Provide mental health and substance abuse assessments, short-term psychotherapy, and crisis intervention for adult outpatient clients. Develop treatment plans and collaborate with community agencies to ensure comprehensive care and linkage to services.
Requirements summary
A Master's degree in a human service field is required, with independent licensure (LMHC, LMFT, LICSW) and two years of experience preferred. Candidates must possess basic computer literacy and a valid driver's license for community-based tasks.
Warwick, RI 02886CLINICIAN ADULT OUTPATIENT PROGRAM FULL TIME – EXEMPT 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
Mon-Fri,
First
Shift
Location:
Warwick,
RI
Salary: $70,000-$84,000 annually, depending on licensure and experience. 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 mental health and substance abuse screening, assessment, orientation, treatment and follow-up services primarily within the agency, but also in other settings as needed. Provide individual, couples, family or group counseling within the scope of one’s competencies. Provide crisis intervention. Provide referral consultation and education to the community regarding issues of chemical dependency and mental health. Provide chemical dependency and mental health consultation, education and training to agency personnel. Develop and implement treatment plans and document services consistent with Thrive standards and/or insurance requirements. Collaborate with other providers, agencies 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 services within Thrive as needed. 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. Assist clients in maintaining appropriate medical coverage at all times. Collaborate with Case Manager in doing so when appropriate. 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.
Benefits
Vacation
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
Paid holidays
401k with company match
Employee assistance program
Pet insurance
Company-paid life insurance
Long term disability
Sick days
Employee referral bonuses
Aflac
Paid lunch
Paid birthday off
Gym discount
Float day
QualificationsEducation,
Experience and
Competencies: Master’s Degree required, in the human service field of social work or counseling preferred. Minimum (2) years’ experience working with clients with mental illness preferred. Basic computer literacy skills are necessary.
Certifications,
Licenses
Requirements: Independent Licensure (LMHC, LMFT, LICSW) is preferred. 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 is 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 accommodations 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 accommodations may be made to assist individuals with disabilities in meeting the expectations of the position. EEO/VET/LGBTQ+
Employer
Benefits: 3 weeks’ vacation to start, increases to 4 weeks after 2 years of employment 10 sick days per year 1 Float day Birthday off 11 paid holidays Paid lunch Low-deductible medical insurance plan Dental insurance as low as $0/month Vision Insurance Company-paid life insurance worth 2x your annual salary + Long Term Disability 401k with 2% company match Optional Aflac, additional life insurance, and pet insurance Employee Assistance Program Healthtrax Gym Discount Employee referral bonuses All employees are considered benefit eligible if their schedule is 20 hours per week or more. Time-off balances are pro-rated for part-time employees. Thrive believes in healthy work/life balance and a friendly/family working environment, whose values include Dignity, Respect, Teamwork and Professional Support and Development.
Reports To: CLINICIAN reports directly to Program Manager and will be supervised according to Thrive Behavioral Health Supervision Policy.
