Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician

Blackstone Valley Comm • Central Falls, RI

7d

About The Position

The Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) Clinician provides direct clinical service to patients in an integrated team based model of care. Clinical service may include consultation/assessment (urgent basis or pre-scheduled), support and linkage services, psychoeducation, brief interventions, and counseling to enhance patient physical and psychological well-being. The IBH Clinician provides clinical supervision to behavioral health interns; participates in quality improvement and peer reviews; and assists in developing programming as requested by the Director of Behavioral Health Services.

Requirements

• Valid clinical license to practice in Rhode Island LCSW required; LICSW or LMHC is preferred.
• Master’s Degree, with commensurate practicum, internship, and post graduate work focused clinical mental health practice is required.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience providing direct clinical behavioral health services is required
• Ability to design and implement clinical pathways and protocols for treatment of selected chronic conditions is required.
• Excellent working knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence based treatment for medical and mental health conditions is required.
• Comfort with the pace of primary care, working with interdisciplinary team, and having strong communication skills is required.
• Excellent patient engagement skills are required.
• Reliable transportation is required
• Cultural sensitivity necessary to work with a diverse patient and staff population is required
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively is required
• Knowledge of computers and medical records is required

Nice To Haves

• LICSW or LMHC is preferred.
• Experience treating substance abuse/addictions is preferred.
• Experience working in a community health care setting is preferred
• Bilingual ability in English and Spanish, Cape Verdean Creole, or Portuguese speaking abilities is preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite is preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical service to patients in an integrated team based model of care.
• Clinical service may include consultation/assessment (urgent basis or pre-scheduled), support and linkage services, psychoeducation, brief interventions, and counseling to enhance patient physical and psychological well-being.
• Provide clinical supervision to behavioral health interns
• Participate in quality improvement and peer reviews
• Assist in developing programming as requested by the Director of Behavioral Health Services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level