Clinician, South County Academy
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
- 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
- Ability to lift up to 20lbs
- Ability to be trained in and implement de-escalation techniques utilizing Handle with Care when necessary.
Nice To Haves
- Spanish Speaking preferred
- Bilingual/ASL skills
- Multilingual skills
Responsibilities
- Providing diagnostic assessments and individual, group, and family counseling services for students.
- Collaborating on cases with behavioral specialists, teachers and other service providers to ensure appropriate delivery of services to youth and families.
- Providing emergency crisis intervention/assessment as needed.
- Supporting direct service staff in the implementation of evidence-based treatments such as Trauma Systems Therapy (TST) throughout the milieu.
Benefits
- health
- dental
- work life benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
