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Washington County Mental Health Services, Inc.

NOTICE OF OPEN POSITION

SASH® Embedded Mental Health Clinician

September 2025

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

Position Title: SASH® Embedded Mental Health Clinician (SASH Clinician) is a key member of the SASH team, working collaboratively with the SASH Coordinator and Wellness Nurse (RN) at designated affordable housing sites. This role provides whole-person care coordination and emotional wellness support to individual participants and the broader SASH population (up to 100 participants per panel). Located on-site, the clinician delivers flexible, targeted interventions tailored to the unique needs of each community, with a focus on promoting mental health, housing stability, and social inclusion.

Job Duties

+ Provide individual, couples, and family therapy, as well as psychosocial support through in-person, phone, and telehealth formats.

+ Conduct assessments, screenings, and triage to identify needs and connect individuals to appropriate services.

+ Facilitate group programs on topics such as mental health, substance use, aging, and emotional wellness.

+ Coordinate care with primary care providers, psychiatric services, and community partners.

+ Offer consultation and training to staff on behavioral health topics and develop workshops for diverse audiences.

+ Support clients with conflict mediation, completing advance directives, obtaining DNR/COLSTs, and maintaining housing stability.

+ Respond to escalated behaviors, including suicidality and self-harm, using therapeutic redirection and crisis response plans.

Qualifications

+ Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a closely related field.

+ Licensed or listed on the Roster of Non-Licensed, Non-Certified Psychotherapists in Vermont.

+ Note: As of January 1, 2016, Vermont regulation requires individuals on the Roster of Non-Licensed, Non-Certified Psychotherapists to actively pursue licensure and become fully licensed within five years of the roster issue date. This rule does not apply to First Call for Chittenden County.

+ Valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle.

+ Experience providing therapy and psychosocial support across multiple formats.

+ Skilled in conducting assessments and connecting individuals to appropriate resources.

+ Experience facilitating group programs and collaborating with healthcare and community partners.

+ Background in staff consultation, training, and workshop development.

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies

+ Strong clinical communication skills and ability to manage crisis situations effectively.

+ Cultural sensitivity and genuine interest in diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

+ Organized and efficient in managing tasks, adhering to policies, and solving problems proactively.

+ Compassionate and confidential support across diverse populations and systems of care.

+ Proficient in office technology and familiar with agency data security protocols.

+ Skilled in using data systems to collect and report program outcomes accurately.

+ Actively participates in supervision, team meetings, and administrative tasks.

+ Capable of safely managing unpredictable client behavior and applying crisis intervention strategies.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

+ Ability to safely manage escalated or combative behavior in residential and community settings.

+ Frequently repositions self and routinely lifts or moves items up to 25 lbs.

+ Must be able to sit for extended periods while completing documentation and telehealth services.

+ Manual dexterity required for repetitive tasks such as typing, writing, and using office equipment.

+ Work may involve travel between sites and participation in community-based activities.

+ Requires flexible scheduling to meet client and team needs, including occasional urgent coverage.

+ Participation in ongoing safety and crisis response training is required.

+ Comfortable working with individuals experiencing complex mental health, developmental, and co-occurring medical needs.

+ Environment may include emotionally intense situations and unpredictable client behaviors.

This position is a temporary grant funded position. WCMHS has many full-time positions available should the grant funding not be renewed.

COMPENSATION & 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.

TO APPLY: We encourage applicants to apply via the WCMHS website Careers (https://www.wcmhs.org/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 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.

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