Psychotherapist

WASHINGTON COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES INC • Berlin, VT

4d • $55,120 - $57,550 • Hybrid

About The Position

Psychotherapist Make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals seeking recovery and emotional wellness. This unique clinical role combines community-based psychotherapy with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), providing opportunities to deliver evidence-based care that helps clients build resilience, strengthen relationships, and improve emotion regulation. Join a highly collaborative and experienced team committed to recovery-oriented, strength-based services while enjoying the autonomy to build meaningful therapeutic connections through both office-based and community outreach work.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a mental health/behavioral health discipline required.
• Licensure or license eligible as a Mental Health Professional (Licensure supervision is available as a part of this position).
• Must have a valid driver’s license, possess an excellent driving record, and have access to a safe, reliable, insured vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of two years' experience providing clinical services to clients dealing with severe and persistent mental health issues preferred.
• Experience or training in DBT preferred, and knowledge and experience with other evidence-based practices would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual therapy services to clients within the Intensive Adult Mental Health Program and other WCMHS programs as appropriate.
• Facilitate group therapy sessions based on client and program needs.
• Provide family therapy services to and couples therapy when clinically indicated.
• Deliver community support services when appropriate as part of the treatment plan.
• Provide psychotherapy services in office, home, and community-based settings to best meet client needs.
• Maintain a clinical caseload that includes approximately 50% Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) clients.
• Deliver individual DBT services using evidence-based treatment approaches.
• Participate in the DBT consultation team and co-facilitate and support DBT skills groups.

Benefits

• health
• dental
• vision
• a generous retirement contribution match
• 12.5 flexible paid holidays
• 12 days each of vacation
• paid sick time earned in your first year of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level