JOB DESCRIPTION:

This person provides direct clinical mental health evaluation and individual and group psychotherapy to the patient population of individuals experiencing a sub-acute or acute mental health crisis. This position is in a partial hospitalization program and an intensive outpatient program. Included in these services are providing direct diagnosis and treatment to patients as well as case management duties such as: consultation with primary care and other referring providers in the community; assessment for admission; clinical evaluation and diagnosis of mental health disorders in conjunction with DSM and ICD 10 codes; coordination of services with Crisis and inpatient psychiatric providers if needed, prior to inpatient admission and in acute after care following discharge; both outside and internal to the Department of Psychiatry in this or other affiliates; daily/weekly case presentation at internal rounds; contact with significant collateral members of the patient support network; establishment of clinically appropriate post-treatment aftercare plan and contact with community providers/agencies/resources. Timely and accurate documentation is a must.

The mental health clinician is responsible for formulating the plan of care and coordinating treatment for the patient while in the program. The clinician is also responsible for treatment plan updates, after care planning and written documentation of the discharge plan, including all treatment interventions provided while the patient was in our care. Able to demonstrate professional flexibility and effectively coordinate high acuity patient care with multiple providers within and outside of our health network is a must.

The Department of Psychiatry Services at UVMMC is especially interested in candidates who have a demonstrated background in multicultural psychology and can contribute to the diversity, equity and inclusion in the department, organization and network. We are interested in applicants who will advance our mission to be an anti-racist department and organization and promote cultural humility and a sense of belonging for every individual and community we serve.

EDUCATION:

Applicant must have a necessary education (Master's degree minimum in a related field). Applicant must hold current State of Vermont, Clinical Mental Health Counselor License. A valid LCMHC or LICSW license is required to apply for this position. Training or certification may be required in a specific area: Case Management, Group Therapy, Cognitive Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or Substance Use Treatment.

EXPERIENCE:

At least 3 years direct clinical experience post licensure in an acute or sub-acute mental health setting. A minimum 3 years direct experience post licensure providing individual, family and group psychotherapy

Training in acute crisis intervention

Training in suicide risk assessment and symptom reduction

Experience with co-occurring disorders (including substance use disorder and medical complications) and multi-axial diagnostic presentations

Familiarity with psychotropic medications and their role in treatment

Strong interpersonal and communication skills are necessary

Required:

Training and experience in CBT or DBT approaches to acute mental health symptom reduction or alleviation.

Group Therapy experience

Experience working with a multidisciplinary team

Additional clinical certifications and skills in specific clinical specialties are welcomed.