Mobile Response Clinician, Behavioral Health

FAMILY SERVICE OF RHODE ISLAND INC•Providence, RI

3d•$70,000 - $91,036

About The Position

The Clinician will work collaboratively as part of the Emergency Services Team to support the safety, recovery, and overall wellness of clients. The Clinician will conduct emergency assessments; which include validated screening tools in the client’s home, the community, or office and connect them with an appropriate treatment. Clinician’s work on a multidisciplinary team which include case managers, supervisory support and medication providers. Mobile Response Clinician’s may work with children up to 18 years old within our Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS) program which offers stabilization support for up to 30 days. Clinicians may also evaluate adults in crisis, within the Providence area, or other areas of RI for FSRI clients who are open to CCBHC services.

Requirements

Master’s degree in human services (psychology, social work, marriage/family, etc.) required
Required to be licensed or eligible to be licensed in Rhode Island as a Social Worker, Therapist or Mental Health Counselor
Skilled in operating various medical record software and hardware, word-processing, and database software programs
Flexible schedule with some evenings
Excellent multitasking and communication skills a must
Ability to work independently and part of a team
Eligible for QMHP Certification
Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, registration and auto insurance
Communicate effectively
Travel to and from clients’ residence, community locations and office site, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators
Ability to lift up to 20lbs
Must be able to work remotely and in person adhering to PHI requirements

Nice To Haves

Spanish Speaking preferred and is compensated
Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.
Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay.

Responsibilities

Responds to crisis calls within 1 hour of referral
Conducts a clinical assessment and safety plan utilizing multiple standardized tools for assigned patients and their families
Complete an individual/family safety plan that addresses identified needs
Participate in triage protocols to ensure client is appropriately attributed and documented in the corresponding EMR and tracking systems
Link and refer individuals/families to appropriate culturally relevant resources and informal supports within their community when that is appropriate and sufficient to meet their need(s)
Provide crisis intervention evaluation/ or services with and on behalf of, patient/family as need
Provide clinical consultation to medical staff and colleagues
Complete all required documentation via agency EMR and other sources
Complete data collection and data entry as required by multiple funding sources
Complete training required for QMHP status
Participate in internal and external meetings as needed
Build and maintain positive, working relationships with community organizations and providers educating them about MRSS and other services that FSRI provides
Complete administrative documentation (programmatic reports, time sheets, mileage, etc.) in a timely manner
Complies with FSRI policies, including those relating to HIPAA and CCBHC
Complete all required documentation within required timeframes
Proficient in using an electronic health record as well as project-specific software
Maintain confidentiality of clients at all times
Attend and participate in all required program and agency trainings
Approaches all work through a trauma and diversity and inclusion lens
Participates in the Agency’s on-call emergency services provision as scheduled including but not limited to after hours, holidays and weekends
Performs additional responsibilities consistent with Agency needs, defined in consultation with supervisor(s)