Intake and Assessment Clinician - School-Based Services

Northwestern Counseling & Support Services; St. Albans (VT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Employer-matched retirement plan

Educational support

$5,250 in student loan forgiveness

Job summary

Northwestern Counseling & Support Services is seeking an Intake & Assessment Clinician in St. Albans, VT. In this role, you'll conduct intakes and assessments for youth while ensuring access to necessary support. You'll work closely with providers to coordinate care, maintaining strong relationships with families.

This full-time position includes a comprehensive benefits package, such as medical and dental coverage, and opportunities for student loan forgiveness. Join NCSS, a recognized best workplace in Vermont!

Qualifications

• Valid license to practice in Vermont (Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Social Worker, or Licensed Psychologist) or licensure eligible.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive intakes, assessments, evaluations, and reassessments for children and youth.
• Help connect families with appropriate services, resources, and supports.
• Collaborate with clinicians, schools, and community partners to coordinate care.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with families and service providers.
• Complete timely, accurate documentation.

Education

Master’s Degree

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Saint Albans, VT 05478

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 Salary/year

Join NCSS as an Intake & Assessment Clinician and help children, youth, and families access the care and support they need. In this role, you will conduct intakes, assessments, and reassessments for youth in our Early Childhood and School Based Services Division while working closely with providers to support coordinated care and smooth transitions. Your work will ensure children and youth receive timely, compassionate, high-quality support from their first assessment through ongoing care.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive intakes, assessments, evaluations, and reassessments for children and youth.
• Help connect families with appropriate services, resources, and supports.
• Collaborate with clinicians, schools, and community partners to coordinate care and support successful transitions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with families and service providers.
• Complete timely, accurate documentation to support service access, treatment planning, and continuity of care.

This position follows a 200-day contract schedule that closely aligns with the school calendar, offering a work schedule that supports strong work-life balance while maintaining meaningful connections with schools, families, and community partners.

At NCSS, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes perks such as medical and dental coverage, an employer-matched retirement plan, and educational support. Additionally, for those who qualify, this position provides an opportunity for $5,250 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!

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• Valid license (Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Psychologist) to practice in the State of Vermont, or be licensure eligible.

EOE Hiring rate is based on experience, education, and internal equity. Final compensation will be determined in accordance with NCSS policy and applicable laws.