Clinician II

WASHINGTON COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES INC•Berlin, VT

9d•$63,315 - $66,539•Onsite

About The Position

Washington County Mental Health Services (WCMHS) is hiring a full-time, field-based Clinician II to provide community-based crisis intervention in partnership with the Vermont State Police. The position supports people experiencing mental health or substance use crises through compassionate, trauma-informed care, de-escalation, assessment, and connections to appropriate services. The clinician works alongside Troopers at the Berlin and South Royalton Stations and coordinates with WCMHS Emergency Services, Clara Martin Center clinicians, and other community partners. The role includes responding to police calls in the field, conducting clinical assessments, providing mobile outreach, facilitating referrals and safe dispositions, and coordinating access to treatment and community resources. It also involves maintaining timely and accurate electronic health records and follow-up documentation. Successful performance requires flexibility, independent judgment, professional communication, and effective collaboration with individuals, families, law enforcement, and service providers. The starting annual salary range is $63,315–$66,539. WCMHS offers health, dental, and vision coverage, retirement contribution matching, and paid time off. During the first year, the paid time off package includes 12.5 flexible holidays, 12 sick days, and 12 vacation days; paid time off and sick time increase with agency tenure.

Requirements

Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and follow-up skills.
Reliability, punctuality, flexibility, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Demonstrated clinical interviewing, assessment, case management, and written documentation skills.
Ability to deliver services and complete treatment notes in English.
Understanding of and respect for the WCMHS mission and culture, as well as the role of law enforcement.

Nice To Haves

A master's degree with relevant human services and/or emergency services experience focused on trauma and crisis response is strongly preferred.
A bachelor's degree in mental health or a related field, with at least 3–5 years of relevant human services and/or emergency services experience focused on trauma and crisis response, is preferred.
Experience in crisis intervention, home- or field-based services, mobile outreach, and coordination with law enforcement and other social service providers is helpful.

Responsibilities

Respond to police calls in the field to provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, and outreach support to individuals experiencing mental health or substance use crises.
Conduct clinical assessments to identify mental health needs, evaluate support options, and facilitate appropriate referrals and safe dispositions.
Provide mobile, community-based outreach to vulnerable populations and connect individuals with mental health services and other social supports.
Coordinate referrals to ongoing treatment providers and share information about relevant community and social service resources.
Collaborate with Vermont State Police, WCMHS Emergency Services, Clara Martin Center clinicians, and other service providers to support coordinated care.
Maintain timely and accurate electronic health records, clinical documentation, and follow-up activities.
Build collaborative relationships with individuals, families, law enforcement, and community partners while supporting access to appropriate services.