For more than 50 years, Washington County Mental Health Services (WCMHS) has served the Washington County community and the Orange County towns of Orange, Washington, and Williamstown. WCMHS provides education, support, and treatment of individuals and families living with mental health challenges, substance use issues, and developmental and intellectual disabilities. Providing accessible, high-quality services in the community, schools, and health care settings, we work toward positive outcomes for wellness with collaborative, inclusive, and compassionate care. Washington County Mental Health Services is “Where Hope and Support Come Together.”

Position:  WCMHS is seeking Outpatient Clinicians.  Full-Time Clinical Mental Health Counselor will provide individual therapy and other clinical services to adults in a community mental health program. The position is part of the services offered through the Center for Counseling and Psychological Services at WCMHS. This dynamic position will provide trauma informed services out of our outpatient clinic. Position will have the opportunity to co-facilitate groups. Position receives weekly individual clinical supervision, and ample group supervision related to co-occurring substance misuse, DBT skills if applicable, and trauma treatment.

This is a 40 hour/ week salaried position. Some video/telehealth service delivery at present time but position is office based.

Qualifications:

• Possession of a master's degree in a relevant field.
• Eligibility for licensure in the respective discipline.
• One to three years of mental health experience preferred.

Physical Requirements: The role may involve the following physical requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting and standing during therapy sessions and administrative tasks.
• Effective verbal communication, including the ability to clearly convey information both in-person and over the phone.
• Basic manual dexterity to handle documentation and computer-related tasks.
• Mobility to move within the office environment and between different work locations.

Compensation and Benefits: This full-time position offers an hourly rate of $26.24/hr. and excellent benefits, including tuition reimbursement/student loan assistance; generous paid time off; employer-sponsored health, dental, life, and disability insurances; and a 403(b)-retirement plan with employer match.

If you are an enthusiastic and experienced Mental Health Clinician, dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of clients, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and contribute to our mission of providing exceptional mental health services.

To Apply: We encourage applicants to apply via the WCMHS website Careers page. Applications (resume and cover letter, preferred) may also be emailed to [email protected] or mailed via USPS mail to WCMHS Human Resources, PO Box 647, Montpelier, VT 05601. Please note that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. WCMHS strives to make our application process accessible to all. If you need language assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact us at [email protected] or 802-229-1399.

Washington County Mental Health Services is an equal opportunity employer. Grounded in our understanding that diversity makes our organization stronger, we are committed to equity and inclusion in our workplace and services. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and consider applications for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, health care coverage status, military status, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.