Behavioral Health Clinician School Based

Family Service Of Rhode Island•Providence, RI

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Clinician works within FSRI’s CCBHC, with a primary focus on providing services in school settings. The clinician conducts triage and diagnostic evaluations, helps individuals and families access services promptly, and provides counseling using evidence-based clinical practices and interventions aligned with each person’s values, preferences, and individualized needs. The clinician also shares responsibility for directing, coordinating, and managing care and services. The position provides individual, couples, family, and group therapy in school-based and office-based settings, as appropriate. It includes crisis intervention, emergency evaluations, care coordination, referrals, documentation, collaboration with school personnel and internal and external partners, and participation in scheduled on-call emergency services. Services must be culturally and linguistically appropriate and comply with agency policies, CCBHC requirements, HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and applicable state and federal regulations. FSRI is a statewide organization focused on improving the health and well-being of children and families. The organization describes its workplace as diverse and inclusive and offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and work-life benefits. Pay is determined based on relevant and transferable experience, certifications, licenses, degree, and language ability. Bilingual/ASL skills receive an additional 6% above base pay, and multilingual skills receive an additional 8% above base pay.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a human-service-related field.
Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in Rhode Island as a Social Worker, Therapist, or Mental Health Counselor.
Ability to speak Spanish to best support people and their families receiving services.
Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, vehicle registration, and auto insurance.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to travel to and from clients’ residences, community locations, and office sites, including using walkways, stairs, and/or elevators.
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
Ability to work remotely and in person while adhering to PHI requirements.
Demonstrate authenticity, empathy, and humanity in daily practice.
Provide care that is respectful, empowering, and responsive to the person receiving services.
Balance job and performance requirements while being considerate of others and their feelings.
Demonstrate communication and conversational skills that inspire trust and consistency.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual or ASL skills; compensated at an additional 6% above base pay.
Multilingual skills; compensated at an additional 8% above base pay.

Responsibilities

Conduct triage and diagnostic evaluations and help individuals and families connect with services promptly.
Demonstrate competency in diagnosis, evaluation, assessment, and treatment planning for behavioral health and recovery services.
Support person-centered and family-centered treatment planning.
Assist individuals and families seeking services through the Triage Center.
Conduct initial evaluations using standardized screening and assessment tools.
Obtain necessary consents and releases of information and participate in care coordination and treatment planning.
Complete internal and external referrals to connect people with appropriate services and resources.
Provide individual, couples, family, and group therapy in school-based and office-based settings, as appropriate.
Provide counseling using evidence-based practices and interventions consistent with each person’s values, preferences, and individualized needs.
Complete session notes within 48 hours of each contact or service and complete other required documentation and data entry within designated timeframes.
Prepare for supervision and communicate feedback preferences to the supervisor.
Teach and model a trauma-informed, systems-of-care approach.
Assist with training for school personnel when appropriate.
Collaborate across departments and divisions to ensure quality service.
Contribute to a healthy and inclusive staff culture through inclusion, flexibility, compassion, and a strong work ethic.
Conduct crisis intervention and emergency evaluations as appropriate.
Participate in internal and external meetings as needed and attend required program and agency trainings.
Participate in scheduled on-call emergency services, including after-hours, holiday, and weekend coverage at least once per quarter.
Deliver culturally and linguistically appropriate services in accordance with CLAS standards.
Follow agency and CCBHC policies and procedures, including HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and state and federal regulations.
Perform additional responsibilities consistent with agency needs, as defined in consultation with supervisors.