Clinician – Fee for Service (New York State residency is required for this position)

MSWs/MHC's with a Limited Permit are eligible for a $2,500 signing bonus!

Licensed Social Workers are eligible for a $7,500 signing bonus!

Must meet required billable hours to qualify for bonus

Available shifts - Monday - Friday between 8:00 am - 5:00 pm - Nights (until 8:00 pm) and Saturdays by appointment only

As a Clinician, you will work as part of an interdisciplinary team with the underserved populations in our community by providing clinical counseling to individuals, families and couples in an outpatient mental health clinic licensed by the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH). You will report to the Director of the Behavioral Health Center. Sessions may be conducted in the office or via Tele-mental Health as clinically indicated. This is an on site position

Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of clients aged birth to 65, providing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and individual and family therapy services to those assigned to caseload.
• Create initial treatment plans, subsequent treatment plan reviews, progress notes for each scheduled appointment, and other documentation/assessments as indicated.
• Collaborate with on-site prescriber, other medical and mental health providers, schools and any other community supports for client care.
• Attend Behavioral Health Center staff meeting twice a month.
• Attend and participate in Supervision; weekly, bi-weekly or monthly based on licensure level or individual needs.
• Provide referrals and linkages to community supports, resources, and services.

Requirements and Education:

• Master's degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counselor.
• Experience in human services, case management, line staff at a residential program, or any other related direct care within human services, both pre and post master degree, will be considered.
• License and/or Limited Permit eligible, have a limited permit in discipline or Fully Licensed (LMHC/LCSW/LCSW-R), preferred.
• Good standing with the NYS Office of the Professions.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Option of Remote work
• Sick Leave
• EAP
• 401 (K) plan 
• Free training/CEU opportunities
• Other benefits available depending on eligibility

About Northern Rivers

At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger!  All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.

Licensed Community Clinician Per Diem

Remote/Hybrid Role

Flexible Hours

As a Licensed Clinical Community Service Providers, you will provide Children and Family Treatment Support Services (CFTSS). These mental health services available with New York State Children's Medicaid program, give children (up to age 21) and their families the power to improve their health, well-being and quality of life. This program is intended to offer opportunities to better meet the behavioral health needs of children early on and to prevent the onset or progression of behavioral health conditions. These services strengthen children and their families, and help them to make informed decisions about their care and are provided either at home or in the community. You will report to the Clinical Supervisor and you will work remote/hybrid.

Responsibilities

• Provide Home and Community-based Assessments, counseling, and treatment planning to children and their care givers.
• In Person, in the home, community-based, in office and telehealth to meet the needs of our clients.
• Complete an assessment of needs and recommendations for further medically necessary services, such as rehabilitation services. Services are delivered in a trauma informed, culturally and linguistically competent manner.
• Work with family members, advocates and other salient parties to identify goals of treatment. Provide observations and information to collateral contacts for the purpose of the progress and tracking of the Treatment Plan goals.
• Complete all required documentation for submission to the Supervisor within the required timeframes.

Requirements and Education

• Masters degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related field.
• 1 year of related experience.
• NYS Professional Licensure/Limited Permit - LMFT, LMSW, LMHC, LCSW, and LCAT.
• NYS drivers license with a reliable vehicle, as work requires up to 50% community travel/client home visits.

Benefits

• Health care package- medical, dental, and vision 
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Paid time off 
• Holiday Pay 
• 401 (K) plan 
• Life Insurance
• Loan repayment assistance
• Free training/CEU opportunities

About Northern Rivers

At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger!  All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.

Licensed Community Clinician Per Diem

Remote/Hybrid Role

Flexible Hours

As a Licensed Clinical Community Service Providers, you will provide Children and Family Treatment Support Services (CFTSS). These mental health services available with New York State Children's Medicaid program, give children (up to age 21) and their families the power to improve their health, well-being and quality of life. This program is intended to offer opportunities to better meet the behavioral health needs of children early on and to prevent the onset or progression of behavioral health conditions. These services strengthen children and their families, and help them to make informed decisions about their care and are provided either at home or in the community. You will report to the Clinical Supervisor and you will work remote/hybrid.

Responsibilities

• Provide Home and Community-based Assessments, counseling, and treatment planning to children and their care givers.
• In Person, in the home, community-based, in office and telehealth to meet the needs of our clients.
• Complete an assessment of needs and recommendations for further medically necessary services, such as rehabilitation services. Services are delivered in a trauma informed, culturally and linguistically competent manner.
• Work with family members, advocates and other salient parties to identify goals of treatment. Provide observations and information to collateral contacts for the purpose of the progress and tracking of the Treatment Plan goals.
• Complete all required documentation for submission to the Supervisor within the required timeframes.

Requirements and Education

• Masters degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related field.
• 1 year of related experience.
• NYS Professional Licensure/Limited Permit - LMFT, LMSW, LMHC, LCSW, and LCAT.
• NYS drivers license with a reliable vehicle, as work requires up to 50% community travel/client home visits.

Benefits

• Health care package- medical, dental, and vision 
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Paid time off 
• Holiday Pay 
• 401 (K) plan 
• Life Insurance
• Loan repayment assistance
• Free training/CEU opportunities

About Northern Rivers

At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger!  All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.

