Sub - Crisis Clinician - Mental Health Urgent Care - INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

Howard Center • Burlington, VT

12h

About The Position

The Substitute Crisis Clinician provides services for adults at the Mental Health Urgent Care. The clinician covers shifts due to vacancies and planned or unplanned time off and has the full responsibilities of a Crisis Clinician. Services include in-person and telehealth assessment or intervention for individuals and families identified as being in mental health crisis, whether self-defined or reliably reported. The role conducts mental health status exams, risk assessments, and substance abuse screenings; determines diagnoses to support level-of-care dispositions; navigates the mental health system and makes referrals; coordinates follow-up with providers and other supports; and completes required clinical documentation and record keeping. The clinician independently uses approved de-escalation training to maintain a safe environment and safely manage behavior.

This is a substitute position. The listed rate for non-licensed clinicians is $31.87. Vermont regulation requires clinicians without a valid clinical license to be added to the Roster of Non-licensed and Noncertified Psychotherapists before hire. The posting notes that roster processing may take 3–5 days for in-state applications and several weeks for out-of-state applications.

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a mental health field.
• Vermont clinical license, or license eligibility and placement on the Roster of Non-Licensed, Non-Certified Psychotherapists.
• QMHP credential required after 6 months of employment.
• Valid driver's license and use of a personal vehicle.
• Experience making and prioritizing critical decisions.
• Experience navigating the mental health system of care for children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person and telehealth assessment or intervention services to individuals and families identified as being in mental health crisis, either self-defined or reliably reported.
• Perform mental health status exams, risk assessments, and substance abuse screenings.
• Determine a diagnosis to support a level-of-care disposition.
• Navigate the mental health system of care and make referrals to appropriate supports.
• Coordinate follow-up with providers and other supports, working closely with community partners.
• Complete clinical documentation in the Electronic Health Record and other documentation and record keeping in accordance with agency requirements.
• Independently use approved de-escalation training to maintain a safe environment and safely manage behavior.
• Cover shifts due to vacancies and planned or unplanned time off.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee referral program with financial payment.
• Discounted online undergraduate and graduate courses through Champlain College truED.
• Retirement through 401(k).
• Workplace wellness program, including physical fitness groups for staff, financial wellness incentives, and ongoing wellness advocacy and education.
• Voluntary benefits and discounts from local and international businesses, including gym memberships, mobile phone service, ski and snowboard passes, and auto and home insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time