We are the heart and science of medicine. - We are UVM Medical Center. - JOB DESCRIPTION:The Mental Health Clinician is an integral part of the Addiction Treatment Center (ATC) at The University of Vermont Medical Center. TheATC provides a range of evidence-based outpatient services to people with primary substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions, including individual counseling, intensive group-based therapy, psychiatric assessment, and medication management. -The Mental Health Clinician works as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support patients in their recovery. The main responsibilities of the Mental Health Clinician include but are not limited to:
- Evaluating new patients and diagnosing substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders in accordance with the DSM and ICD
- Assessing for appropriate level of care using ASAM criteria
- Providing direct patient care, including individual, family and group psychotherapy
- Consulting with primary care and other referring providers in the community
- Presenting cases at weekly clinical rounds
- Coordinating clinical services with other internal and external providers, including the ED, crisis, inpatient medicine and psychiatry, outpatient counselors, primary care providers, and peer support services
- Formulating the plan of care, updating the plan as needed, and coordinating treatment for the patient while in the program
- Continued care and discharge planning, including scheduling appointments with addiction, mental health, medical and peer support providers to support individuals in maintaining long-term sobriety
- Timely and accurate documentationEDUCATION:
- Master's degree in a behavioral health or related field required
- Active Drug and Alcohol Counselor License (LADC) in the State of Vermont required
- Active additional licensure as either a clinical social worker or clinical mental health counselor in the State of Vermont strongly preferred
- Training or certification may be required in a specific area: case management, group therapy, cognitive therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy or eye movement desensitization and reprocessingEXPERIENCE:
- At least 3 years direct clinical experience post-licensure providing individual, family and group psychotherapy
- Experience with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders and complex diagnostic presentations
- Experience working with a multidisciplinary team
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Familiarity with psychotropic medications and their role in treatment
- Training and experience in CBT/DBT approaches to mental health symptom reduction or alleviation
- Experience working with individuals at different stages of change and training in motivational interviewing
- Training in acute crisis intervention
- Training in suicide risk assessment and symptom reductionWHY UVM MEDICAL CENTER (UVMMC)? - -UVMMC is dedicated to our patients, providing the highest quality care for patients and their families. It is a mission that defines our culture, one of teamwork and collaboration. Every employee, whether they work directly in patient care or in a supporting role, has a hand in contributing to the wellness of the patient and the community. - -BENEFITS: - - - -At UVMMC, we support our employees as passionately as we care for our patients. We offer a comprehensive, total compensation package that includes salary, health and wellness benefits, paid time off, and more. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -LEARN MORE: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - What is it like working here? - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Why Burlington, VT? - - - - - - - - - - - - -