Urgent Care Therapist
Northeast Kingdom Human Services, Inc. · nkhs.org
NewportOn-siteEntry level2+ yrs
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The job in short
Urgent care therapist doing crisis intervention and suicide risk assessment for co-occurring mental health and substance use.
Clinical
Details
- Found
- 27 d ago · posted 2026-03-24
- Location
- Newport, VT, USA
- Pay (as listed)
- $52,603–$71,169 a year
Full description
Job Details: Job Location: Front Porch - Newport, VT, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range: $52603.00 - $71169.00Salary, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, Urgent Care Therapist
Location: Front Porch
Status: Full-time, Permanent
Pay Range: $52,603 – $71,169
Position Summary
We are seeking two Urgent Care Therapists for enhanced positions at our Front Porch Urgent Care Center. These roles provide clinical services to individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use needs, with a strong focus on crisis intervention and suicide risk assessment. Clinicians in this role will utilize evidence-based practices, including the Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) framework.
Key Responsibilities
Provide screening, assessment, diagnosis, and evaluation services
Deliver crisis intervention, including suicide risk assessment and safety planning
Provide clinical case management services
Offer consultation and education to community members and partners
Work with individuals experiencing co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions
Apply the CAMS framework in clinical practice
Contribute to the development and ongoing refinement of suicide-specific quality standards
Maintain accurate and timely documentation
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
Master’s degree in a recognized mental health field required
Licensure preferred
1–2 years of experience providing therapy to mental health and/or substance use populations required
Minimum of 1 year of emergency/crisis experience with psychiatric assessment preferred
Strong clinical skills in mental health and addictions required
Experience with evidence-based suicide care preferred
Qualifications:
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