Behavioral Health Clinician

We are currently recruiting a full-time Behavioral Health Clinician for a hospital in Vermont. M-F no weekends. Position offers a competitive salary and robust recruitment package. Pease forward an updated resume to: isteadman@virtusplacement.com for immediate consideration. 

The Behavioral Health Clinician is responsible for providing clinical mental health services and/or substance abuse to all customer groups affected by illness/disability often including lifestyle adjustment difficulties. Understands utilization criteria and case management principles in a health care setting, as well as relevant community resources, insurance, regulatory, and legal system knowledge.

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related Human Services field.


• Master's degree in Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, or other Human Services field.

Minimum Work Experience

• Two years of experience in medical crisis intervention and knowledge of community resources or related experience preferred. 


• Healthcare experience a plus.


• Experience in individual and family therapy.


• Five years' experience working in healthcare setting.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• BLS Certification through American Heart Association


• Completion of endorsed patient/visitor de-escalation and restraint program certification.


• Apprentice Addiction Professional (AAP) Certification may be required dependent on job assignment*


• LCMHC and/or LADC licensure.