Josh Burke serves as the Director of Emergency Services at Northeast Kingdom Human Services (NKHS), where he leads a comprehensive continuum of crisis programs, including Mobile Crisis, Vermont’s 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Center, and The Front Porch mental health urgent care and stabilization program. Drawing on more than 15 years of behavioral health experience, Josh has developed a reputation for advancing innovative, community-based crisis responses that reduce reliance on emergency departments.
His approach integrates clinical expertise, data-driven program development, and collaborative partnerships with law enforcement, hospitals, and state agencies. Josh also maintains a private practice as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and is committed to building sustainable, evidence-based crisis services that strengthen both individuals and communities.