Clinician, South County Academy

Family Service Of Rhode Island•Exeter, RI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

South County Academy serves adolescent females ages 13–18 with complex educational, behavioral, and therapeutic needs. Our students live on campus and often come to us following previous placements through DCYF. They benefit from a highly structured, trauma-informed environment focused on healing, growth, and individualized support. The Clinician works collaboratively with the management team to ensure safety, stability and wellness of students in our care that have been placed through the Department of Children, Youth and Families. Responsible for providing diagnostic assessments and individual, group, and family counseling services for students. Collaborates on cases with behavioral specialists, teachers and other service providers to ensure appropriate delivery of services to youth and families. Provides emergency crisis intervention/assessment as needed and supports direct service staff in the implementation of evidence-based treatments such as Trauma Systems Therapy (TST) throughout the milieu.

Requirements

Master’s degree in human services (psychology, social work, marriage/family, etc.) required
Required to be eligible to be licensed in Rhode Island as a Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist or Mental Health Counselor
Proficiency in professional writing
Skilled in operating various medical record software and hardware, word-processing, and database software programs
Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, registration and auto insurance
Ability to communicate effectively
Travel to and from clients’ residence, community locations and office site, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators
Ability to be trained in and implement de-escalation techniques utilizing Handle with Care when necessary.

Nice To Haves

Spanish Speaking preferred and is compensated
Flexible schedule with some evenings
Ability to work independently and part of a team
Ability to lift up to 20lbs
Provide emergency coverage; ratio to the programs as needed

Responsibilities

Participates and administrates students and family’s initial assessments
Completes treatment plans and provides ongoing treatment to students and families using a trauma informed, collaborative, and strength-based approach
Provides clinical treatment using a variety of treatment modalities, including Trauma Systems Therapy and DBT
Facilitates clinical groups
Facilitates family therapy and meets with caregivers at the school, community and in their homes
Participates in multidisciplinary treatment team surrounding the youth with natural supports and coordination of care both internally and externally to ensure youth is meeting their individual goals
Evaluates treatment progress on an ongoing basis.
Provides emergency crisis intervention services with, and on behalf of, students and families as needed
Support the direct care staff such as behavioral specialists and teachers to implement skills from clinical treatments
Work as part of a team to support the overall functioning of the program and ensure that all Policies and Procedures are followed
Encourage positive environment and behavioral support by utilizing a restorative justice framework and principles
Become trained, competent and able to perform emergency de-escalation and support strategies when applicable
Teach client/family self-advocacy skills
Build and maintain positive, working relationships with community organizations and service providers
Maintain confidentiality of client/family
Transport client and family as needed
Provide sensitivity to client/family cultural, ethnic, racial and socioeconomic issues and diversity
Serve as a positive role model to client and colleagues
Complete all professional and administrative documentation and forms in accordance with agency standards and within established guidelines and timeframes
Maintains compliance with FSRI policies, including those relating to HIPAA and all state and federal agencies, including DCYF
Proficient in using an electronic health record as well as project-specific software
Participates in all meetings as required by the team, supervisors and that are necessary for the role both internally and externally
Attend and participate in all required program and agency trainings
Provide on-call coverage/support in conjunction with other members of the clinical team.
Approaches all work through a trauma and diversity and inclusion lens
Performs additional responsibilities consistent with Agency needs, defined in consultation with supervisor(s)