Clinician Coach

Newport Mental Health • Middletown, RI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Newport Mental Health (NMH) is a progressive, high-energy organization that uses a state-of-the-art person-centered recovery approach to help individuals recover from mental illness and substance use disorders. NMH extends its trauma-informed, evidence-based services to children, adolescents, families, and adults. Our services vary from outreach, specialized programs, mental health, school-based therapy, substance use therapy, community-based therapy, and outpatient clinics.

The Clinician Coach recognizes and applies professional experience, clinical expertise, and lived experience in a manner that contributes to effective service delivery, team development, and a positive workplace culture. This role serves as an informal clinical and operational resource to colleagues by providing guidance, support, and coaching related to systems, workflow, and clinical practice within the scope of the employee’s knowledge, experience, and credentials. In addition to maintaining a direct service role, the Clinician Coach supports team effectiveness by modeling best practices, reinforcing consistency in clinical work, and assisting peers in navigating complex cases and program expectations. The Clinician Coach demonstrates inferred servant leadership through collaboration, professionalism, and active support of team functioning. The role does not carry formal supervisory responsibility but is expected to contribute meaningfully to team development, clinical quality, and day-to-day problem-solving within the program. The Clinician Coach is expected to function as a trusted clinical resource for colleagues, supporting consistency, quality, and confidence in service delivery.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, family therapy, or a related clinical field required
• Current licensure or license eligibility in Rhode Island required (LMHC-A, LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN, or equivalent), consistent with state requirements
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant clinical experience in behavioral health, counseling, nursing, or human services
• Experience providing individual, family, and group-based assessment and treatment services to children and families
• Demonstrated experience in assessment, diagnosis, crisis intervention, and child and family therapy
• Credentialed or eligible to provide diagnostic and treatment services to children and families under appropriate supervision, as required

Nice To Haves

• Licensed at the independent practice level (LICSW or equivalent) preferred; LCSW, LMHC, and other qualified licensure levels will be considered

Responsibilities

• Provide home-based assessment, diagnosis, and treatment to children and families
• Deliver comprehensive mental health services to children, parents, and families across home, school, and community settings
• Conduct evaluations and assist in formulating recovery goals and treatment strategies for children and families
• Provide a range of therapeutic interventions including child therapy, parent guidance, family therapy, crisis response, school consultation, case management, and advocacy
• Coordinate services and collaborate with internal and external providers to support implementation of recovery plans
• Ensure services align with client needs, program expectations, and organizational standards for care delivery
• Serve as a liaison with outside agencies, referral sources, and community partners
• Apply knowledge of local resources, service systems, and referral pathways to support coordinated, effective care
• Respond to crises and demonstrate strong assessment, intervention, and clinical decision-making skills in high-acuity situations
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to support effective service delivery and client outcomes
• Interface with medication prescribers, families, and other care providers as appropriate
• Participate in supervision, case presentations, and team discussions
• Contribute to program initiatives, community-based efforts, and activities that support diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Serve as an informal clinical and operational resource to colleagues on clinical decision-making, documentation, and service delivery
• Provide day-to-day coaching and guidance to peers on engagement strategies, complex cases, and crisis management
• Model best practices in assessment, treatment planning, and family-centered care
• Support newer or less experienced staff in navigating workflows, expectations, systems, and program requirements
• Promote consistency in documentation and adherence to clinical, program, and regulatory standards
• Reinforce accountability and consistency in team practices to support a positive and effective work environment
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment through problem-solving, knowledge-sharing, and professional support
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the electronic health record
• Meet all documentation expectations and deadlines
• Support peers in understanding documentation standards and workflows
• Maintain current licensure and credentialing requirements in accordance with state regulations and organizational standards

Benefits

• Excellent Health and Dental Insurance
• Vacation, Sick and Personal time accrued biweekly
• Up to 11 Holidays
• Retirement program through Mutual of America
• Additional supplemental insurance programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employer paid life insurance
• Flexible spending account (FSA) and dependent care (DCA) spending accounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level