees) the ability to begin contributing pre-tax earnings at date of hire. WCMHS matches 4.25% – 8% (based on length of service) of eligible gross earnings each year. To be eligible for the match, employees must have one year of service and must have worked at least 1,000 hours. Employee contributions are always 100% vested. Employer contribution is fully vested after 4 years of employment.

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