Community-Based Outpatient CFS Clinical Therapist $5,000 retention bonus

Care New England Health System•Providence, RI

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About The Position

The Providence Center Child and Family Services Community-Based Outpatient Clinical Therapist (CCBHC) provides individual and family therapy to children, adolescents, and their families through home-based, office-based, and school-based sessions. Services are flexible and responsive to clients’ physical and emotional needs. The role requires commitment to community outreach, timely documentation, clinical integrity, and flexible scheduling, including evenings as needed. The therapist provides psychotherapy, assessments, treatment planning, crisis intervention, case management, referrals, and support accessing community resources. The role involves collaborating with clients, families, clinical teams, and community partners while maintaining professional boundaries, confidentiality, and compliance with agency and HIPAA guidelines. Travel to clients’ homes and community locations is required, and reliable transportation is necessary. The position requires a master’s degree in a relevant field and eligibility for Rhode Island clinical licensure at hire. The applicable Rhode Island license or certification as a Principal Counselor or Counselor must be obtained within one year of hire. The position is eligible for a $5,000 retention bonus.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
Eligible for Rhode Island licensure (LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMHC-A, LMFT, or LMFT-A) at the time of hire; must obtain the applicable Rhode Island license or certification as a Principal Counselor or Counselor within one year of hire.
Valid driver’s license, vehicle registration, current inspection sticker, and insured automobile; reliable transportation is required.
Must provide a valid driver’s license and current car insurance upon hire and annually thereafter, and maintain a clean driving record throughout employment.
Knowledge and understanding of mental health issues, individuals affected by them, families, and family systems.
Experience with treatment modalities, including evidence-based therapies and standardized tools such as PHQ-9 and C-SSRS.
Skills in crisis assessment, risk management, and de-escalation.
Ability to remain professional and calm during emergencies.
Knowledge of community resources.
Proficiency in documentation and electronic record-keeping systems, including electronic medical records.
Ability to collaborate with community partners and work in a team environment.
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to present information and respond to questions from managers, outside-agency representatives, and the public.
Ability to build rapport and establish trust with diverse individuals and community partners.
Cultural competence and commitment to equitable and inclusive services.
Highly motivated, independent, and self-directed.
Ability to travel within the community with reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the Human Services field.
Eligibility for Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) designation.
Bilingual skills. For positions designated as bilingual, proficiency in the required language is mandatory and the language assessment must be passed no later than 30 days after starting the role.

Responsibilities

Provide outpatient and community-based psychotherapy in clients’ homes, schools, and the office.
Deliver services to children, adolescents, and families using a strengths-based, culturally competent approach.
Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments of assigned clients.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with measurable, attainable goals in collaboration with clients and families.
Provide crisis intervention, case management, and referral services as needed.
Maintain a flexible schedule to accommodate client needs, including evening appointments.
Attend and actively participate in team meetings, clinical supervision, and peer case reviews.
Uphold professional boundaries and treat clients with dignity and respect.
Use sound judgment and remain calm in emergency or crisis situations.
Apply knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses and clinical interventions according to DSM-5 criteria.
Ensure timely and accurate documentation in accordance with agency policies and Health Information Services requirements.
Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA and agency guidelines.
Support clients in accessing community resources, attending appointments, and achieving treatment goals.
Engage clients and families in care planning and shared decision-making.
Promote client independence while respecting diverse values, lifestyles, and perspectives.
Travel to clients’ homes and community locations.
Maintain professional licensure requirements and participate in continuing education for license maintenance and clinical development.
Complete required incident reports and adhere to infection control protocols.
May serve on agency committees or assist with program development; perform other duties as assigned to support client goals and program needs.