Provide assessment evaluations, outpatient short-term psychotherapy, and linkage with community service agencies. Develop and implement recovery plans while collaborating with other providers and the client's network of care.
Requirements summary
Requires a Master’s degree in a human service field such as social work or counseling. Candidates should have at least two years of experience working with clients with disabilities and possess a valid driver's license.
Warwick, RI 02886CLINICIAN YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES FEE FOR SESSION Thrive Behavioral Health, the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic for Kent County, has been delivering mental health and substance use services since 1976. Thrive Behavioral Health understands the benefits of delivering high quality, low-cost care for Rhode Islanders. Thrive’s unique programs and services are built on evidence based, person-centric care models.
Our programs include: Adult Mental Health, Youth and Family, Substance Use, Housing, Teen and Young Adult, Court Ordered, and Crisis Behavioral Health. With more than a dozen locations across Rhode Island and more than 300 employees, Thrive is continuing to grow and meet the needs of the community.
General
Summary: Provide assessment evaluations, outpatient short-term psychotherapy and linkage with community service agencies.
Schedule
Per diem with some telehealth possible
Location:
Warwick,
RI
Salary: $40-$50 per session, depending on licensure. Did you know… studies have shown that the number one reason a person chooses not to apply for a role is because they do not think they’ll be hired if they don’t meet 100% of the qualifications? Thrive understands that while certain criteria are requirements of the job, other skills can be taught to the right person. Please consider applying anyway.
Essential
Responsibilities: Provide initial assessment and intake evaluation in an outpatient setting. Provide individual, couples, family or group counseling within the scope of one’s competencies. Provide crisis intervention. Develop and implement recovery plans and document services consistent with Thrive standards and/or insurance requirements. Collaborate with other providers, agencies, insurance companies and individuals in the client's network of care. Provide relapse prevention, discharge planning, follow-up and aftercare. Provide education, training, and modeling in basic daily living skills, social or parenting skills. Teach clients effective techniques for managing their medication as prescribed. Coordinate community resources, transportation for client, and referrals to appropriate resources including services within Thrive. Assist clients in developing and strengthening their support network to accomplish goals and objectives. Produce, complete, and maintain billing forms, logs, data collection forms, clinical documentation and client records in accordance with Thrive standards and state and federal regulations. Ensure clients have appropriate medical coverage at all times. Accompany clients to community appointments, provides advocacy as needed. Schedule and maintain client hours sufficient to achieve individual / program billing targets Carry and enliven a positive Thrive image consistent with the Thrive’s Guiding Principles and professional code of ethics.
QualificationsEducation,
Experience and
Competencies: Master’s Degree in the human service field of social work or counseling. Minimum (2) years’ experience working with clients with disabilities preferred. Experience or training in related state and federal assistance programs also preferred. Basic computer literacy skills are necessary.
Certifications,
Licenses
Requirements: Licensed at an independent level (LMHC, LMFT, LICSW) preferred, LCSW and Associate-level clinicians will be considered. Valid driver's license and automobile insurance which meets Rhode Island minimum standards law, or the ability to obtain necessary transportation in order to perform the job responsibilities/tasks are necessary for community-based positions. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. Reasonable accommodation may be made to assist individuals with disabilities in meeting the expectations of the position. EEO/VET/LGBTQ+ Employer
