Clinician - Children's General Outpatient
Newport Mental Health·Middletown, Rhode Island
Newport Mental Health·Middletown, Rhode Island
Provide home-based assessment, diagnosis, and mental health treatment to children and families in various settings. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver therapeutic interventions, crisis response, and advocacy services.
WHY JOIN NEWPORT MENTAL HEALTH? At Newport Mental Health, we invest in our employees by offering competitive pay, exceptional time-off benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive, mission-driven culture.
What We Offer… 3 weeks of paid time off (PTO) to start, with additional PTO for Director-level roles Up to 11 paid holidays each year 1 paid Flex Holiday each year Separate paid personal days Separate paid sick time $3,000 annual bilingual pay incentive Medical, dental, and vision coverage Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care Accounts 403(b) retirement savings plan Company-paid life insurance Tuition reimbursement Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources *Benefits and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours, and employment status; additional criteria may apply to certain benefits and incentives.
WHO WE ARE… Newport Mental Health (NMH) is a progressive high-energy organization that uses state of the art person-centered recovery approach to help individuals recover from mental illness and substance use disorders. NMH extends its trauma informed evidence-based services to children, adolescents, adults, and families. Our services vary from outreach, specialized programs, mental health, school-based therapy, substance use therapy, community-based therapy, and outpatient. For more information visit our website: www.newportmentalhealth.org
LOOKING FOR… Mission- Aligned: You are excited to be a part of Newport Mental Health’s mission to improve the lives of our clients living and working in Newport County by providing the highest quality of care.
You intentionally foster belonging, personal growth, and empowerment for all. You are a strong advocate for the BIPOC, LQBTQIA+, Woman, Veteran, and other underrepresented communities.
Solution
Orientated: You are driven to think of different approaches to narrow the gap which leads to positive and effective changes.
Time
Management: You are a conscious planner and a thoughtful decision maker who adheres to deadlines. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING (ESSENTIAL DUTIES) … We are seeking licensed clinicians to provide assessment and treatment in our Children's General Outpatient Team. In this position you will have a critical role both delivering direct services and as a clinical consultant to the multi-disciplinary team.
Provide home-based assessment, diagnosis, and treatment to children and families. Deliver comprehensive mental health services to children, parents, and families in various settings. Maintain client records. Coordinate team services to comply with recovery plans. Demonstrate innovative problem-solving, crisis intervention, and management skills. Collaborate within a team to offer interventions including therapy, crisis response, consultation, advocacy, and linkages. Collaborate with other professionals to ensure adherence to credentialing requirements. Collaborate closely with the CGOP Team Leader. Conduct evaluations and assist in formulating recovery goals and strategies for families and teams. Provide treatment in various settings such as homes, communities, and schools. Offer therapeutic interventions including child therapy, parent guidance, couple therapy, family therapy, crisis response, school consultation, case management, advocacy, and service delivery, emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Meet documentation deadlines. Participate in supervision and case presentations. Contribute to special projects such as consultation, prevention programs, and community education, emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU… Master’s Degree in social work, psychology, counseling, family therapy or a related clinical field. Licensed at the independent practice level as defined by the Rhode Island Department of Health (LICSW) preferred. LCSW and LMHC will also be considered. Minimum of two years of clinical work experience. Credentialed or eligible to be credentialed as a Qualified Mental Health Professional through the Department of BHDDH within 2 months of employment. Has knowledge base and can access all resources for hospitalization and crisis stabilization/hospital diversion. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a positive and genuine outlook about change with a belief that people can achieve positive outcomes. This position may require a flexible schedule. APPLY NOW Submitting your application is a great way to learn more about Newport Mental Health. If you have questions about how your experience aligns with our job openings or know someone who would be a great candidate for our job openings, please contact Human Resources: Human Resources Newport Mental Health 42 Valley Road Middletown, RI 02842 Tel: 401-846-1213 Fax: 401-324-6251
Newport Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
Market context
Behavioral-health openings in Rhode Island often reflect steady demand for licensed therapists who can support adult, child, or adolescent clients across outpatient, school-based, or community settings. These roles are competitive because employers usually want a fully licensed Rhode Island clinician with population-specific experience, and the posted requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. Before applying, confirm your Rhode Island licensure status and match your client-age experience to the role.