Clinician MRSS (Mobile Response and Stabilization Services)

Newport Mental Health•Middletown, RI

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About The Position

Newport Mental Health (NMH) is a progressive organization utilizing a person-centered recovery approach to assist individuals in recovering from mental illness and substance use disorders. NMH provides trauma-informed, evidence-based services to children, adolescents, adults, and families through various programs including outreach, specialized services, mental health, school-based therapy, substance use therapy, community-based therapy, and outpatient services. We are seeking licensed clinicians to join our Crisis Stabilization Services team. This role is crucial for delivering direct services and serving as a clinical consultant to the multi-disciplinary team. The ideal candidate is mission-aligned, excited to improve the lives of clients in Newport County, fosters belonging and empowerment, advocates for underrepresented communities, is solution-oriented, and possesses strong time management skills.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in social work, psychology, counseling, family therapy or a related clinical field.
Licensed at the independent practice level as defined by the Rhode Island Department of Health (LICSW) preferred. LCSW and LMHC will also be considered.
Minimum of two years of clinical work experience.
Credentialed or eligible to be credentialed as a Qualified Mental Health Professional through the Department of BHDDH within 2 months of employment.
Has knowledge base and can access all resources for hospitalization and crisis stabilization/hospital diversion.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a positive and genuine outlook about change with a belief that people can achieve positive outcomes.
This position may require a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

Participate in crisis response services providing risk assessment, crisis intervention, stabilization and counseling, and assessment for hospitalization.
Conduct diagnostic assessments including initial intakes and on-going assessments.
Work with service recipients to create person-centered recovery plans.
Provide clinical consultation and guidance to case management staff.
Complete all agency records utilizing a collaborative documentation approach.
Serve as a client advocate with appropriate and timely referrals to other agencies, provide consultation and follow-up communication with law enforcement agencies, community agencies, schools, medical facilities, and inpatient units.
Provide group, individual, and family therapy to clients as required.
Actively participate in team communication processes that ensure appropriate services and outcomes.