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Clinician/Social Worker, Fee-for-Service

Northern Rivers Family Services • Malta, NY 12020 • Posted 30+ days ago

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In-person • Full-time • $40.00-$54.00/hr • Mid Level

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Northern Rivers Family Services is seeking a licensed Fee for Service (FFS) Clinician in the Malta, NY area to work with underserved groups in the community, providing clinical/counseling services to individuals, families, and/or couples in an outpatient mental health clinic. The role involves managing a caseload, creating treatment plans, documenting client care, and collaborating with on-site prescribers. The position offers a signing bonus for MSWs with Limited Permits and Licensed Social Workers, and requires working 20 or more hours per week.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a caseload of clients aged birth to 65, providing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and individual and family therapy services.
  • Create initial treatment plans/treatment plan reviews, other documents as indicated as part of the agency process, and progress notes for each scheduled appointment.
  • Document all phone/collateral communication.
  • Record and maintain case records according to Agency, COA, OMH, Insurance, and DOH standards.
  • Collaborate with on-site prescriber as needed 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 referral, collateral and linkage services as needed.
  • Respond to all client calls within 48 hours.
  • Schedule 40 billable units per week and manage a caseload of approximately 80 clients for the Benefit Eligible position.
  • Schedule 5 billable units per week for the Non-Benefit Eligible position.

Qualifications

Required

  • 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.
  • License eligible and have a limited permit in discipline - Full license (LMHC/LCSW/LCSW-R) preferred.
  • Good standing with the NYS Office of the Professions.

Full Job Description

Clinician/Social Worker, Fee-for-Service

Job Details

Job Location

Malta - Malta, NY

Position Type

Fee For Service-Benefited (min 30 units)

Education Level

Masters

Salary Range

$40.00 - $54.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

Job Shift

Mixed Day & Evening

Job Category

Nonprofit - Social Services

POSITION OVERVIEW

Clinician - Fee for Service

Malta, NY

MSWs with their Limited Permit are eligible for a $2,500 signing bonus!

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

Must be working 20 or more hours per week to qualify for the bonus

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 are conducted in the office. The pay is $40 - $54 depending on licensure.

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

+ 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.