On Call Mobile Crisis Clinician

THRIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INC • Remote, RI

3d • Remote

About The Position

Thrive Behavioral Health is the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic for Kent County and has delivered mental health and substance use services since 1976. Its evidence-based, person-centric programs serve adults, youth and families, people with substance use needs, and other community members across more than a dozen Rhode Island locations.

The On Call Mobile Crisis Clinician works collaboratively with local police departments and community partners to provide emergency assessments and community-based support, referrals, and linkages for people experiencing behavioral health crises. This is a part-time, non-exempt, on-call position requiring availability at night, overnight, and on weekends, with a minimum of two 8-hour shifts per week.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in mental health counseling, clinical psychology, social work, or another human-services-related field.
• At least one year of human services experience working with adults, children, adolescents, and families to provide assessment, triage, and crisis intervention for mental health and substance use, including certification for hospitalization.
• Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) certification.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance that meets Rhode Island minimum standards, or the ability to obtain necessary transportation to perform the job responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Professional license.
• Working knowledge of community resources and systems of care.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with local police departments, BH Link, and other community agencies to conduct risk assessments and develop safety plans for people experiencing behavioral health crises in the community.
• Coordinate referrals to longer-term service providers and provide information about social support resources to community members in crisis.
• Complete emergency certifications when necessary.
• Document services in accordance with Thrive, state, and federal regulations.
• Represent Thrive positively and consistently with its Guiding Principles and professional code of ethics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time