NEIT Behavioral Health Counselor

Thrive Behavioral Health•Warwick, RI

23d•Onsite

About The Position

NEIT Behavioral Health Counselor Emergency Services Part Time– EXEMPT General Summary: Provide screening and assessment, follow-up to students in crisis and serve as behavioral health liaison/counselor for the New England Institute of Technology (NEIT). Schedule: Monday through Friday 24 hours per week

Requirements

Master’s Degree in the human service field of social work, counseling or nursing.
Minimum (2) year experience working om the human services field.
Crisis Intervention experience.
Valid driver's license and automobile insurance which meets Rhode Island minimum standards required, or the ability to obtain necessary transportation in order to perform the responsibilities/tasks of the job.

Nice To Haves

Independent Licensure preferred (LMHC, LMFT, LICSW)
Qualified Mental Health Professional preferred

Responsibilities

Provide short term counseling to students on campus and refer students for additional clinical services, if appropriate.
Provide or coordinate various wellness focused workshops for all students.
Provide orientation presentations for new resident students and their families.
Provide on-call emergency clinical services, as needed.
Complete billing forms, logs, data collection forms and clinical documentation in accordance with Thrive standards.
Maintain client confidentiality.
Assist clients in developing and strengthening their support network to accomplish goals and objectives.
Consult/liaison with staff as needed.
Attend all agency/department required training and meetings within the prescribed period.
Attend all Safety Training programs and be able to describe his/her responsibilities related to the general safety, department safety, and specific job-related hazards and responsibilities.
Demonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of all clients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
Embrace Thrive’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission Statement and Definitions.
Present a neat appearance in proper attire and identification as required by the position, department and agency policies and procedures.
Work the hours and/or shifts assigned, and begin and end on time.
Carry and enliven a positive Thrive image consistent with the Thrive’s Guiding Principles and professional code of ethics.
Function, as member of a team, i.e., be a “Team Player”.