Lead Clinician

FAMILY SERVICE OF RHODE ISLAND INC•Providence, RI

About The Position

The Lead Clinician provides trauma-informed diagnostic assessments and clinical counseling services for children, youth, and caregivers in community and office settings. The role collaborates with case managers and other service providers to support client care and provides emergency crisis intervention and assessment as needed. The Lead Clinician also takes on leadership responsibilities among direct care staff, as directed by the leadership team, and works with that team to foster a positive working environment. The position requires residential and community visits and may involve travel of up to 25%.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a human services-related field.
At least one year of experience as a TST clinician.
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of automobile insurance.
Ability to travel to and from clients’ residences, community locations, and the office, including using walkways, stairs, and/or elevators.
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
Ability to communicate effectively.

Nice To Haves

Independent license preferred.
Bilingual skills preferred; bilingual/ASL skills receive additional compensation of 6% above base pay, and multilingual skills receive additional compensation of 8% above base pay.

Responsibilities

Provide services in a culturally responsive and inclusive manner that respects individuals’ and families’ cultural backgrounds, identities, values, languages, beliefs, abilities, and preferences.
Participate in initial client and family assessments.
Provide brief treatment using modalities such as individual, couple, family, and group therapy in community or office settings as indicated.
Evaluate the treatment process on an ongoing basis.
Collaborate with case managers and other service providers to ensure clients’ and families’ needs are met.
Provide emergency crisis intervention services with and on behalf of clients and families as needed.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with community organizations and service providers.
Schedule appointments with clients and families based on client needs.
Maintain confidentiality of clients and families.
Transport clients and families as needed.
Demonstrate sensitivity to clients’ and families’ cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic issues and diversity.
Serve as a positive role model to clients and colleagues, including the Community team.
Meet or exceed productivity expectations.
Complete professional and administrative documentation and forms in accordance with agency standards and established guidelines and timeframes.
Prepare for and participate in Utilization Management processes as scheduled.
Participate in administrative supervision as scheduled.
Help vet clinical applicants and mentor new team members as needed.
Provide supervisory support to MSW interns and/or case managers as appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.