Join Our Team as an Outpatient Intern and help make a difference in the lives of children, youth, and families!

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 Intern, 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:

• We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
• Life Insurance/AD&D and LTD: We provide full-time employees with a $20,000 life insurance policy through Mutual of Omaha Company at no cost. Additionally, Mutual of Omaha LTD coverage and AD&D insurance offer financial security to our employees and their families.
• A partner insurance company offers a range of self-funded insurance plans, including accident insurance, cancer insurance, life insurance, critical illness coverage, and short-term disability insurance, providing additional financial protection to our employees.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: We offer a 401(k)-savings plan with a generous matching contribution after one year of employment.
• Paid Leave: Employees have access to generous paid time off or sick leave, allowing them to prioritize their health and well-being.
• 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.
• Legal Services: Self-funded legal services provide valuable support and resources for various legal matters.

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!

Wellness & Resiliency Program/ Outpatient Intern

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 notes. 
• 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 

• Attending all agencies specific training and additional professional training 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: 

• 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: 

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

Trauma-Informed Behavior
Ability to exhibit:
• Willingness to learn and maintain the value of a trauma-informed culture.
• Commit to the maintenance of a therapeutic environment and community that promotes safety, nonviolence, and resilience as the basis for all we do with clients and staff.
• Knowledge and utilization of trauma-informed practices:
• Emotional intelligence
• Effective communication
• Understanding of the impact of trauma on human development
• Use of person-first and strengths-based language

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 individual. We recognize the American with Disabilities Act of 1991 and understand the need to reasonably accommodate employees. All accommodation will be evaluated case by case, evaluating the essential functions of the positions.

DISCRIMINATION IS PROHIBITED IN EMPLOYMENT, PROMOTION, ASSIGNMENT OR DISMISSAL, ON THE BASIS OF RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, AGE, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, and HANDICAP, OR RECEIPT OF SERVICES FOR MENTAL DISABILITY.