What are the responsibilities and job description for the CYFS Outpatient Clinician position at NORTHEAST KINGDOM HUMAN SERVICES INC?
Children’s Outpatient Clinician
Full-Time | Derby & St. Johnsbury, VT
Looking for more than just a job? NKHS offers the opportunity to build a meaningful career while making a difference in your community.
The NKHS Children’s Department is seeking a passionate, energetic therapist who believes healing can happen both inside the office and out in the community. This role supports youth and families as they work through personal challenges, build coping skills, and improve their overall mental and emotional well-being.
The Children’s Outpatient Clinician provides assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, individual and family therapy, crisis support, psychoeducation, documentation, and collaboration with schools, families, providers, and community partners.
Responsibilities include:
- Provide evidence-based therapy to children, youth, and families
- Complete assessments, treatment plans, documentation, and progress notes
- Support youth and families during crisis situations, including safety planning
- Collaborate with schools, caregivers, medical providers, and community supports
- Help youth build coping strategies, emotional regulation skills, and long-term wellness
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related human services field required
- Vermont licensure preferred
- Experience working with youth ages 5–21 and their caregivers required
- Experience with emotional and behavioral challenges and trauma-informed care preferred
- Experience providing outdoor or experiential therapy interventions preferred
Pay & Benefits:
$52,603 to $71,169 per year, plus a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Tuition and continuing education reimbursement and loan repayment program
- Health and dental insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with Agency contribution and match
- Generous paid time off, plus 12 sick days and 12 paid holidays
- Outstanding employee wellness program
- Low-cost medical and dental, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, AFLAC, employee assistance program, and additional optional benefits
Some flexibility in schedule may be required to meet youth and family needs, including occasional evening or weekend availability.
NKHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to embracing a diverse workforce.
Apply today at NKHS.org/careers.
Salary : $52,603 - $71,169