The FFS Clinician provides individual, family, and group therapy to consumers on their caseload, managing their own appointment scheduling and maintaining consistent communication with clients and supervisors. Responsibilities also include comprehensive documentation such as progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries, alongside facilitating care coordination with the treatment team.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a minimum Master’s Degree in a clinical mental health discipline, including at least twelve credit hours in psychology, along with a minimum of two years of experience working with children in a mental health setting. Essential qualifications include expertise, physical capabilities, and a commitment to a trauma-informed approach.
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Job Summary
Are you passionate about supporting the healthy development of children, youth, and families for a brighter future?
Look no further!
At Northern Children’s Services (Northern), every role in the organization contributes to helping us achieve our mission and vision.
We believe that every child and youth has the potential to transform themselves – no matter their background or life situation.
We work to “walk the talk” when it comes to our organizational values: Excellence, Respect, Resilience, Cultural Humility & Justice, Healing, and Wellness.
Why Choose Us? As an Outpatient Clinician (Fee for Service), you’ll embark on a fulfilling journey.
Leadership Opportunity
Supportive Environment
Empowerment and Progress
Effective Communication
Empowerment Through Planning
Continuous Monitoring and Progress
Documentation Excellence
Networking and Collaboration
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Our EAP offers confidential referral and counseling services to help employees and their families manage life's challenges, including stress management, legal and financial concerns, depression, and substance abuse.
Paid Leave: Employees have access to generous paid time off or sick leave, allowing them to prioritize their health and well-being.
Employees are eligible to earn 1 hour of (Sick Time) for every 40 hours they work. A Maximum of 40 sick hours may be earned in a calendar year. An employee must be employed for at least 90 days by the employer before being able to use any accrued paid sick leave. Maximum accrual required is forty (40) hours in a year. Unused sick leave will be rolled over each year without limit. Employees’ sick leave usage is a maximum of 40 hours a year.
Benefits
Paid leave
Sick time
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Qualifications
You Bring:
Expertise
Physical Capabilities
Trauma-Informed Approach
At Northern Children’s Services, Inc., we value diversity, inclusion, and the well-being of every individual. Join us in our mission to empower children and families, one meaningful interaction at a time. Apply today and be a part of something truly extraordinary!
Minorities are encouraged to apply.
$500 Sign-on Bonus Available (non-staffing agency hires)
Under the supervision of the Director of Outpatient and Partial Program, the FFS Clinician is responsible for individual, family, and group therapy provided to the consumers on his/her caseload, with therapy sessions scheduled once per week and family therapy scheduled as recommended / necessary.
Clinicians are responsible for scheduling and maintaining his/her own appointments and communication with families / clients about appointments.
Clinicians will maintain consistent weekly schedule with clients / families and will notify supervisor in advance of schedule or any schedule changes.
Clinicians are responsible for all documentation including progress notes, treatment plans (OP/PHP), communication letters, discharge summaries, aftercare plans, discharge notes, and discharge letters.
Clinicians will maintain consistent communication with supervisors, psychologists, and consulting and medicating psychiatrists, and other treatment team members to facilitate care coordination.
Specific duties
Communication
Maintain therapy appointments with consumers and their families, including following up on cancellations and no-shows.
Maintain correspondence with families who do not show for sessions or are unable to be reached via telephone through letters.
Obtain signatures from consumers and their guardians on all paperwork requiring them on specified dates as the paperwork is prepared.
Maintain consistent correspondence with supervisor regarding continuing treatment.
Notify Supervisor of any emergency situations within 30 minutes. Follow agency emergency protocol and complete incident report within 24 hours.
Attend supervision as scheduled.
Consult with psychiatrist and psychologist as directed and provide clinical updates as needed / requested.
Clinicians are expected to check mail boxes, email, and voicemail on a daily basis.
Communicate with OP/PHP case manager when additional support to meet paperwork requirements is necessary at the discretion of the supervisor.
Direct Care
Provide child-centered, family-focused individual, group, and family therapy to assigned and scheduled caseload.
