Team Leader - Substance Use

Northwestern Counseling & Support Services Inc; Hill Farm Estates (VT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Employer-matched retirement plan

Educational support

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

Northwestern Counseling & Support Services Inc. is seeking a Substance Use Team Leader to guide our Substance Use Team, supervise clinicians toward licensure, and ensure high-quality, compassionate service delivery for individuals and families.

You will balance leadership with direct client care while supporting program success. The role includes supervising the team, coordinating care with community providers, maintaining a caseload, and overseeing the IOP.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, leadership, and collaboration skills; commitment to staff development and high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Substance Use Team through supervision and coaching toward licensure.
• Coordinate day-to-day team operations and assignments with community partners.
• Provide clinical services with a caseload of 8–12 clients and ensure timely, quality documentation.
• Oversee the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and monitor team performance for service improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Collaboration

Clinical supervision

Education

Master’s degree

VT OPR licensure / licensure eligible

Job description

At Northwestern Counseling & Support Services, we’re proud to offer meaningful work, a supportive team environment, and benefits that truly support your personal and professional well-being. We’re seeking a Substance Use Team Leader to guide our Substance Use Team, support clinician development, and help ensure high-quality services for the individuals and families we serve.In this role, you’ll balance clinical leadership with direct client care, helping your team grow professionally while supporting effective, compassionate service delivery.What You’ll Do:Lead & Develop: Provide supervision, coaching, and ongoing support to team members, including clinical supervision toward licensure.Coordinate Care: Guide day-to-day team operations, coordinate service assignments, and collaborate with community providers and contracted partners.Provide Clinical Services: Maintain a caseload of 8–12 clients while supporting quality, timely documentation and effective service delivery.Support Program Success: Oversee the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), monitor team performance, and identify opportunities to improve services.What We’re Looking For:Strong communication, leadership, and collaboration skills, with a commitment to supporting staff development and high-quality care.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!EOEHiring rate is based on experience, education, and internal equity. Final compensation will be determined in accordance with NCSS policy and applicable laws.Master’s degreeProfessional License and good standing with VT OPR required; LADC preferred.