LADC Mental Health Clinician & Case Manager

UVM Health - UVM Medical Center; New Jersey; On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UVM Medical Center's Addiction Treatment Center (ATC) in Vermont is seeking a Mental Health Clinician - LADC to join a diverse, multidisciplinary team providing evidence-based outpatient care for people with primary substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. The role emphasizes comprehensive assessment and collaboration across disciplines to tailor individualized treatment plans.

The position involves diagnosing, level-of-care determination using ASAM,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in behavioral health or related field.
• Active LADC license in Vermont or ability to obtain within one year.
• Experience with co-occurring substance use and mental health conditions.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team.
• CBT/DBT or motivational interviewing training.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating new patients and diagnosing substance use and co-occurring disorders per DSM/ICD.
• Assessing level of care using ASAM criteria.
• Providing direct care: individual, family, and group psychotherapy.
• Co-facilitating an intensive outpatient program.
• Coordinating services with internal and external providers.
• Presenting cases at weekly clinical rounds.
• Formulating and updating care plans; coordinating discharge planning.
• Timely and accurate documentation.

Skills

DSM/ICD familiarity

ASAM criteria

CBT/DBT

Motivational Interviewing

Multidisciplinary team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in a behavioral health or related field

Active LADC license in Vermont or ability to obtain within 1 year

3+ years direct clinical experience post-licensure

Preferred licensure as CSW/CMHC/LMFT in Vermont

Job description

UVM Medical Center's Addiction Treatment Center (ATC) in Vermont is seeking a Mental Health Clinician - LADC to join a diverse, multidisciplinary team providing evidence-based outpatient care for people with primary substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. The role emphasizes comprehensive assessment and collaboration across disciplines to tailor individualized treatment plans.

The position involves diagnosing, level-of-care determination using ASAM,