What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Based Clinician position at NORTHWESTERN COUNSELING & SUPPORT SERVICES INC?
Job Details
Description
Do you have a Master’s Degree in the field of Mental Health? Northwestern Counseling & Support Services is hiring for a School-Based Clinician to join our team! At NCSS, School-Based Clinicians offer an array of services addressing a variety of mental health issues within the public school setting. Licensure supervision can be provided at no cost to you!
Clinician responsibilities include:
- Diagnostic assessment
- Treatment planning
- Individualized therapeutic services
- Home/school coordination
- Crisis screenings/intervention
Candidates must have:
- Strong experience working with children & families
- Excellent diagnostic skills
- The ability to work both collaboratively and independently
The School-Based Clinical Team serves as a referral conduit to connect students and their families to other NCSS Programs. The service model adjusts according to the needs of each participating school. This position is a full-time, 200-day contract that follows the school schedule with some summer responsibilities.
School placement is determined during the hiring process by NCSS to ensure a best fit for our clinician and the school system. Current school opening includes Missisquoi Valley Union (MVU) High School.
NCSS provides a comprehensive benefits package, free licensure supervision and is a short 25-minute commute from Burlington, VT.
Qualifications
Master's Degree in a related Human Services field such as Clinical Mental Health Counseling or Social Work. Must be licensed or licensure eligible.
