Title: Director of Clinical Operations

Application Deadline Date: 09/18/2025

Req ID: 53251

Department: Mental Health

Location:

Waterbury, VT, US

Position Type: Permanent

Schedule Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: $42.26

Maximum Salary: $66.57

Overview

The Vermont Department of Mental Health (DMH) is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader with a mental health license to serve as the Director of Clinical Operations. This position will lead strategic and operational efforts within our youth and adult community mental health programs. This upper-level management position works directly with the Director of Mental Health Services, supporting the development, oversight, and evaluation of clinical operations statewide.

This position will supervise Director level staff and support in leading their two clinical teams responsible for aligning youth, youth-in-transition, and adult service systems to ensure timely, effective, and least-restrictive treatment for Vermonters. This position requires leadership at both the state and community levels, with extensive collaboration with Designated Agencies, Designated Hospitals, legislators, and other community providers. Ideal candidate will demonstrated experience in clinical program management and operations, preferably in public mental health systems, proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in complex service environments, strong understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks for mental health services, excellent strategic planning, fiscal management, and organizational leadership skills and strong interpersonal and communication skills with a commitment to holistic, strengths-based, and results-oriented service delivery. Clinical experience working with children, youth, and families as well as adults is a requirement for this position with emphasis on children, youth, and families. This position will also work closely with the Director of the Children, Adolescent, and Family Unit in mental health systems.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in systems improvement, performance measurement, and leading multidisciplinary teams in complex service environments. They should be a forward-thinking leader capable of fostering high-performing teams and promoting innovation across the organization.

Who May Apply

This position, Director of Clinical Operations (Job Requisition #53251), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact kristen.briggs@vermont.gov
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS: Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Environmental Factors

Work is performed in a standard office setting. Evening meetings are occasional. Travel is required for which private means of transportation must be available. Interaction with client advocates and the pressures of budgetary, program, and legislative issues are present.

Minimum Qualifications

Professional Licensure in psychology, social work, or counseling AND three (3) years or more of experience providing direct service to clients diagnosed with a mental illness AND three (3) years or more of experience at an administrative or managerial level of responsibility.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
Low cost group life insurance
Incentive-based Wellness Program
Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.