Licensed Clinical Therapist

Brown Medicine

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Directors for TMH Consult Service and Brown University Health Recovery Center, this role evaluates, diagnoses, and treats a wide range of psychosocial problems. The Licensed Clinical Therapist applies individual clinical social work skills to assist patients and their families in resolving personal and environmental problems attributable to mental or mental illness that prevent them from achieving their highest level of psychosocial functioning. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, which guide daily actions with patients, customers, and colleagues. Additionally, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors: Instill Trust, Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus, and Collaborate.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work.
Licensed through the RI Department of Health as a LICSW.
Licensed Chemical Dependency Professional (LCDP) or eligible.
Must be eligible for credentialing to provide independent psychotherapy, both individual and family.
Training and experience necessary to address the specific needs of the patients served in assigned area of responsibility, including the general medical population with behavioral health needs.
Analytical and therapy skills necessary to evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, initiate therapy, and evaluate results.
Ability to effectively interact with patients, families, medical staff, and outside agencies in providing services.
At least one year of clinical experience in general mental health counseling and addiction treatment.

Responsibilities

Completes comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments to determine stage of change regarding substance use and appropriate level of care.
Collaborates with the primary care team for behavioral health expertise and guidance on viable treatment options, MOUD initiation, and provides resources at discharge.
Provides education to patients and loved ones regarding the impact of substance use on patient’s health to aid in increasing motivation to change.
Participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team to formulate comprehensive care planning for patients presenting with substance use disorders and co-morbid psychiatric stressors, and responds to crisis intervention needs of patients.
This may involve referral to community agencies and obtaining resources for patients requiring a higher level of care.
Arranges referrals for patients presenting with acuity needs higher than outpatient level of care.
Develops treatment plans, provides clinical intervention utilizing individual and group treatment modalities, and analyzes the course and results of treatment.
As relevant to clinical assignment, remains current on available community resources and accesses them as needed.
Offers flexible walk-in hours to provide patients rapid access to treatment.
Facilitates and/or co-facilitates groups based in Cognitive-behavioral therapy, Relapse prevention, Motivational interviewing, and acceptance and commitment therapy/mindfulness-based interventions.
Collaborates and coordinates with Psych CL colleagues regarding shared cases; provides additional assessments and assistance with referrals as indicated.
Participates in the development of the addiction service programs across Brown University Health.
Provides educational opportunities and related support to MSW interns during their academic year; collaborates with the learner’s educational facility and completes associated tasks.
Contributes and facilitates education to Addiction Medicine Fellows, Residents, and Medical Students through case discussions and modeling.
Maintains and enhances professional expertise through appropriate educational activities.
May attend training for specific areas of clinical responsibility.