Job Summary
The Crisis Clinician provides emergency behavioral health crisis response services throughout Lamoille County, including coverage for the towns of Greensboro, Stannard, Woodbury, Craftsbury, and Hardwick for child and adolescent emergencies. This position plays a critical role in assessing, stabilizing, and supporting individuals experiencing behavioral health crises, while collaborating with community partners, healthcare providers, and support systems to ensure appropriate care and follow-up.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the duties satisfactorily;
the requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, and occasionally stand. The employee may be required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and is frequently required
to talk or hear. The employee must be able to drive and have reliable transportation at all hours of the
day or night. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 75 pounds.
Education/Experience
Required: Bachelor's degree in a related field; 3 years of applicable experience
Preferred: Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work or related field
License/Certifications
Required: Must be able and willing to obtain designation as a Qualified Mental Health Professional by
the State of Vermont. Must hold a valid drivers' license, current automobile insurance and registration;
also required to have a reliable vehicle for use at work.
Preferred: Licensed or rostered as LADC, LICSW, LCMHC, or other health care license.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- 3 years of applicable experience
- Ability and willingness to obtain Qualified Mental Health Professional designation (State of Vermont)
- Valid driver’s license, current automobile insurance and registration, reliable vehicle available at all hours
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 75 pounds
- Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work or related field
- Licensed or rostered as LADC, LICSW, LCMHC, or other health care license
What We Do
Lamoille County Mental Health Services (LCMHS) is a nonprofit community mental health designated agency providing comprehensive mental health, developmental, behavioral, and family support services to the Lamoille Valley area. They offer a wide range of person-centered services, including children, family, and youth services, as well as emergency care and developmental disability services.
