Inpatient Mental Health Therapist — Group & Individual Therapy

UVM Health; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

UVM Health in Vermont seeks a Mental Health Clinician to provide direct psychotherapy and clinical evaluation to patients in an inpatient psychiatry unit. The role involves DSM/ICD coding, care planning, and coordination with the care team and community resources.

Requires a master's degree in a related field and an active Vermont license (Psychologist, LCMHC, or LICSW). At least three years post-licensure experience in acute care settings is preferred; CBT/DBT training is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Active Vermont license (Psychologist/LCMHC/LICSW) to apply.
• Minimum 3 years direct clinical experience post-licensure in acute/sub-acute settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical mental health evaluation and psychotherapy to inpatient psychiatry patients.
• Contribute to diagnosis and treatment planning with DSM/ICD-10 codes; coordinate with Attending physicians and community providers.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation; develop care plans and discharge plans.

Skills

CBT/DBT training

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Case management

Education

Master's degree in related field

VT State license

Job description

UVM Health in Vermont seeks a Mental Health Clinician to provide direct psychotherapy and clinical evaluation to patients in an inpatient psychiatry unit. The role involves DSM/ICD coding, care planning, and coordination with the care team and community resources.

Requires a master's degree in a related field and an active Vermont license (Psychologist, LCMHC, or LICSW). At least three years post-licensure experience in acute care settings is preferred; CBT/DBT training is highly valued.