
Job Location Saint Albans, VTPosition Type Full Time
Do you have a Master’s Degree in the field of Mental Health? Northwestern Counseling & Support Services, Inc. (NCSS) 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 public school settings in Franklin and Grand Isle Counties. Licensure supervision can be provided at no cost to you!
Key Responsibilities:
Candidates must have:
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 Opportunities:
At NCSS, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes perks such as medical and dental coverage, an employer-matched retirement plan, 25 paid days off per year to start and educational support. Additionally, for those who qualify, this position provides an opportunity for $5,000 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!
EOE
Master’s degree in a related counseling field and be licensed or licensure eligible. A licensed clinician is preferred; however, we welcome early career therapists working toward licensure.

Our Mission:
To ensure that the residents of Franklin and Grand Isle Counties have access to high quality services, which promote healthy living and emotional well-being.
Our Vision:
Northwestern Counseling & Support Services (NCSS) welcome all citizens to join us in cultivating a partnership with Franklin and Grand Isle Counties and with the surrounding communities. We affirm our commitment to offer consumer directed services that are easily accessible and delivered in a comfortable setting.
To truly serve, we must work side by side with community members and other care providers offering an array of services that are available and open to all.
We embrace the role of a health care leader in Franklin and Grand Isle Counties and commit ourselves to positive outcomes to promote growth and learning. Northwestern Counseling & Support Services acknowledge that people are our community's most important asset as we challenge ourselves to build the faith and trust of those we serve.
Our Values:
•Safety
•Responsiveness
•Compassion
•Integrity