Mental Health Clinician - LADC

Join a team of addiction professionals, who are dedicated to providing high-quality, person-centered care. As part of the Addiction Treatment Center (ATC) at The University of Vermont Medical Center, you’ll have the ability to make a measurable difference in the lives of people and do so in academic environment that blends frontline clinical care with research, education and professional development. The Mental Health Clinician - LADC is an integral part ATC's multi-disciplinary team of clinicians, psychiatrists, nurses and peers. Together, we provide 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. JOB DESCRIPTION:The main responsibilities of the Mental Health Clinician - LADC 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 ICDAssessing for appropriate level of care using ASAM criteriaProviding direct patient care, including individual, family, and group psychotherapy and co-facilitating an intensive outpatient programConsulting with primary care and other referring providers in the communityPresenting cases at weekly clinical roundsCoordinating clinical services with other internal and external providers, including the ED, crisis, inpatient medicine and psychiatry, outpatient counselors, primary care providers, and peer support servicesFormulating the plan of care, updating the plan as needed, and coordinating treatment for the patient while in the programContinued care and discharge planning, including scheduling appointments with addiction, mental health, medical and peer support providers to support individuals in maintaining long-term sobrietyTimely and accurate documentation EDUCATION:Master’s degree in a behavioral health or related field requiredActive Drug and Alcohol Counselor License (LADC) in the State of Vermont or ability to acquire licensure within one year requiredActive additional licensure as either a clinical social worker, clinical mental health counselor or marriage and family therapist in the State of Vermont strongly preferredTraining or certification may be required in a specific area: case management, group therapy, cognitive therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing EXPERIENCE:At least 3 years direct clinical experience post-licensure providing individual, family and group psychotherapyExperience with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders and complex diagnostic presentationsExperience working with a multidisciplinary teamStrong interpersonal and communication skillsFamiliarity with psychotropic medications and their role in treatmentTraining and experience in CBT/DBT approaches to mental health symptom reduction or alleviationExperience working with individuals at different stages of change and training in motivational interviewingTraining in acute crisis interventionTraining in suicide risk assessment and symptom reduction