Outpatient Intern

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Qualifications

• You Bring:
• Expertise
• Physical Capabilities
• Trauma-Informed Approach

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Summary

• NCS’s Wellness &Resiliency program/Outpatient Services Program provides outpatient services that help children and adolescents with depression, anxiety, stress, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, ADHD, bereavement or other emotional, social and behavioral difficulties. Following a comprehensive assessment and consultation, WRP/Outpatient Clinicians identify the child’s needs and make recommendations for treatment.
• Treatment may consist of one or more of the following: individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, and/or medication management. Generally, sessions are about one hour weekly, though depending on the child’s needs, the pace may vary. Evidence-based treatments such as Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Milieu Therapy are available. Internship must be able to provide individual therapy and group therapy under the direction of a supervisor.

Specific Duties

• Communication
• Maintain therapy appointments with children and their families on site and in their home. This also includes 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 children and their caregivers 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 evaluators as directed and provide clinical updates as needed / requested.
• Clinicians are expected to check mailboxes, email, and voicemail daily.
• Communicate with WRP case manager when additional support to meet paperwork requirements is necessary at the discretion of the supervisor.

• Direct Care
• Provide Group therapy for WRP/Outpatient program as directed.
• Provide Individual therapy for WRP program as directed.
• Provide crisis intervention and action in response to acute client behavior, including oversight of CRC transportation and accompaniment, if necessary, for WRP consumers as directed.
• Provide risk assessments, when necessary, for WRP/outpatient consumers as directed.
• Ensure the treatment plans are up to date and measurable.
• Comply with CBH guidelines and authorizations.
• Complete assessment for children in Wellness & Resiliency Program (WRP)
• Collaborating with Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT), assisting with psychoeducation, providing feedback, and supervision
• Assisting with the implementation of psychoeducation
• Assisting with CRISIS situations, completing Incident Reports, and follow up.
• Document all telephone contacts with children, their families, and outside agencies via clinical progress note.
• Follow up with families who cannot be reached via telephone through communication letters.
• Schedule to meet with children’s guardians to complete all treatment plans either on site or in homes.
• Set up and maintain a weekly therapy schedule for his/her caseload as assigned by the Director.
• Maintain charts via clinical documentation for all assigned children.
• Have supervision weekly as scheduled
• Stay current on educational task per syllabus.

• 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 policies and procedures,
• Work in accordance with federal, state, and local regulatory standards.

Education requirements

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Education

Full time enrollment in a 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 or related field.

Physical capabilities and other requirements

1. Ability to walk up and down steps. 2. Ability to perform De-escalation Techniques in a safe and appropriate manner. 3. Ability to lift 20 lbs. 4. Valid Driver’s License

• 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.
• Communicate effectively: Listen actively, ask clarifying questions, and avoid judgmental language.
• 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 a 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.