What are the responsibilities and job description for the CYFS Outpatient Clinician position at NORTHEAST KINGDOM HUMAN SERVICES INC?
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 compassionate and dedicated clinician to join our outpatient team serving children, youth, and families throughout the Northeast Kingdom. In this role, you'll help young people overcome challenges, build resilience, develop healthy coping skills, and improve their overall emotional and mental well-being.
The Children's Outpatient Clinician provides assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, individual and family therapy, crisis intervention, psychoeducation, documentation, and collaboration with schools, families, healthcare providers, and community partners to support positive outcomes for youth and families.
Responsibilities Include:
- Provide evidence-based therapy to children, youth, and families
- Complete assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, documentation, and progress notes
- Support youth and families during crisis situations, including risk assessment and safety planning
- Collaborate with schools, caregivers, medical providers, and community supports to coordinate care
- Help youth build coping skills, emotional regulation strategies, and long-term wellness
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related human services field required
- Vermont licensure eligible required; licensure preferred
- Experience working with children, youth, and families required
- Experience supporting youth with emotional and behavioral challenges preferred
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care and evidence-based treatment approaches preferred
- Strong communication, assessment, and clinical documentation skills
Pay & Benefits:
$52,603 to $71,169 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Tuition and continuing education reimbursement and loan repayment program
- Health, dental, and vision 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
- 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 availability.
NKHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to embracing a diverse workforce.
Salary : $52,603 - $71,169