Licensed Clinical Therapist

Brown University Health Services • Providence, RI

94d • $66,397 - $109,529

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Directors for TMH Consult Service and Brown University Health Recovery Center, evaluates, diagnoses, and treats a wide range of psychosocial problems, applying individual clinical social work skills in order to assist patients and their families and the resolution of personal and environmental problems, attributable to mental or physical illness, which prevents them from achieving her 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 as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work and licensed through the RI Department of Health as a LICSW and/or LCDP.
• 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 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.
• Collaborate with the primary care team for behavioral health expertise and guidance on viable treatment options, MOUD initiation, and provide resources at discharge.
• Provide education to patients and loved ones regarding 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 at times with co-morbid psychiatric stressors and respond to crisis intervention needs of patients.
• Arrange 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 course and results of treatment.
• Remains current on available community resources, and accesses them as needed.
• Offer flexible walk-in hours to offer patients rapid access to treatment.
• Facilitate and/or co-facilitate groups that are based in Cognitive-behavioral therapy, Relapse prevention, Motivational interviewing, and acceptance and commitment therapy/mindfulness-based interventions.
• Collaborate and coordinate with Psych CL colleagues regarding shared cases; provide additional assessments and assistance with referrals as indicated.
• Participates in the development of the addiction service programs across Brown University Health.
• Provide educational opportunities and related support to MSW interns during their academic year; collaborate with learner's educational facility and complete associated tasks.
• Contribute and facilitate education to Addiction Medicine Fellows, Residents and Medical Students through case discussions and modeling.
• Maintains and enhances professional expertise through appropriate educational activities.

Benefits

• Pay Range: $66,397.24-$109,529.06
• Equal Opportunity employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree