Intake Clinician

Newport County Community Mental Health Center•Middletown, RI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for conducting intakes, providing some direct clinical services, and serving as both a consultant and peer to our multi-disciplinary team. The Intake Clinician will provide initial diagnostic and psychosocial assessments, administer outcome measurement and risk assessment tools, and handle administrative tasks such as requesting insurance authorizations. The role involves providing group, individual brief treatment, and youth and family therapy as needed, working collaboratively with service recipients to create person-centered treatment/recovery plans. Additionally, the Intake Clinician will offer clinical consultation and guidance to Bachelor-level case management staff, complete all agency documentation in a timely manner, and provide crisis intervention and clinical risk assessment. The position requires assessing the need for higher levels of care, serving as a client advocate with appropriate referrals, and participating in team communication to ensure appropriate services and outcomes.

Requirements

Master’s degree in human services field or Licensure as a Registered Nurse
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 2 years of employment experience in community health, crisis stabilization unit, or inpatient psychiatric settings, or like field experience
2 or more years of experience collaborating with individuals with trauma and substance abuse issues.
Credentialed or eligible to be credentialed as a Qualified Mental Health Professional through the Department of BHDDH within 2 months of employment.
Ability to diagnose using DSM 5 criteria.
Has a knowledge base and can access all resources for hospitalization and crisis stabilization/hospital diversion.
Caring and empathetic, with exceptional communication skills for interaction with a variety of individuals
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in an organized manner.
Ability to work with clients who may exhibit unsafe, high-risk behaviors.
Valid Driver’s License with reliable transportation to travel to work sites throughout the area.

Responsibilities

Provide initial diagnostic and psychosocial assessments and administer outcome measurement and risk assessment tools.
Responsible for some administrative tasks including requesting insurance authorizations.
Provide group, individual brief treatment, youth and family therapy as needed.
Work side by side with service recipients to create person-centered treatment/recovery plans.
Provide clinical consultation and guidance to Bachelor level case management staff as needed.
Complete all agency documentation in a timely manner utilizing a collaborative documentation approach.
Ability to respond to and provide crisis intervention and clinical risk assessment.
Ability to assess the need for higher levels of care including partial hospital, crisis stabilization units and inpatient hospitalization.
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.
Actively participate in team communication processes that ensure appropriate services and outcomes.