Clinical Therapist Child and Family Services $5,000 retention bonus

Care New England•Providence, RI

About The Position

The Clinical Therapist in Child and Family Services provides outpatient psychotherapy at The Providence Center or in the community. The role includes conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments of children ages two to six and providing individual, group, and family therapy for mental health and/or substance use issues. Services may be delivered in office-based, community-based, home, and school settings, with care coordinated alongside clients, families, the care team, other providers, and community agencies. The therapist develops and implements individualized care plans, responds to clinical emergencies and crises, maintains accurate clinical records, and meets external agency reporting requirements. The position also includes supporting clients’ daily activities and life skills, transporting clients as needed, participating in team meetings and professional development, and following agency policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements. A $5,000 retention bonus is offered for this position.

Requirements

Master's degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
Rhode Island licensure as LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMHC-A, LMFT, or LMFT-A; certification as Principal Counselor or Counselor is accepted in lieu of licensure.
Valid driver's license, vehicle registration, current inspection sticker, and insured automobile.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the human services field is preferred.
Bilingual Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide individual, group, and family therapy for mental health and/or substance use issues using various treatment modalities, including evidence-based practices.
Serve an assigned caseload and ensure service intensity meets program standards, including required in-person contacts in office- and community-based settings; also serve other clients in need at Center programs.
Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and mental status examinations.
Provide evaluations and monthly reports to external agencies.
Develop, present, and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the care team, clients, and their families as appropriate.
Identify, assess, and respond to clinical emergencies and crisis situations, including suicide risk and danger to others.
Perform crisis intervention and risk management as needed, escalating to appropriate resources when indicated; Clinical Therapists who are QMHPs complete crisis evaluations as indicated.
Collaborate with the care team, other providers, and community agencies to coordinate care.
Use psychiatric consultation and determine appropriate levels of care within the continuum.
Apply knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses in the DSM-5-TR in clinical practice.
Attend team meetings and case reviews to share updates and collaboratively address client challenges.
Conduct home visits, school meetings, and community outreach to support clients in their natural environments.
Assist clients with daily activities and life skills through modeling and education, including medication management and budgeting as appropriate.
Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely records of client interactions and services, including required clinical documentation.
Ensure compliance with agency policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
Transport clients safely to appointments and activities as needed.
Foster cooperative relationships with staff, clients, and community partners.
Attend trainings and case presentations and complete professional development activities necessary to maintain valid licensure or certification.
Serve on committees and participate in agency initiatives as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned to support client goals and program needs.