What are the responsibilities and job description for the Evening IOP & Group Clinician – Adult Substance Use & Mental Health position at Washington County Mental Health Services?
Washington County Mental Health Services, Inc.
NOTICE OF OPEN POSITION
Evening IOP & Group Clinician – Adult Substance Use & Mental Health
September 2025
For more than 50 years, Washington County Mental Health Services (WCMHS) has served the Washington County community and the Orange County towns of Orange, Washington and Williamstown. WCMHS provides education, support, and treatment of individuals and families living with mental health challenges, substance use issues, and developmental and intellectual disabilities. Providing accessible, high-quality services in the community, schools, and health care settings, we work toward positive outcomes for wellness with collaborative, inclusive, and compassionate care. Washington County Mental Health Services is “Where Hope and Support Come Together.”
Position:
WCMHS is seeking a skilled and compassionate clinician to lead Evening Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) sessions and other evening therapy groups for adults experiencing substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges. The clinician will facilitate structured group therapy three evenings per week (20 hours), focusing on recovery skills, insight development, and long-term sobriety. This role also includes providing individual support, conducting assessments, and collaborating with internal and external teams. Ideal candidates are passionate about group work, recovery-focused care, and thrive in a community mental health setting.
Qualifications:
Education and experience requirements for this position include
- Master’s degree in a mental health-related field (license eligible)
- Minimum of one year of experience providing psychotherapy
- Experience facilitating therapy groups
- Availability to work evening hours
- LADC, LCMHC, or other related licensure preferred
- Familiarity with group-based IOP models and treatment of co-occurring disorders preferred
- Proficiency in facilitating structured group therapy sessions
- Ability to provide individualized clinical services to group participants
- Skill in conducting screenings, assessments, and treatment planning using evidence-based practices
- Strong collaboration skills with internal clinical teams and external service providers
- Competence in maintaining timely and accurate clinical documentation
- Capacity to contribute to the development of group programming
- Effective communication and teamwork in a multidisciplinary setting
TO APPLY: We encourage applicants to apply via the WCMHS website Careers page. Applications (resume and cover letter, preferred) may also be emailed to recruitment@wcmhs.org or mailed via USPS mail to WCMHS Human Resources, PO Box 647, Montpelier, VT 05601. Please note that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. WCMHS strives to make our application process accessible to all. If you need language assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact us at recruitment@wcmhs.org or 802-229-1399.
Washington County Mental Health Services is an equal opportunity employer. Grounded in our understanding that diversity makes us stronger, we are committed to inclusion in our workplace and services. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and consider applications for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, health care coverage status, military status, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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