Intake Clinician - Access & Intake Program

Join the dynamic Access and Intake team as our newest Intake Clinician! You will have the opportunity to hone your clinical assessment and diagnostic skills while supporting diverse clients to connect with appropriate services.

This position provides initial psychosocial assessments and treatment recommendations to children and adults seeking Howard Center services. Supervision toward clinical license and professional development training is available.

Responsibilities:

• Complete mental health and substance use assessments for diverse clients across the lifespan
• Provide treatment and service recommendations
• Develop expertise regarding services within Howard Center and the community
• Prepare high quality clinical documentation
• Collaborate with Access and Intake Team, including cultural liaisons, and other Howard Center programs

Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or other related mental health field
• Clinical License or on the Roster of Non-licensed Non-certified Psychotherapists
• 1-2 years of experience working in the human services field
• Experience with assessment, diagnosis and crisis intervention/de-escalation
• Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record with use of a personal vehicle

Effective January 1, 2016, Vermont regulation mandates that individuals who are on the Roster of Nonlicensed Noncertified Psychotherapists, through the Office of Professional Regulation, must be actively working towards professional licensure and be fully licensed within 5 years of Roster date of issue. This rule does not apply to First Call for Chittenden County.

Structure:

• Full time (37.5 hours/week)
• AFSCME Union 
• Exempt position
• Annual salary starting at $56,185.38 (Non-Licensed) $60,062.18 (Licensed)
• We offer a competitive salary commensurate to experience

Benefits:

• Generous time off starting at 36 days of combined time off per year for full-time employees (and increasing with years of service); pro-rated for positions 16 hours or more
• Comprehensive BCBS Medical with 80% agency-paid premium support for individuals, couples, and families (pro-rated for part time). This Point of Service Plan features no deductible.
• Two Dental options through Delta Dental
• Vision Insurance
• Employer 401(k) contributions
• Employer Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term insurance
• Medical & Childcare Flexible Spending Account
• Childcare Stipend
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral program with financial payment
• Discounted online undergraduate/graduate courses through Champlain College truED
• Award-winning workplace wellness program including physical fitness groups for staff, financial wellness incentives, and ongoing workplace wellness advocacy and education
• Voluntary benefits from local/international businesses: discounted gym memberships, mobile phone service, ski/snowboard passes, auto/home insurance, and more!
• Employee referral and sign on bonus is subject to Howard Center policy.

Our Values: Clients are at the heart of our decision making. We are committed to individual and collective well-being and success. We are responsible stewards of the resources entrusted to us. We are steadfast in our practice and pursuit of excellence.

Howard Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. The agency's culture and service delivery is strengthened by the diversity of its workforce. Minorities, people of color, LGBTQIA and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EOE/TTY. Visit "About Us" to review Howard Center's EOE policy.