What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Based Clinician position at Northwestern Counseling & Support Services Inc?
Do you have a Master’s Degree in the field of Mental Health? Northwestern Counseling & Support Services, Inc. (NCSS) is hiring for a School-Based Clinician to join our team! At NCSS, School-Based Clinicians offer an array of services addressing a variety of mental health issues within the public school setting. Licensure supervision can be provided at no cost to you!
Key Responsibilities:
- Diagnostic assessment
- Treatment planning
- Individualized therapeutic services
- Home/school coordination
- Crisis screenings/intervention
Candidates must have:
- Strong experience working with children & families
- Excellent diagnostic skills
- The ability to work both collaboratively and independently
The School-Based Clinical Team serves as a referral conduit to connect students and their families to other NCSS Programs. The service model adjusts according to the needs of each participating school. This position is a full-time, 200-day contract that follows the school schedule with some summer responsibilities. School placement is determined during the hiring process by NCSS to ensure a best fit for our clinician and the school system.
Current school opening:
- Berkshire Elementary School.
At NCSS, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes perks such as medical and dental coverage, an employer-matched retirement plan, 25 paid days off per year to start and educational support. Additionally, for those who qualify, this position provides an opportunity for $5,000 in student loan forgiveness upon the successful completion of your 6-month introductory period. We invite you to become a valued member of our team at NCSS, a 2025 Best Places to Work in Vermont!
EOE
Master’s degree in a related counseling field and be licensed or licensure eligible. A licensed clinician is preferred; however, we welcome early career therapists working toward licensure.
