Clinical Therapist Serenity Team $5,000 retention bonus

The Providence Center•Providence, RI

About The Position

The Providence Center Clinical Therapist on the Serenity Team provides outpatient psychotherapy at The Center or in the community. The role includes screening, intake and assessment, orientation, crisis intervention, counseling, case management, client education, referrals, treatment planning, and consultation. The therapist provides services to an assigned caseload and other clients as needed, with required in-person contacts in office- and community-based settings. The therapist delivers individual, group, and family therapy for mental health and/or substance use issues using various modalities, including evidence-based practices. The role also involves comprehensive psychosocial assessments and mental status examinations; developing individualized care plans with clients, families, and the care team; coordinating care with providers and community agencies; and responding to clinical emergencies and crises. Therapists who are Qualified Mental Health Professionals (QMHPs) complete crisis evaluations when indicated. The therapist conducts home visits, school meetings, and community outreach; supports clients’ daily living skills and independence; maintains accurate and timely clinical records; and follows agency policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements. Additional duties include transporting clients as needed, attending team meetings and trainings, maintaining valid licensure or certification, serving on committees, and participating in agency initiatives. 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.
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.
Bilingual Spanish.

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, meeting program service-intensity standards and required in-person contacts in office- and community-based settings; provide services to other Center clients as needed.
Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and mental status examinations.
Provide evaluations and monthly reports to external agencies.
Develop, present, and implement individualized care plans with the care team, clients, and families as appropriate.
Identify, assess, and respond to clinical emergencies and crises, including suicide risk and danger to others; provide crisis intervention and risk management, escalating to appropriate resources when indicated.
Complete crisis evaluations when indicated if qualified as a QMHP.
Coordinate care with the care team, other providers, and community agencies; use psychiatric consultation and determine appropriate levels of care.
Apply knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses in the DSM-5-TR in clinical practice.
Attend team meetings and case reviews to share updates and address client challenges collaboratively.
Conduct home visits, school meetings, and community outreach to support clients in their natural environments.
Support clients’ 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.
Comply 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 needed to maintain valid licensure or certification.
Serve on committees, participate in agency initiatives as assigned, and perform other duties supporting client goals and program needs.