Pays $52K - $71KCounselor market median is ~$73k (325 jobs) · Above average in Counseling for work-life (6.6/10, vs 12,580 in this profession)

Urgent Care Therapist

Counselor Above average in CounselingFull-Time
Posted 5mo ago

About the Role

Urgent care therapist. $52K-$71K. Full-time. Fast-paced environment. Crisis intervention. Mental health and substance use focus. Community impact.

Join NORTHEAST KINGDOM HUMAN SERVICES as a Urgent Care Therapist in Newport, Vermont. Job DetailsJob Location: Newport, VT 05855Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $52,603.00 - $71,169.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $52K - $71K

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.

Work with NORTHEAST KINGDOM HUMAN SERVICES in Newport, Vermont.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will provide comprehensive clinical services including assessment, crisis intervention, and brief therapy to individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. Key duties involve conducting evaluations, delivering solution-focused therapy, and developing individualized treatment plans.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master's degree in a recognized mental health field, and licensure is preferred. Experience in therapy for mental health/substance use needs and crisis/emergency settings is beneficial, along with reliable transportation.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

AssessmentCrisis InterventionBrief TherapyBiopsychosocial AssessmentDiagnostic EvaluationRisk AssessmentSafety PlanningClient-Centered TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTreatment PlanningCase ManagementConsultationCommunity EducationDocumentationInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Urgent Care Therapist at NORTHEAST KINGDOM HUMAN SERVICES a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Counseling — ranked against 12,580 active Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Urgent Care — Counselor Career Context

In Vermont, Counselor listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$87k across 27 listings, vs ~$76k nationally (15,736 listings).

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 10.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Vermont's cost-of-living index is 118.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$62k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $52k in an average-cost state — Vermont ranks #4 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 62.3% of Vermont clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.6/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 325 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Mental Health Care
St Johnsbury, Vermont
201-500 employees