Group Therapist - Inpatient Psychiatry

University of Vermont Health Network·Burlington, Vermont

$52,915 - $79,373/yrPart Time On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 22 days ago

Practice for this role

Group Therapist - Inpatient Psychiatry · $52,915 - $79,373/yr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-20% vs. median posted salary for behavioral health roles in Burlington, Vermont ($66,345, n=40)

36 similar openings in the Burlington area · median $62,729

$26,000 · p10p90 · $138,720

this role: $52,915median $66,345

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 40 posted behavioral health roles in Burlington, Vermont salarys. This role sits in the 32nd percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 20% below the Burlington, Vermont median for behavioral health roles.

The Group Therapist facilitates psycho-educational and psychotherapeutic groups for inpatient psychiatry patients. They also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to assess patients and provide individual support as needed.

Building Name

UVMMC -
Medical
Center -
Main
Campus
Location
Address: 111
Colchester
Avenue,
Burlington
Vermont
Regular
Department:
Inpatient
Psychiatry-
Shep3/6
Part
Time
Standard
Hours: 20
Biweekly
Scheduled
Hours:
Shift:
Day/Eve-12Hr
Primary
Shift: -
Weekend
Needs: Every Other

Salary Range

Min $25.44 Mid $31.80 Max $38.16 Recruiter: Jessica Stafford

Job Description

The Group Therapist provides psycho-educational, skills-based, psychotherapeutic, and social groups to individuals receiving care on Inpatient Psychiatry. In addition to facilitating group sessions, clinical duties include collaboration and consultation with other members of the multidisciplinary team (attending psychiatrists, resident psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, and other group therapists), assessment of new patients, and providing individual support to patients on an as-needed basis. Outside of direct patient care, the Group Therapist is also responsible for administrative and organizational tasks, including but not limited to timely and satisfactory documentation, participation in various committees dedicated to improving patient care, and ordering materials for use in groups. EDUCATION: Master's Degree EXPERIENCE: Training and experience facilitating groups. Employment experience providing groups in a mental health environment preferred.

Requirements

A Master's degree is required for this position. Previous experience facilitating groups in a mental health environment is preferred.

postgraduate degree
Psychotherapy
Crisis intervention
Patient assessment
Mental health support
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Clinical documentation
Group therapy
Psycho-educational facilitation

Posting details

Employment type: Part Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: $52,915 - $79,373/yr
Location: Burlington, Vermont
Posted: Aug 17, 2026
Application: Employer website

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