Sr. Clinical Therapist

Summary

The Senior Clinical Therapist will provide clinic and community-based services to adults with significant mental health concerns. The position is part of a multidisciplinary team designed to assist clients with meeting personal objectives for improving mental health and co-occurring conditions. Therapist will apply clinical skills to provide behavioral health treatment and support to meet the needs of clients. The clinician’s primary goals are to: - Assess the biopsychosocial and safety needs of the clients and determining treatment strategies - Guide the person-centered treatment planning process - Provide therapy according to the identified evidence-based practice strategies - Work collaboratively with the team to promote, improve and sustain the overall wellness of the target population

Responsibilities

- Conducts biopsychosocial assessment of clients upon entry to program and annually thereafter, completing case formulations that guide in developing treatment plan goals - Conducts risk assessments and corresponding safety plans upon entry and continuously reviews and updates them - Guides clients to clarify goals and helpful interventions through the person-centered treatment planning process, to learn new skills that support behavior change and increase coping strategies, and to assess progress - Uses Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavior Therapy to engage and treat clients, and other evidence-based practices as identified for targeted populations - Provides psychoeducation to clients and families - Supports clients as they work towards their employment/educational goals - Provides clinical services as identified in the treatment plan in the home, at a Center facility, and in the community - Remains current on available community resources relevant to clinical assignment and accesses them as needed - Maintains frequent communication and collaborative relationships with client, team members, and community providers and partners to ensure coordinated care - Maintains performance standards according to professional competencies and fidelity to the evidence-based treatment models - Contributes knowledge and expertise to the team in case review and team meetings - Attends supervision, agency, and team meetings as scheduled - Maintains detailed, accurate, and timely documentation in medical record - Enhances professional expertise through educational activities and trainings - Follows agency policies and standards for client rights and confidentiality, and ethical standards for profession - Meets requirements for client contact time according to treatment plan, and for agency productivity targets - Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: - Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, or marriage and family therapy and on an independent licensing track with the RI Department of Health NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: - Analytical skills necessary to evaluate clients’ mental health needs and to formulate and implement a treatment plan - Knowledge of human development and family systems issues - Advocacy and teaching skills - Valid driver's license and use of car in order to perform the major functions of the job - Automobile liability insurance coverage for vehicle being used in accordance with Center requirements - Ability to work collaboratively as a team to coordinate care for clients with intensive behavioral health needs

Pay & Benefits

Pay Range $61,422.40 - $101,337.60 Location GHI-Charlestown-4705 Old Post Road - 4705 Old Post Rd. Charlestown, Rhode Island 02813 Work Type M-F 8a-4:30p Work Shift Day Daily Hours 8 hours Driving Required Yes