What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Assessment Specialist position at Northwestern Counseling & Support Services Inc?
Sign On Bonus: This position is eligible for a $1000.00 sign on bonus!
Northwestern Counseling & Support Services is seeking a Family Assessment Specialist to join our Community Mental Health Services Division. In this intake-based role, you’ll be the first point of contact for children and families entering NCSS—welcoming them to our services, completing mental health assessments to guide treatment planning, and maintaining a small caseload of counseling clients.
Most services are provided at our new Access Center in downtown St. Albans, with additional opportunities to connect via telehealth or in the client’s home.
We’re looking for candidates with a Master’s degree in a counseling-related field who are either licensed or licensure-eligible. Licensed clinicians are strongly encouraged to apply, but we also welcome early career therapists working toward licensure. Did you know? NCSS provides FREE clinical supervision to help you reach your licensure goals.
NCSS provides excellent benefits including medical, dental, 25 paid days off per year to start, an employer matched retirement plan, and educational assistance. This position may qualify for $5,000 of student loan forgiveness after completion of the 6-month introductory period. We hope you will join our team at NCSS, a 2025 Best Places to Work in Vermont award recipient!
Hiring rate is based on experience, education, and internal equity. Final compensation will be determined in accordance with NCSS policy and applicable laws.
Master’s Degree in a Human Services or Mental Health Degree; or equivalent combination of related education, training and experience.
