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Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
White River Junction, Vermont

Integrated Mental Health Clinician (LICSW/LMHC)

Counselor 8.3 Work-LifeNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

starts at $36/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and weekend coverage.

Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Position Title

  • Integrated Mental Health Clinician (LCSW/LCPC)
  • LOCATION: White River Junction & Rutland, VT
  • HOURS: Full Time 30 hours/week, Hourly (Non-Exempt) 2 days in White River Junction & 2 days in Rutland

Union Membership

This position is represented by the MSEA union in ME

Position Purpose

This position is responsible for providing patient-centered, trauma-informed clinical care, case management, advocacy, and support services at Planned Parenthood health centers. IMH clinicians ensure access to both same-day and scheduled services as part of a social justice and equity-driven clinical social work model.

They also serve as community liaisons and active members of the Community Health Team (CHT), working closely with local communities to provide support and care.

Your Day- to-Day Responsibilities

Address a wide range of patient mental health needs, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance use, acute stress, sexual assault, relationship challenges, identity-related concerns, and behavior change goals.

Conduct assessments and provide clinical and resource referrals in partnership with the health center team to support patients’ self-identified goals.

Coordinate IMH referrals and care plans, ensuring effective team communication, patient follow-up, and documentation to improve access to mental health, substance use, and other stabilizing resources.

Engage with community resources, partner organizations, and behavioral health providers to enhance referrals, follow-up, advocacy, and collaboration.

Work with the IMH team to identify training needs, social determinants of health (SDOH) trends, and effective tools, interventions, and resources.

Provide remote consultation and direct service coverage as needed to support team absences or meet patient needs within the health centers.

Job Perks

Work with a group of dedicated clinical professionals

No Late Night or Overnight Hours

  • Collaborative Work Environment – PPNNE upholds high workplace values and patient service standards, fostering respect, engagement, and teamwork to create the best experience for employees and patients alike.
  • Gain experience with a trusted leader in affordable, high quality, health care
  • Gain experience using the Electronic Medical Records program EPIC

Compensation

Pay Range - The rate of pay for this role starts at $36.67/ hr

Benefits

  • Up to 3 weeks paid time off (increases with tenure) & up to 10 Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • PPNNE Funded Health Reimbursement Account to cover portion of medical deductible costs
  • 403b retirement account and 2% employer match eligibility
  • Employee Assistance Program (confidential counseling and resources)
  • Employee referral bonuses
  • Employer Paid Short Term Disability & Life Insurance
  • Eligible for up to $1,500/year reimbursement for professional development
  • Cost coverage for annual Mental Health Licensure fees

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Licensure

Current applicable state licensure as Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) or eligibility for state licensure. Well-qualified licensed non-social work clinicians (LMHCs) with relevant experience in case management, crisis services, SBIRT models, or reproductive/LGBTQIA+ clinical settings are also considered.

Experience: 3+ years of clinical practice using evidence-based, equity-rooted methods, including brief solution-focused assessment & treatment for depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance use, acute stress, relationship challenges, identity-related distress, and behavior change goals.

Trauma Expertise: Strong preference for experience providing mental health care to individuals with PTSD and complex trauma.

DEI & Community Work: Experience working with diverse communities affected by inequality and oppression, with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion in clinical practice.

Why Join Ppnne?

Planned Parenthood of Northern New England (PPNNE) was founded on the belief that everyone has the fundamental right to make decisions about their bodies and reproductive futures free from harassment or fear. Working for Planned Parenthood is more than just a job. Joining Planned Parenthood means becoming part of a mission-driven movement, where your work will help make sexual and reproductive health care more accessible to all.

  • Interested applicants please submit a cover letter and resume by visiting our website at jobs.lever.co.
  • Planned Parenthood of Northern New England welcomes diversity & is an Equal Opportunity Employer
  • Licensed Social Worker, Mental Health Clinician, Behavioral Health, Therapy

Key Responsibilities

The clinician provides trauma-informed mental health care, case management, and advocacy for patients at Planned Parenthood health centers. They also collaborate with community health teams and partner organizations to improve access to stabilizing resources and support patient-identified goals.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current LICSW or LMHC license and possess at least 3 years of clinical practice experience. Strong expertise in evidence-based treatment for trauma, anxiety, depression, and substance use is required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Trauma-informed careCrisis interventionMental health assessmentSubstance use counselingPatient-centered careCommunity outreachPsychotherapy

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Integrated Mental Health Clinician (LICSW/LMHC) at Planned Parenthood of Northern New England a 8.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) — ranked against 209 active Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% are remote, 26% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Vermont is 98.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $76k in an average-cost state. 62.3% of Vermont clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.3 / 10 · top 25% in mental health counselor (lmhc)ranked against 209 Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$75kMental Health Therapy median $88k (middle half $70k–$104k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$76k in purchasing powerVermont index 98.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Vermont13 active7,907 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 68% remote · 26% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (209 Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.7this job 8.3
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About Planned Parenthood of Northern New England

Hospitals and Health Care
Burlington, VT
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Up to 3 weeks paid time off
Up to 10 paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Health Reimbursement Account
403b retirement account with 2% employer match
Employee Assistance Program
Employee referral bonuses

Living in White River Junction

Median resident rent
$1,222/mo
Residents’ average commute
15 min
State income tax
Up to 8.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.