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Clinician - Chittenden Clinic

Howard Center, Burlington, VT, United States


Clinician – Chittenden Clinic

Provide screening, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, care coordination, and discharge planning for patients with opioid use disorder.

The Chittenden Clinic is one of the largest medication‑treatment programs for opioid use disorder in the country, serving approximately 1,000 patients. The program has been recognized regionally and nationally for outstanding performance, high‑quality healthcare services, and a patient‑centered approach. Evidence‑based interventions are employed to reduce the adverse consequences of substance use through a harm‑reduction approach, supporting the health and wellbeing of all patients.

Responsibilities

Therapy

Safety planning and risk assessments

Treatment planning

Care coordination

Clinical assessment

Clinical documentation

Requirements

Master's Degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a mental health field.

Clinical license or membership on the Roster of Non‑Licensed and Non‑Certified Psychotherapists.

Driver's license and use of a personal vehicle.

Two years of relevant professional experience.

Licensing Requirement Notice
Vermont regulation mandates that if you do not hold a valid license you must be on the Roster of Non‑Licensed & Non‑Certified Psychotherapists before you can be hired for this position. If you are not yet on the Roster, please begin the process immediately to avoid delay in hiring. The process may take 3‑5 days for in‑state applications and up to several weeks for out‑of‑state applications. Instructions are available on the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation website.

Structure

Full time

AFSCME Union (dues will apply)

Exempt

Annual salary starting at $56,747.24 (Non‑Licensed) or $60,662.80 (Licensed)

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Benefits

Accrue 36 days of combined time off per year for full‑time employees (increasing with years of service; pro‑rated for positions 16 hours or more).

Comprehensive health insurance with 80% agency‑paid premium support for individuals, couples, and families (pro‑rated for part‑time).

No deductible under the Point of Service Plan.

Two dental options.

Vision insurance.

Employer 401(k) contributions.

Employer‑paid life, AD&D, short‑term, and long‑term disability insurance.

Medical & childcare flexible spending account.

Childcare stipend.

Employee assistance program.

Employee referral program with financial payment.

Discounted online undergraduate/graduate courses through Champlain College TruED.

Award‑winning workplace wellness program including physical fitness groups for staff, financial wellness incentives, and ongoing workplace wellness advocacy and education.

Voluntary benefits from local/international businesses (discounted gym memberships, mobile phone service, ski/snowboard passes, auto/home insurance, and more).

Employee referral and sign‑on bonus subject to Howard Center policy for both internal and external applicants.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. The agency’s culture and service delivery is strengthened by the diversity of its workforce. Minorities, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EOE/TTY.

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