Encourage family involvement in treatment and document all attempts to include families when necessary.
Provide Group therapy for PHP program as directed.
Provide crisis intervention and action in response to acute client behavior, including oversight of CRC transportation and accompaniment if necessary for OP and PHP consumers as directed.
Provide risk assessments when necessary for OP and PHP consumers as directed.
Documentation
All paperwork is to be completed to the specifications described below and submitted in an organized fashion by 12 noon on Wednesday.
Clinicians will complete GDAP notes and encounter forms for each therapy session completed.
Complete progress note for any therapy appointments that do not occur as scheduled on a weekly basis.
When necessary complete OP treatment plans every 90 days or 10 sessions reflecting current goals and progress
Complete a discharge summary, discharge note, aftercare plan, and follow up letter for each consumer upon discharge from the program within one week of discharge.
Document all telephone contacts with consumers, their families and outside agencies via clinical progress note.
Follow up with families who can not be reached via telephone through communication letters.
Track and update consent forms annually or as needed.
Planning
Schedule to meet with consumer guardians to complete all treatment plans.
Set up and maintain a weekly therapy schedule for his/her caseload as assigned by the Director of Outpatient & Partial.
Clinicians are responsible for keeping track of paperwork; including dates on treatment plans, progress note numbers, and treatment plan goals.
Maintain charts via clinical documentation for all assigned clients.
Clinicians are responsible for keeping personal supplies of all necessary clinical documentation including, consent forms, HIPPA forms, welcome letters, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries and aftercare plans. Asst. Director / Directors have documents to place on disk or to email.
Additional Duties
Attend all agencies specific trainings and additional professional trainings as assigned.
Complete chart reviews as assigned
Complete discharge paperwork and aftercare plans as assigned.
Provide administrative and case management duties as assigned.
Maintain professional and agency ethics, follow all agency polices and procedures, and work in accordance with professional bodies.
Assist PHP staff as needed.
Core competencies
Ability to communicate effectively and interact professionally with all staff and clients.
Ability to organize and communicate with a caseload independently.
Ability to deliver effective therapeutic services within the context of individual and family therapy.
Ability to complete paperwork up to standard and on time.
Education
Minimum Master’s Degree from an accredited university in a clinical mental health discipline, such as psychology, counseling, clinical social work, and marriage and family therapy. The degree must include at least twelve (12) credit hours in psychology.
Experience
At least two (2) years’ experience working with children in a mental health setting.
Special Skills
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to interact with people in varied settings.
Physical capabilities and other requirements
Ability to walk up and down steps.
Ability to perform De-escalation Techniques in a safe and appropriate manner.
Ability to lift 20 lbs.
Trauma-Informed Principles Northern Children’s Services is committed to fostering a therapeutic environment rooted in safety, nonviolence, and resilience. Our policies are guided by trauma-informed principles, ensuring that we create a supportive and healing atmosphere for clients and staff. A trauma-informed approach recognizes that past experiences, including trauma, can significantly impact a person’s behavior, emotions, and interactions. Therefore, we strive to:
Use emotional intelligence: Respond with empathy and awareness, even in difficult situations.
Understand trauma’s impact: Be aware that clients or colleagues may react based on past experiences, not just the present moment.
Apply person-first, strengths-based language: Focus on people’s strengths and abilities rather than defining them by their challenges (e.g., saying "a person experiencing homelessness" instead of "a homeless person").
By adhering to these principles, we ensure that our workplace is not only effective but also compassionate and inclusive for everyone.
Americans with Disabilities
As with all positions at Northern Children’s Services, Inc. we recognize the importance of accommodations individuals with disabilities. In that, we are committed to every extent possible accommodating disabled individuals. We recognize the American With Disabilities Act of 1991 and understand the need to reasonably accommodate employees. All accommodation will be evaluated on case- by- case basis, evaluating the essential functions of the positions.
Northern Children's Services is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to diversity. Northern Children's Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, class, disability, religion, sexual orientation or national origin.
