Clinician - Access & Intake

at Howard Center in Burlington, Vermont, United States

Job Description

Join a supportive team that welcomes clients into Howard Center.  Hone your clinical skills by providing initial comprehensive assessments and care management for clients entering our organization.  In this role you will assess, diagnose, determine needs, offer recommendations and referrals for those first entering services.  Grow your knowledge of services in the Chittenden County area as you work across all client populations regardless of age or diagnosis.  This position starts July 1, 2026.

Access & Intake is an integrated and centralized intake for Howard Center. Our purpose is to provide centralized, seamless, and easy access to high quality services and resources.  We offer telehealth, community-based care, and in-home services, as well as options at Howard Center offices.

Responsibilities:

• Provide initial comprehensive intake assessment to children, youth & adults regardless of diagnosis
• Provide short term care coordination to support clients to overcome barriers and connect to ongoing services and supports
• Provide treatment and service recommendations
• Complete assessments, make referrals, create treatment plans

Requirements:

• Master's Degree in a mental health discipline
• Clinical License or on the Roster of Nonlicensed and Noncertified Psychotherapists (See Licensing Requirement Notice Below)
• Driver's license with use of a personal vehicle
• One year of professional experience in the Human Services field

• Experience with assessment, diagnosis, crisis intervention and de-escalation

• Strong written and oral communication, time, and stress management skills

Licensing Requirement Notice

Vermont regulation mandates that if you do not hold a valid license then you must be on the Roster of Nonlicensed & Noncertified Psychotherapists before you can be hired for work in this position. If you are not yet on the Roster, please begin the process immediately to avoid delay in hiring. Note this process may take 3-5 days for in-state applications and up to several weeks for out-of-state applications. Instructions can be found on the website for the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation.

Structure:

• Full time
• AFSCME Union (dues will apply)
• Exempt
• Annual salary as of July 1 starting at $57,314.71 (Non-Licensed) $61,269.43 (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 Health Insurance 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
• 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!

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.