Crisis Mental Health Clinician - Emergency Response

United Counseling Service of Bennington County; Bennington (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

United Counseling Service of Bennington County is seeking an Emergency Clinician to provide a wide range of clinical services to individuals and families in our Vermont community. You will triage crises, deliver brief counseling, and coordinate care with partner agencies while maintaining detailed records.

The role includes consultation and education services, concurrent case management, and active participation in clinical and administrative team meetings, with opportunities to impact community

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• QMHP certification or working toward QMHP and relevant mental health service experience.
• Experience in mental health and/or substance use services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct clinical services: triage crisis calls, assess and provide brief counseling to clients in crisis.
• Consultation and education services to community, schools, and agencies as needed.
• Clinical case management and social support, including service coordination and family contacts.
• Clinical record-keeping: maintain assessments, progress notes, and reports.
• Attend administrative, agency, and clinical team meetings; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Clinical assessment

Counseling skills

Case management

Interagency coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field

Job description

United Counseling Service of Bennington County is seeking an Emergency Clinician to provide a wide range of clinical services to individuals and families in our Vermont community. You will triage crises, deliver brief counseling, and coordinate care with partner agencies while maintaining detailed records.

The role includes consultation and education services, concurrent case management, and active participation in clinical and administrative team meetings, with opportunities to impact community