Team Leader - Children's Outpatient Services

NORTHWESTERN COUNSELING & SUPPORT SERVICES INC • St. Albans, VT

10d • $70,200 - $75,920 • Onsite

About The Position

Northwestern Counseling & Support Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced and licensed clinician to serve as a Children’s Outpatient Team Leader. This role involves providing clinical leadership, staff supervision, and day-to-day support to the Children’s Outpatient Team. It offers a unique opportunity for a seasoned clinician to blend clinical practice with leadership responsibilities, acting as a liaison between staff and organizational leadership to ensure high-quality services, foster team development, and achieve positive outcomes for children and families.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in an appropriate field, with related education, training, and experience.
• Professional licensure in good standing with the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and vehicle registration.

Nice To Haves

• Enjoys mentoring and developing other clinicians.
• Can provide thoughtful, effective clinical supervision.
• Communicates clearly and builds strong professional relationships.
• Uses sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Is comfortable using data to inform decisions and improve outcomes.
• Can balance a clinical caseload with leadership responsibilities.
• Brings a positive, professional, and solution-oriented approach to their work.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision to unlicensed clinicians working toward licensure, including weekly individual and group supervision.
• Provide bi-weekly supervision to licensed clinicians.
• Maintain a direct caseload of approximately 8–12 clients.
• Provide ongoing guidance, support, and clinical leadership to team members, primarily on site.
• Help create a collaborative, cohesive team environment where staff feel supported, challenged, and empowered to grow.
• Support staff development through coaching, training, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
• Monitor service delivery, documentation, productivity, and quality standards.
• Use data and reporting tools to identify trends, solve problems, and improve team performance and service delivery.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, performance management, and staff development.
• Collaborate with leadership and community partners to strengthen services and outcomes.
• Promote compliance with agency policies, regulatory requirements, and clinical standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, services, and the overall client experience.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage
• Employer-matched retirement plan
• $5,000 in student loan forgiveness upon successful completion of a 6-month introductory period (for those who qualify)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level