Clinical Therapist CCBHC $5,000 retention bonus

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy for mental health and/or substance use issues using various treatment modalities, including evidence-based practices.
• Provide services to assigned caseload of clients, ensuring service intensity meets program standards, including required in-person contacts provided in both office- and community-based settings. Also provides services to other clients in need at Center programs. (See addendum for program standards).
• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and mental status examinations. Provide evaluations and monthly reporting requirements to external agencies.
• Develop, present and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the care team, clients and their families as appropriate.
• Identify, assess and respond to clinical emergencies and crisis situations, including suicide risk and danger to others. Perform crisis intervention and risk management as needed, escalating to appropriate resources when indicated (Qualified Mental Health Professionals/QMHPs or Emergency Services). For Clinical Therapists that are QMHPs, they complete crisis evaluations as indicated.
• Collaborate with the care team, other providers, and community agencies to coordinate care.
• Use psychiatric consultation and determine appropriate levels of care within the continuum.
• Apply knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses, as outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR), in clinical practice.
• Attend team meetings and case reviews to share updates and collaboratively address client challenges.
• Conduct home visits, school meetings, and community outreach to support clients in their natural environments.
• Auxiliary duties include assisting clients with daily activities and life skills through modeling and providing education to promote independence. This includes medication management and budgeting as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely records of all client interactions and services provided, including clinical documentation as required.
• Ensure compliance with agency policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Transport clients safely to appointments and activities as needed.
• Foster cooperative relationships with staff, clients, and community partners.
• Attend trainings and case presentations, and complete professional development activities necessary to maintain valid licensure/certification.
• Serve on committees and participate in agency initiatives as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support client goals and program needs.

Requirements

• Master's Degree Required
• Field of Study: Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
• Experience in Human Services field preferred.
• Rhode Island licensure required: LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMHC-A, LMFT, or LMFT-A; certification as Principal Counselor or Counselor accepted in lieu of licensure.
• Must have valid driver's license, registration, current inspection sticker and insured auto.
• Eligibility for Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) designation preferred

Manual Dexterity and Mobility

• While performing the major responsibilities of this position, the incumbent must be able to regularly sit, stand or walk, and occasionally reach for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to lift, push, move and/or carry supplies or equipment up to 25 pounds, and occasionally be able to bend, stoop, crouch or kneel.

Knowledge and Understanding

• Knowledge and understanding of the characteristics of individuals with mental health issues, their families, and family systems.
• Experience with various treatment modalities, including evidence-based therapies and standardized tools such as PHQ-9, C-SSRS, etc.
• Skilled in crisis assessment, risk management, and de-escalation.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and calm demeanor during emergencies.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Proficiency in documentation and electronic record-keeping systems, including ability to document in electronic medical records.
• Capable of working collaboratively with community partners and in a team environment.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to convey information clearly and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, representatives from outside agencies and the public.
• Ability to build rapport and establish trust with diverse individuals and community partners.
• Cultural competence and commitment to providing equitable and inclusive services.
• Highly motivated, independent, and self-directed.
• Ability to travel within the community with reliable transportation.
• Bilingual preferred. For positions designated as bilingual (Bil), proficiency in the required language is mandatory, and the language assessment must be passed no later than 30 days of starting the role.