Health Care Counselor-BCBT Focused

About the role

This position is a collaboration between CAPS and UVM Health Network’s Suicide Care Center, a multidisciplinary clinic that provides evidence-based psychological treatment to patients who experience suicidal thoughts and behaviors. The person in this position will be trained and receive consultation to provide therapy to UVM students utilizing the Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (BCBT) model.

Responsibilities

• Consult with students, faculty, and staff around mental health issues.
• Provide administrative and/or clinical supervision to trainees.
• Conduct community outreach in support of the UVM community.
• Support the mission and philosophy of the Center for Health and Wellbeing, Division of Student Affairs, and the University of Vermont.
• Provide respectful and confidential services for all students.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or related discipline.
• Two years of post-graduate related experience.
• Licensed, or ability to be licensed, in Vermont as a Psychologist-Masters, Mental Health Counselor, or Clinical Social Worker within two years of employment.
• Experience working with college-age issues required.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a collaborative work environment.

Required Vaccinations

• Rubeola (measles): two rubeola vaccines, two MMR vaccines, OR a positive rubeola titer
• Mumps: two mumps vaccines, two MMR vaccines, OR a positive mumps titer
• Rubella: one rubella vaccine, one MMR vaccine, OR a positive rubella titer
• Varicella (chicken pox): two varicella vaccines OR a positive varicella titer
• Tdap (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Acellular Pertussis): a one-time only dose for adults
• Hepatitis B: a series of two OR three vaccines (depending on manufacturer), followed by a positive Hepatitis B surface antibody
• Tuberculosis (TB) screening: a negative “two step” PPD or a negative IGRA blood test (QuantiFERON Gold)

Note: if you have had positive tuberculosis testing in the past it is very important that you send any records related to testing and/or treatment, and the results of your most recent chest x-ray.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience with cognitive-behavioral and manualized approaches.
• Experience with mental health crisis response.
• Experience in clinical supervision.
• Experience within a university setting.

Anticipated Pay Range

$59,000–$69,000 for 10 months.