Adult & Children Clinical Intake Specialist $1,500 retention bonus

The Providence Center•Providence, RI

18d

About The Position

The Providence Center Adult & Children Clinical Intake Specialist assesses and evaluates new or returning adult and child/adolescent clients’ mental health and/or substance use conditions to determine whether services are needed and connect clients with appropriate care. The role establishes psychiatric diagnoses, gathers information for clinical formulation, and develops initial treatment plans as needed. It includes intake assessment, crisis intervention when required, client education, and program referral and orientation. Flexibility is required regarding assessment locations and age groups served.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work and/or relevant clinical experience.
Licensure eligibility is required.
Ability to write reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively with consumers, community agencies, and Center employees.
Must have an insured automobile and a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Experience completing clinical assessments.
LICSW or LMHC licensure.
Bilingual Spanish.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, diagnose, and assess new and returning clients; provide crisis intervention when required, client education, program referrals, and orientation.
Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments and mental status examinations, and record findings.
Assess clinical emergencies, including suicide, homicide, and other risk factors.
Complete DLA assessments and understand Health Home criteria in adult services.
Gather relevant information from collateral sources while following confidentiality guidelines.
Develop and present clear clinical formulations based on behavioral data, relevant theory, and psychosocial and family issues.
Use psychiatric consultation and intervention when clinically appropriate.
Determine appropriate levels of care and refer clients to services across the continuum of care.
Complete initial assessment forms within 24 hours of the intake appointment, insurance documentation, required reports and evaluations, and other records in accordance with Center requirements.
Follow required office procedures and maintain confidentiality in accordance with Center policy and legal requirements.
Collaborate and communicate with providers, agencies, individuals in clients’ care networks, Center staff, and other departments or teams.
Maintain familiarity with community agencies and The Providence Center’s adult and child programs to support appropriate client assignments.
Attend trainings, case presentations, conferences, mandatory in-service sessions, and other training required for licensure renewal; provide feedback on educational programs and participate in educating Center staff.
Maintain cooperative relationships with staff, clients, community agencies, and the public; work constructively with coworkers and supervisors and respond constructively to criticism.
Serve on appropriate Center committees and perform other duties as assigned.