Children's Outpatient Therapist
Listed compensation
$55k-$65k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · hybrid
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
- Salary Range: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 SalarySIGN ON BONUS: This position is eligible for a $1000.00 Sign On Bonus! Northwestern Counseling & Support Services is seeking a Children’s Outpatient Therapist. This position will involve psychotherapy for individuals, sometimes including a family member, and groups of children. Services are provided through a combination of telehealth and in-person formats in our St. Albans clinic, which is a short 25-minute commute from Burlington, VT. Applicants must have a Master’s degree in a related counseling field and be licensed or licensure eligible. Free super
- vision toward licensure is available! A licensed clinician is preferred; however, we welcome early career therapists working toward licensure. Experience working with young children and families is highly desirable, as well as clinicians who can treat adolescents with substance use disorders. Training opportunities are available for professional development in a variety of areas.
The position is full-time, 40 hours a week, with the flexibility to design your own schedule including working remotely and a shortened work week if desired. At NCSS, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes perks such as medical and dental coverage, an employer-matched retirement plan, 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 Hiring rate is based on experience, education, and internal equity. Final compensation will be determined in accordance with NCSS policy and applicable laws.
Qualifications
Master’s Degree Valid license (Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Psychologist) to practice in the State of Vermont, or be licensure eligible.
Key Responsibilities
Provide psychotherapy services to children, families, and groups through both telehealth and in-person formats. Manage a caseload while maintaining flexibility in scheduling and professional development.
Requirements
Applicants must hold a Master's degree in a related counseling field and possess or be eligible for a valid Vermont license. Experience working with young children and families is highly desirable.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Children's Outpatient Therapist at Northwestern Counseling & Support Services a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 34% have no call, 54% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Vermont is 98.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$60k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $61k in an average-cost state. 62.3% of Vermont clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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