Vermont / Mental Health
Agency file
The Mental Health oversees public health and medical services — disease prevention, clinics and hospitals, and health licensing and regulation.
In 2026, this agency had 234 employees with median total compensation of $78,010; the highest distinct record was $213,096.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 234 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($78,010) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $134,389 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $45,906. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 1
Chief Executive Officer/Mental Health
Wendy Shapiro is a Chief Executive Officer at Mental Health. They work exempt. 2026 total compensation came to $213,096.
Associate Nursing Executive/Mental Health
At Mental Health, Grace Winters serves as a Associate Nursing Executive. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $179,941.
Executive Director/Mental Health
Stephanie Shaw is a Executive Director at Mental Health. They work exempt. 2026 total compensation came to $179,754.
Commissioner/Mental Health
Emily Hawes is a Commissioner at Mental Health. They work exempt. 2026 total compensation came to $164,341.
Director Psychology & Recovery Service/Mental Health
At Mental Health, Gregory Tomasulo serves as a Director Psychology & Recovery Service. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $154,835.
Director of Clinical Education/Mental Health
At Mental Health, Rhett Williams serves as a Director of Clinical Education. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $153,504.
Nurse Supervisor/Mental Health
At Mental Health, Andrea Anderson serves as a Nurse Supervisor. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $152,152.
Nurse Supervisor/Mental Health
Ryne Bostic is a Nurse Supervisor at Mental Health. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $152,152.
Nurse Supervisor/Mental Health
David Hall is a Nurse Supervisor at Mental Health. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $152,152.
Nurse Supervisor/Mental Health
At Mental Health, Rowland Pollard serves as a Nurse Supervisor. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,888.
Nurse Educator/Mental Health
Peter Mills-Brown is a Nurse Educator at Mental Health. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $146,869.
General Counsel I/Mental Health
Karen Barber works as a General Counsel I for Mental Health. Their status is exempt. Karen earned $146,578 in 2026.
Nurse Manager/Mental Health
Kristin Farrell is a Nurse Manager at Mental Health. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $144,602.
Director of Mental Health Service/Mental Health
At Mental Health, Kristen Briggs serves as a Director of Mental Health Service. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $144,206.
Dmh Psychologist/Mental Health
James Huitt works as a Dmh Psychologist for Mental Health. Their status is classified. James earned $141,981 in 2026.
Nurse Quality Management Specialist/Mental Health
Jeremy Smith holds the role of Nurse Quality Management Specialist at Mental Health. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $141,170.
Deputy Commissioner/Mental Health
At Mental Health, Samantha Sweet serves as a Deputy Commissioner. They work exempt. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,024.
Registered Nurse III - Csn/Mental Health
Cybelle Joy holds the role of Registered Nurse III - Csn at Mental Health. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,320.
Senior Assistant Attorney General/Mental Health
Mathew Viens is a Senior Assistant Attorney General at Mental Health. They work exempt. 2026 total compensation came to $137,426.
Registered Nurse III - Csn/Mental Health
Allen Bowen holds the role of Registered Nurse III - Csn at Mental Health. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,389.
Registered Nurse III - Csn/Mental Health
Patricia Dudley holds the role of Registered Nurse III - Csn at Mental Health. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,389.
Registered Nurse III - Csn/Mental Health
Emily Emerson holds the role of Registered Nurse III - Csn at Mental Health. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,389.
Registered Nurse II - Csn/Mental Health
Matthew Mundy Sr. holds the role of Registered Nurse II - Csn at Mental Health. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,389.
Registered Nurse III - Csn/Mental Health
Mary Riby-Williams works as a Registered Nurse III - Csn for Mental Health. Their status is classified. Mary earned $134,389 in 2026.
Registered Nurse II - Csn/Mental Health
At Mental Health, Lucie Plante serves as a Registered Nurse II - Csn. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $133,973.
Vpch Clinical Educator/Mental Health
Lindsey Gray holds the role of Vpch Clinical Educator at Mental Health. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $131,165.
Registered Nurse II - Csn/Mental Health
At Mental Health, Jodi Rossi serves as a Registered Nurse II - Csn. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $130,333.
Dmh Care Management Director/Mental Health
Alexandra Nerenberg is a Dmh Care Management Director at Mental Health. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $129,875.
Staff Attorney IV/Mental Health
Scott Shumaker works as a Staff Attorney IV for Mental Health. Their status is exempt. Scott earned $127,150 in 2026.
Registered Nurse II - Csn/Mental Health
At Mental Health, Amy Danley-White serves as a Registered Nurse II - Csn. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $126,734.
Registered Nurse II - Csn/Mental Health
Laurie Hanson works as a Registered Nurse II - Csn for Mental Health. Their status is classified. Laurie earned $126,734 in 2026.
Registered Nurse II - Csn/Mental Health
Lisa Plucker holds the role of Registered Nurse II - Csn at Mental Health. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $126,734.
Staff Attorney IV/Mental Health
At Mental Health, Amy Dollash serves as a Staff Attorney IV. They work exempt. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,362.
Mh Collaboration Director/Mental Health
Cheryle Bilodeau Wilcox holds the role of Mh Collaboration Director at Mental Health. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,530.
Registered Nurse III - Csn/Mental Health
Adi Dobrilovic is a Registered Nurse III - Csn at Mental Health. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $123,656.
Dmh Quality&Accountability Director/Mental Health
Christopher Huey works as a Dmh Quality&Accountability Director for Mental Health. Their status is classified. Christopher earned $123,386 in 2026.
Assistant Director of Clinical Services/Mental Health
Erin Mckenney holds the role of Assistant Director of Clinical Services at Mental Health. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $123,386.
Dmh Care Manager/Mental Health
Kevin Mckivergan is a Dmh Care Manager at Mental Health. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $123,282.
Registered Nurse II - Csn/Mental Health
Samantha Hotaling works as a Registered Nurse II - Csn for Mental Health. Their status is classified. Samantha earned $123,094 in 2026.
Adult Mh Operations Director/Mental Health
Patricia Singer holds the role of Adult Mh Operations Director at Mental Health. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,574.