Emergency Clinician - Per Diem
About The Position
The Emergency Clinician provides clinical services to people experiencing mental health and/or substance use concerns, including clinical case management, under the direction of the Assistant Director of Psychiatric Medical Team. Services are provided in accordance with the Mental Health Provider Manual mandated by the Vermont Department of Mental Health. The role may also provide consultation and education to area schools, agencies, and the broader community. The clinician supports crisis triage and response, provides assessments and brief solution-focused counseling, coordinates referrals and services, and may deliver specialized assessments based on professional concentration and training. The position also includes case management and social support, timely clinical documentation, and active participation in administrative and clinical meetings. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling, or a related field.
- Two years of related work experience.
- Professional clinical license in the field of specialty.
- Qualified Mental Health Professional Certification must be obtained within one year of the start date.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Computer skills including typing and navigating, email usage, and Microsoft software.
Responsibilities
- Assist support staff in triaging crisis calls and determining appropriate responses, including mobile, phone, law enforcement, and emergency department responses.
- Provide assessments and brief, solution-focused counseling to individuals and families experiencing mental health and/or substance use crises.
- Provide individual, family, and group critical incident debriefing as needed.
- Coordinate services with agencies and providers and facilitate referrals to other services when necessary.
- Provide specialized assessment or screening services based on professional concentration and training, such as psychological testing or substance use evaluations.
- Provide mental health and/or substance use consultation to the community, agencies, professional community, and schools as required.
- Provide educational or evaluative consultation based on areas of expertise or interest.
- Act as a liaison among community agencies to coordinate client services.
- Provide concurrent case management services as needed, including service coordination, collateral contacts, telephone support, social support, and treatment planning.
- Maintain timely and thorough clinical records and administrative documentation, including assessments, case service and progress notes, time sheets, schedules, billing reports, and periodic reports.
- Attend and actively participate in necessary coordination, administrative, and clinical team meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
