Fee For Service Clinician

OBJECTIVES: Reporting to the Fee for Service and Intern Program Coordinator, the Fee for Service Clinician will provide outpatient mental health services to clients and their families in our MHOTRS Behavioral Health Clinic’s Fee for Service Program. This role is dedicated to enhancing emotional well-being and strengthening family dynamics through individualized therapeutic interventions. The position requires adherence to all state regulations and professional standards while fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for a diverse client population.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Deliver therapeutic services such as individual therapy, collateral therapy, and group therapy to a total of 6-10 clients; children, adolescents, and their caregivers in our Fee for Service Program by using evidence-based, trauma informed treatment approaches.
2. Provide services via secure telehealth platforms, with in person services offered as requested, during the Northside's operating hours, based on the needs of clients Monday-Friday and Saturdays.
3. Assess and formulate clinical diagnoses, administer required clinical assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and monitor progress toward established goals.
4. Coordinate case management by arranging care and resources, facilitating referrals, and providing advocacy support for clients and families.
5. Provide immediate crisis intervention and safety planning for clients experiencing acute emotional distress.
6. Maintain compliance with agency regulatory standards by ensuring accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR), including assessments, treatment plans, progress and informational notes, and discharge planning.
7. Ensure program accessibility for clients by maintaining a schedule that accommodates evening hours and after-school/work appointments.

SPECIFIC SKILLS:

• Deep understanding of HIPAA, FERPA, and professional ethical guidelines.
• Ability to provide services that respect diverse backgrounds and identities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred but not required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must hold a valid clinical license in the State of New York such as Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or a doctoral degree in psychology (Ph.D. or Psy.D).
• Experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, and families.
• Strong knowledge of evidence-based practices, crisis intervention, and telehealth delivery.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range: Per Diem $13 -$55 commensurate on length of session provided.

About Northside

Northside Center for Child Development serves more than 5,500 children and families across New York City each year through high-quality, outcome-driven behavioral health, early childhood education, and enrichment services. With over $34 million in annual funding, Northside provides the comprehensive support children and families need to overcome adversity, build resilience, and pursue their dreams.

Founded in 1946 in Harlem, Northside has been a cornerstone of the community for eight decades, leading the way in integrating education and mental health to support children’s development. Several of Northside’s innovative programs were the first of their kind in Harlem, setting standards of care that continue to influence social service agencies throughout the United States today.

Northside’s founders, Drs. Kenneth B. and Mamie Phipps Clark, were renowned, pioneering psychologists whose groundbreaking research was instrumental in the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education landmark Supreme Court decision that declared school segregation unconstitutional. Their belief in the worth, dignity, and potential of every child continues to guide Northside’s mission and inspire its work today. Northside is driven by its vision and principle, “Each Child…First Chance.”

For more information on Northside Center for Child Development, please visit www.northsidecenter.org