Postmasters Clinical Fellow in Social Work Outpatient

Company: Brattleboro Retreat
Location: Brattleboro
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Summary: This fellowship in clinical social work practice will give experience to and will fulfill post-masters supervision and licensure requirements for, a new-career professional in the outpatient levels of care at the Brattleboro Retreat – primarily in the Adult PHP/IOP, but with optional experience in other Outpatient programs. Building also on training offerings in the Psychology training program, there will be opportunities for honing techniques, especially in evidence-based practices and interventions. This position will support patients’ continued well-being by providing direct clinical social work services promoting optimal individual, interpersonal, and social functioning. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Has completed a Masters’ degree in clinical social work practice (MSW or equivalent) from an ASWB accredited program 2. Preference given to interns who completed internship at Brattleboro Retreat in past 3 years. 3. Must be on VT roster of unlicensed psychotherapists 4. At least two years of work experience in mental health or human services, including internship experiences Provides direct collaborative clinical care (individual psychotherapy, supportive therapy, family, and/or group therapy) to patients to promote change according to patient’s treatment plan. Demonstrates a sophisticated and an appropriate professional level of clinical independence. Provides quality service to patients, including clinical care and documentation. Adheres to agency’s code of ethics, standards, policies and procedures as well as the state mental health code. Provides direct service in accordance with department’s productivity and other performance standards. Consistently demonstrates high levels of responsibility. Provides independent patient/family assessments and treatment as needed and collaborates with hospital multidisciplinary teams as clinically determined. Forms therapeutic relationships with patients integrating theoretical knowledge effectively and ethically in treatment. Collaborates in program development and evaluation in specified areas. Develops and recommends changes to improve service delivery as needed. Implements changes and new programming to meet both clinical and fiscal standards as determined by the program director. Coordinates and communicates with other providers and service components to assure continuity of care and the provisions of comprehensive services. Provides clinical services or referrals to patients’ families to enhance adaptive functioning as needed, including family therapy and supportive family contacts using knowledge of evidence-based practices. Assists in receiving authorization from managed care/insurance companies. Makes skilled judgments regarding clinical risk assessments. Provides mentoring to interns and under the directive of the program director and clinical manager. Provides casework services to a caseload of clients including, but not limited to, program intake, assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, aftercare plans, discharge summaries, collateral contacts, etc. Cooperates in marketing of BR corporate and departmental services and acts as an ambassador to all potential customers. Provides excellent customer service to patients, their families, and significant stakeholders; referral sources, payers, local, state and federal regulatory agencies; hospital staff and the general population at large. Assumes responsibility for continuing education and professional development in designated field and attends ongoing professional trainings pertinent to the program. Maintains a high profile through speaking engagements ensuring that the program continues to grow and maintain a reputation for outstanding clinical services and treatment.

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