Mental Health Clinician (Social Worker)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) or licensed clinical mental health clinician (LCMHC) to serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team in our integrative care program. This clinician will aid in the development of the UVMMC Dementia Family Caregiver Center and provide psychological services to family caregivers to persons with dementia. The clinician will offer individual and group interventions, psychoeducation with patients and families in support of positive outcomes, and interdisciplinary collaboration and consultation. We anticipate expansion of this role.

The Dementia Family Caregiver Center, established in October 2023 is dedicated to the care and support of family caregivers and provides a pathway to resources for families caring for those with dementia.  Services include family consultations, therapeutic evidence based groups, a peer to peer mentoring program and a workforce development program. Community engagement and program development are integral components of the program.

This person provides direct clinical mental health evaluation and individual and group psychotherapy.  The individual will thrive in a collaborative environment, shared goals, problem solving, continuous improvement and actively shaping the programs goals to empower and assist family caregivers to thrive.

Timely and accurate documentation is a must.

Completion of training and proficiency with the VT-Reitman Centre CARERS (Coaching, Advocacy, Respite, Education, Relationship, and Simulation) program within the first 12 months of employment is desired and will be provided.

The mental health clinician is responsible for timely response to inquiries of help, formulating the plan of care and coordinating treatment, as well as written documentation of the plan.

EDUCATION:

• Applicant must have a necessary education (Master’s degree minimum in a related field). Applicant must hold current State of Vermont Clinical Social Worker License or Clinical Mental Health Counselor License..

EXPERIENCE:

The successful candidate will have a background (or desire) to work with older persons and demonstrate empathy for family caregivers.  Beginning knowledge of dementia is preferred. Familiarity with integrative modalities, commitment to a holistic model of care, a positive outlook, and the ability to serve as a strong and collegial member of a highly functional team, desired.  

• At least 3 years direct clinical experience post licensure in an acute or sub-acute mental health setting. A minimum 3 years direct experience post licensure providing individual, family and group psychotherapy
• Training in suicide risk assessment and symptom reduction
• Experience with co-occurring disorders (including substance use disorder and medical complications) and multi-axial diagnostic presentations
• Familiarity with psychotropic medications and their role in treatment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are necessary

Preferred:　

• Training and experience with cognitive behavioral therapy approaches to acute mental health symptom reduction or alleviation.
• Experience working with a multidisciplinary team; seeking a visionary candidate with leadership skill, strategic thinking, motivational and strong communication skills.
• Additional clinical certifications and skills in specific clinical specialties are welcomed.