Behavioral Health Clinician - Addiction and Recovery

Thundermist Health • Woonsocket, RI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Thundermist Health Center is seeking a licensed clinician to join its Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) / Office Based Addiction Treatment (OBAT) team. The clinician carries a caseload of adults age 18 and older who are receiving or seeking MAT services. Patients may have moderate- to high-risk needs, complex chronic conditions, polysubstance use disorders, or be pregnant.

The role includes conducting screenings and behavioral health assessments, diagnosing, developing individualized treatment plans, providing substance abuse counseling and brief treatments, and coordinating care with primary care physicians, Suboxone-waivered providers, clinical and social service providers, and care coordinators. The clinician responds to crises and determines appropriate care or referrals, while documenting services in the eClinicalWorks EHR and complying with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 confidentiality requirements.

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position, Monday through Friday, based at a Thundermist location in an ambulatory clinical setting. The schedule includes clinical supervision if needed, a weekly Behavioral Health team meeting, a 30-minute lunch, and dedicated administration time. Thundermist is an equal opportunity employer and is guided by the values of Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Community, and Caring.

Requirements

• Master’s degree (MA, MFT, or MSW).
• Eligible for Rhode Island state licensure as a LICSW, LMFT, or LMHC.
• Knowledge and ability to independently perform 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, with a genuine interest in 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.
• Formulate 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 dispositions, and implement appropriate care.
• Work in close partnership 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 professional activities, including continuing education, clinical conferences, and community group engagement.
• Document screening, diagnosis, treatment, and referral in the eClinicalWorks EHR.
• Complete treatment-planning, billing, and licensure documentation within required timeframes.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 regulations.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance ($75,000) and long-term disability coverage 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
• Career Level: Mid Level