East Providence Police Go Team Clinician, State Go Team
About The Position
Responsible for providing in-person trauma-informed crisis intervention services, clinical assessment, emergency screening and triage, in partnership with the East Providence Police Department to provide support, information, and referral to families in the community. Responds to incidents of trauma exposure to children, families and adults and provides follow up support and resources for trauma treatment. May provide brief clinical treatment as a resource to victims. Supports police in determining if victims need emergency psychiatric hospitalization and assists in determining level of risk. Provides consultation and support to victims and their families.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in human services (psychology, social work, marriage/family, etc.) required.
- Independently licensed or eligible to be licensed in Rhode Island as a Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist or Mental Health Counselor preferred.
- Licensed within 6 months from hire date required.
- Excellent crisis management and intervention skills required.
- Training in childhood trauma, trauma assessment, and triage, required.
- Must provide flexible coverage as needed by the department, inclusive of evening hours.
- Must be flexible in providing coverage to any GO TEAM® partnerships, as needed.
- Possession of valid drivers’ license, reliable transportation and proof of current automobile insurance is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with law enforcement strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of East Providence community highly preferred.
- Previous experience working with children, adults, and families in a clinical setting preferred as well as knowledge of the impact of traumatic stress.
- FSRI values staff with bilingual language capacity and familiarity with the local community they will be serving.
Responsibilities
- Provide in-person trauma-informed crisis intervention services
- Provide clinical assessment
- Provide emergency screening and triage
- Partner with the East Providence Police Department to provide support, information, and referral to families in the community.
- Respond to incidents of trauma exposure to children, families and adults
- Provide follow up support and resources for trauma treatment
- Provide brief clinical treatment as a resource to victims
- Support police in determining if victims need emergency psychiatric hospitalization and assists in determining level of risk
- Provide consultation and support to victims and their families
- Provide flexible coverage as needed by the department, inclusive of evening hours.
- Provide coverage to any GO TEAM® partnerships, as needed.
Benefits
- We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and work life benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
