Mobile Crisis Clinician CCBHC $5,000 retention bonus

The Providence Center•Providence, RI

About The Position

The Providence Center Mobile Crisis Clinician CCBHC works with a multidisciplinary team to provide behavioral health and crisis assessment at The Providence Center and in the community. The role serves clients and non-clients in settings such as homes, shelters, and street outreach locations, and may respond to active police or fire scenes in accordance with required safety protocols. The clinician uses psychiatric consultation to determine appropriate levels of care and collaborates with care teams, providers, and community agencies to coordinate services. The position may be based at various Center locations, in the community, or in client homes. It requires community travel and reliable transportation. The clinician maintains accurate and timely records, meets external evaluation and reporting requirements, follows agency policies and ethical and regulatory standards, and participates in meetings, trainings, case presentations, conferences, committees, and other agency initiatives as assigned.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
Experience in the human services field is preferred.
Rhode Island licensure as an LICSW or LMHC is preferred but not required.
Valid driver's license, vehicle registration, current inspection sticker, and insured automobile.
Eligible for Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) designation.
Knowledge and understanding of people with mental health issues, their families, and family systems.
Experience with treatment modalities, including evidence-based therapies and standardized tools such as PHQ-9 and C-SSRS.
Skills in crisis assessment, risk management, and de-escalation.
Ability to maintain a professional, calm demeanor during emergencies.
Knowledge of community resources.
Proficiency in documentation and electronic record-keeping systems, including electronic medical records.
Ability to collaborate with community partners and work in a team environment.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information and respond to questions from managers, outside-agency representatives, and the public.
Ability to build rapport and establish trust with diverse individuals and community partners.
Cultural competence and commitment to equitable and inclusive services.
Highly motivated, independent, and self-directed.
Ability to travel within the community with reliable transportation.
Manual dexterity and mobility; ability to regularly sit, stand, or walk and occasionally reach for prolonged periods.
Ability to lift, push, move, or carry supplies or equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and occasionally bend, stoop, crouch, or kneel.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the human services field.
Rhode Island LICSW or LMHC licensure.
Bilingual ability. For positions designated as bilingual, proficiency in the required language is mandatory, and the language assessment must be passed no later than 30 days after starting.

Responsibilities

Conduct level-of-care and crisis assessments, including assessments of suicide risk and danger to others, for clients and non-clients in varied settings.
Respond to active police or fire scenes in accordance with required safety protocols.
Conduct comprehensive initial psychosocial assessments and mental status examinations.
Use psychiatric consultation and determine appropriate levels of care within the continuum.
Apply knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses as outlined in the DSM-5-TR in clinical practice.
Collaborate with care teams, other providers, and community agencies to coordinate care.
Provide evaluations and monthly reporting to external agencies.
Attend team meetings and case reviews to share updates and address client challenges collaboratively.
Conduct home visits and community outreach to support clients in their natural environments.
Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely records of client interactions and services, including required clinical documentation.
Comply with agency policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
Foster cooperative relationships with staff, clients, and community partners.
Attend trainings, case presentations, and conferences.
Serve on committees and participate in agency initiatives as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned to support client goals and program needs.