As a Program Assistant, you will maintain patient-centered care for clients receiving services from the primary licensed Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program from the referral and intake process through ongoing treatment and discharge. You will report to the Program Director and you will work primarily onsite.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and track a staff safety and monitoring system to include staff check-ins, and respond in case of staff or client incident.
• Responsible for managing medical records and supporting daily staff communication.
• Responsible for facilitating monthly billing reporting and needs, insurance eligibility, electronic clinical record reporting, and additional record and reporting needed to sustain program functioning.
• Maintain information of contact information for local service providers, first responders, community health agencies, housing, client and collaterals.
• Develop proficiency with the use of CAIRS system and assessment due dates for clients.
• Maintain hospitalization logs in the electronic clinical record to support billing functions.
• Manage the referral, intake, treatment, and discharge process for the ACT program on a daily basis
• Compile and obtain all required documents for referral so program director can review referral quickly for potential admission.
• Contact potential program participants to review the structure of program and client needs; schedule intake appointments by coordinating with program staff.
• Support the Director with routine reporting and auditing documentation for accuracy and completion.
• Communicate with program staff the results of audits and necessary documentation due.
• Compile program data in a comprehensive manner, tracking any program required data, which could include client demographics, referral source, number of sessions per week, number of hours per session, critical events such as hospitalization and outcomes
• Help develop program budgets, recording expenses, and tracking program spending
• Schedule Psychiatrist/Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner appointments as directed by Director.
• Record meeting minutes and develop reporting to be submitted to shareholders/referral sources.
• Ensure that all appointments are correctly scheduled for program. Compile reports for ACT program for clinicians related to the accuracy and timeliness of documentation.
• Complete and scan paper documents over to responsible Provider or attach to appropriate participant electronic clinical record.
• Welcome Participants/visitors to the office and monitor waiting area for any safety or comfort concerns and respond.
• Triage and manage the ACT main phone line, directing callers to the appropriate team member.
• Responsible for maintaining office supply inventory and communicating with Director for program needs
• Maintain the agency vehicle's cleanliness and fuel levels on a routine basis.
• Accompany ACT team members into the community when a safety concern exists as directed by the Director.

Requirements and Education:

• High School Diploma is required; Associate's degree and three years of related experience, preferred
• A valid NYS driver's license required.

Benefits

• Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• 401 (K) plan
• Life Insurance
• Loan repayment assistance
• Free training/CEU opportunities

About Northern Rivers

At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.

Clinician, Positive Youth Program

As a Clinician in the Positive Youth Progression program, you will maintain a caseload of eight to ten youth and meet with each weekly. Positive Youth Progression provides six to nine months of home and community-based prevention services to youth who are at risk of being removed from their homes. The goals of the program are to prevent out-of-home placement for troubled youth and to avoid the juvenile justice system. You will report to the Program Coordinator and you will work with a partner (Clinical Case Manager) in a combination of on-site and remote with travel to client's homes is required (travel reimbursement offered).

Responsibilities:

• Complete assessment to identify the strengths and needs of the youth, caregiver and family.
• Develop treatment plans for the youth and families to help identify and meet their goals.
• Provide home and community-based clinical treatment coupled with supportive and skill based wrap around casework interventions based on assessment, planning and treatment with youth and their families
• A trauma-informed approach to service delivery and working with the clinical case manager to conduct family sessions
• Communicate with the youth’s family to monitor progress and support the family’s effort to keep the youth safe
• Ensure provisions of regular treatment plan meetings and services plan reviews to assess on going progress and identify any needed modification to treatment planning
• Coordinate services with service providers and collaterals involved with the youth and their family
• Complete paperwork within agency, count, and state guidelines.
• You will work Monday-Friday with flexible schedule that includes evenings and a rotating on-call schedule.

Your Experience and Qualification:

• Masters degree in social work, mental health counseling, or equivalent from an accredited graduate school program
• 0-2 years post-masters experience
• Experience working with at-risk youth and their families preferred
• Home and community based experience is a plus

Benefits

• Health care package: medical, dental, and vision 
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Paid time off 
• Holiday Pay 
• 401 (K) plan 
• Life Insurance  
• Loan repayment assistance 
• Free training/CEU opportunities

About Northern Rivers

At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger!  All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.

As a Community Service Provider, you will provide home and community-based services to help children with emotional and mental health challenges. You will travel locally to work with children and families in their communities providing a core of rehabilitative services to ensure success, including non-licensed counseling and support for youth and family, skill building, peer support, caregiver support and advocacy, pre-vocational services and respite. You will report to a Community Service Provider Supervisor, and work onsite within the community, as travel is required and documentation may be completed remotely.

Responsibilities:

• Provide services within a Family-driven Care framework, including respecting family choice and voice, believing in each family’s potential to learn and grow, and utilizing strategies that empower families
• Work with family members to identify goals and objectives of treatment
• Provide services based on the needs as identified in the Treatment Plan
• Coordinate with the child and caregiver on the scheduling and provision of services
• Participate in relevant treatment meetings and attend all required trainings
• Complete all documentation

Requirements and Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least two years of related experience OR
• Master's degree in Social Work, counseling, psych, or a related human service and at least one year of related experience
• Valid NYS Driver's License required

Benefits

• Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• 401 (K) plan
• Life Insurance
• Loan repayment assistance
• Free training/CEU opportunities

About Northern Rivers

At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.