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North Star Health
Springfield, Vermont

LICSW (Behavioral Health) - FT/80 (various locations available)

Social WorkerIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$75K - $95K

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Job Description

North Star Health is a not-for-profit, community-based health care system that serves southeastern Vermont and southwestern New Hampshire. The unique model of our health system integrates 6 federally qualified health centers, including two dental clinics, a vision center, five school-based health centers and a site within our local recreation center. Our organization works collaboratively with Springfield Hospital to meet the health needs of our communities.

Our health centers are Medical Home sites that hold the highest quality certification attainable (Level 3) from the National Committee for Quality Assurance. Patient-centered care is evidence-based, provides high-quality outcomes, and is accessible and affordable to all based on a sliding fee scale.

North Star Health also qualifies a National Health Service Corps (NHSC) service site, which allows for up $100,000 of Loan Forgiveness. Organization provided Retention Bonus also available!

Located near prime ski resorts, and offering a myriad of outdoor activities, Springfield, Vermont is a picturesque Northeastern, small town with deep historic roots and a vibrant local arts scene. Boston is located two hours away providing easy access to world-class entertainment, culture and dining.

Founded in 1761, the 10,000 people who call Springfield home enjoy a high quality of life. North Star Health is in search of a clinical social worker to join our expanding behavioral health program:

  • Provide primary care behavioral health consultations and short term interventions.
  • Incorporate behavioral health interventions based on skills based treatment and facilitation of behavior change in a population working to better manage, reverse and prevent chronic conditions.
  • Demonstrate professional ethics and behavior and maintain confidentiality at all times.
  • Maintain professional competence through remaining abreast of current research, legal requirements, evidence-based practices, and technology.
  • Consultation and contact with North Star School Based Health Centers, outside agencies and schools.
  • Risk assessments (risk to harm of self and others) and collaboration with medical providers as needed.

Execute responsibilities efficiently and in an organized manner. This would include maintaining electronic medical records.

Requirements

  • LICSW in Vermont and New Hampshire (or license eligible)
  • MSW working towards licensure opportunity also eligible to apply

We take care of our team! Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, generous paid time off, and engaging wellness programs that make it easy and fun to stay healthy. We're committed to supporting your well-being—at work and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

Provide primary care behavioral health consultations and short-term interventions to help patients manage and prevent chronic conditions. Perform risk assessments and collaborate with medical providers and school-based health centers while maintaining electronic medical records.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Behavioral Health ConsultationRisk AssessmentClinical Social WorkBehavior Change Facilitation

Primary Care — Social Worker Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Vermont is 98.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$100k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $102k in an average-cost state. 62.3% of Vermont clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Social Worker listings this role was benchmarked against, 93% are remote, 25% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,170 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Springfield

Median resident rent
$818/mo≈ 10% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 8.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About North Star Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Springfield, VT
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Generous paid time off
Wellness programs
NHSC loan forgiveness up to $100,000
Retention bonus available