• Mental Health & Substance Use Counselor

    University Of Vermont (Burlington, VT)


    Position Details

    Advertising/Posting Title Mental Health & Substance Use Counselor

    Posting Summary

    Provide individual and group counseling and crisis intervention services to students. Provide crisis intervention and crisis counseling for students when needed. Provide consultation to faculty, staff, students, parents, and other professionals. Provide referral support and case management for students. Provide preventive health education and health promotion initiatives to UVM students and the greater UVM community, supporting students from all backgrounds. Provide counseling through the BASICS program. Coordinate and provide support for Catamount Recovery Resources. Work as part of a dedicated team in the implementation of a strategic prevention framework to support a public health approach to substance misuse prevention. Responsible for supporting the mission and philosophy of the CHWB , Division of Student Affairs and the University of Vermont.

    Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

    Master’s degree in counseling psychology, clinical psychology, social work or other related discipline, state licensed or eligible and three years related experience to include supervision of staff required. Experience with mental health issues and substance use/misuse/prevention for college age students. Experience with electronic health record systems.

    Desirable Qualifications

    LADC preferred.

     

    Anticipated Pay Range $57,000-$71,000 for 11-month term

     

    Other Information

     

    All CHWB employees are considered Healthcare workers as defined in Vermont State Law.

     

    Vaccination against infectious diseases helps to protect against contracting infectious diseases and helps to provide “herd immunity”. Vaccination of staff also provides additional protection for students who seek care with us, some of whom are immunocompromised or unable to receive vaccines for medical reasons.

    The following vaccinations are required for all CHWB employees:

    + Rubeola (measles)- two rubeola vaccines, two MMR vaccines, OR a positive rubeola titer

    + Mumps- two mumps vaccines, two MMR vaccines, OR a positive mumps titer

    + Rubella- one rubella vaccine, one MMR vaccine, OR a positive rubella titer

    + Varicella (chicken pox)- two varicella vaccines OR a positive varicella titer

    + Tdap (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Acellular Pertussis) a one-time only dose for adults

    + Hepatitis B- a series of two OR three vaccines (depending on manufacturer), followed by a positive Hepatitis B surface antibody. An employee may decline Hepatitis B vaccination and testing.

    + Tuberculosis (TB) screening:

    + A negative “two step” PPD or a negative IGRA blood test (QuantiFERON Gold)

    + Note: if you have had positive tuberculosis testing in the past it is very important that you send any records related to testing and/or treatment, and the results of your most recent chest x-ray.

     

    Special Conditions Bargaining unit position, External candidates must complete a 4-month probationary period, A probationary period may be required for current UVM employees, Background Check required for this position

     

    FLSA Exempt

     

    Union Position Yes, UVMSU

     

    Posting Details

     

    Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

     

    Job Location Burlington, Vermont, United States

     

    Job Open Date 07/11/2025

     

    Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)

     

    Open Until Filled No

    Our Common Ground Statement

    The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.

    Position Information

    Position Title Health Care Counselor

     

    Posting Number S5673PO

     

    Department Center for Health & Wellbeing/30450

     

    Position Number 00024394

     

    Employee FTE 1.0

     

    Employee Term 11

     

    Supplemental Questions

     

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

     

    + How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

    + Chronicle of Higher Education

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    (Open Ended Question)

     

    Documents Needed to Apply

    Required Documents

    + Resume

    + Cover Letter/Letter of Application

     

    Optional Documents