Behavioral Health Clinician - Addiction and Recovery

Thundermist Health Center • Woonsocket, RI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Thundermist Health Center is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinician to join its Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) / Office Based Addiction Treatment (OBAT) team. The clinician will carry a caseload of adults age 18 and older who are receiving or seeking MAT services, including moderate- to high-risk adults with complex chronic conditions, poly-substance use disorders, and pregnant individuals. The role involves screenings, behavioral health assessments and diagnoses, treatment planning, substance abuse counseling, brief interventions, crisis response, and referrals as appropriate.

The clinician works closely with primary care physicians, Suboxone-waivered providers, the MAT/OBAT team, clinical and social service providers, and care coordinators to support whole-person care. The position is based at a Thundermist location in an ambulatory clinical setting and is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, eight hours per day. The schedule includes a 30-minute lunch, dedicated administration time, a weekly Behavioral Health team meeting, and clinical supervision if needed.

The role requires timely and accurate documentation in the eClinicalWorks EHR, including documentation for treatment planning, billing, and licensure. Patient confidentiality must be maintained in accordance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2. Thundermist describes its work as guided by the values of Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Community, and Caring, and emphasizes compassionate, community-based care, health equity, and service to diverse and underserved populations.

Requirements

• Master’s degree (MA, MFT, or MSW).
• Eligible for Rhode Island state licensure as an LICSW, LMFT, or LMHC.
• Knowledge and ability to independently carry out behavioral health screening, diagnosis, assessment, treatment planning, and treatment or referral.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and Medication Assisted Treatment.
• Ability to work in a high-energy, fast-paced environment while maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with patients, families, and internal and external staff.
• Commitment to patient-centered, high-quality care for diverse and underserved populations, and a genuine passion for health equity and community health.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a primary care setting, ideally in an FQHC.
• Experience treating patients diagnosed with substance use disorders or addictions.
• Oral and written proficiency in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient screenings using standardized tools and perform behavioral health assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessments and provide substance abuse counseling and brief treatments.
• Provide strength-based, client-centered clinical and consultative treatment services.
• Conduct brief interventions or refer patients to Thundermist’s Integrated Behavioral Health department or community treatment providers as appropriate.
• Respond to crises, assess needs, formulate disposition, and implement appropriate care.
• Work closely with primary care physicians, Suboxone-waivered providers, and the MAT/OBAT team.
• Coordinate with clinical providers, social service providers, and care coordinators to support whole-person care.
• Participate in continuing education, clinical conferences, and community group engagement.
• Document screening, diagnosis, treatment, and referral in the eClinicalWorks EHR.
• Complete required treatment-planning, billing, and licensure documentation within required timeframes.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 regulations.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance ($75,000) at no cost.
• Long-term disability insurance at no cost.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Health FSA up to $3,300 and Dependent Care FSA up to $5,000.
• Retirement plan with a 1:1 employer match up to 4%.
• Critical illness, accident insurance, and hospital indemnity.
• Wellness reimbursement up to $200 per year.
• PTO starting at 22 days and increasing with tenure.
• Six paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time