Behavioral Health Clinician School Based

FAMILY SERVICE OF RHODE ISLAND INC•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 role conducts triage and diagnostic evaluations, helps individuals and families connect with services promptly, and provides counseling using evidence-based practices and interventions tailored to each person’s values, preferences, and needs. The clinician shares responsibility for directing, coordinating, and managing care and services, working in school-based and office-based settings as appropriate. The role includes community visits and a mix of in-person and remote work, with remote work subject to PHI requirements. The position is based at Hope Street in Providence, Rhode Island, and includes scheduled participation in the Agency’s on-call emergency services provision, including after-hours, holiday, and weekend coverage at least once per quarter. Spanish is required. FSRI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and work-life benefits.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a human-service-related field.
Licensed or eligible for licensure in Rhode Island as a Social Worker, Therapist, or Mental Health Counselor.
Ability to speak Spanish to support the people and families receiving services.
Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, vehicle registration, and auto insurance.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to travel to clients’ residences, community locations, and office sites, including navigating 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/ASL skills; these are compensated at an additional 6% above base pay.
Multilingual skills; these are compensated at an additional 8% above base pay.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate competency in diagnosis, evaluation and 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.
Make 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 clinical practices and interventions tailored to each person’s values, preferences, and needs.
Complete session notes within 48 hours of each contact or service and complete other required documentation and data collection within designated timeframes.
Prepare for supervision and communicate preferences for receiving supportive, encouraging, and motivating feedback.
Teach and model a trauma-informed, systems-of-care approach.
Assist with training for school personnel when appropriate.
Collaborate across departments and divisions to support quality service.
Contribute to a healthy and inclusive staff culture by modeling 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.
Provide culturally and linguistically appropriate services adhering to CLAS standards.
Follow agency and CCBHC policies and procedures, including HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and applicable state and federal regulations.
Perform additional responsibilities consistent with agency needs, in consultation with supervisor(s).