Sr Clinical Therapist

Brown University Health Services • Charlestown, RI

134d

About The Position

To provide ongoing intensive case management to clients as defined by MHRH IHH Program Standards; outreach and crisis intervention to dually diagnosed (psychiatrically disabled/chemically dependent) clients according to their level of care. This shall include general medication maintenance, substance abuse counseling, individual, family and group psychotherapy, independent living, and vocational rehabilitation. Conduct substance abuse treatment with clients in need according to the 12 core functions of substance abuse counseling as defined by the ICRC.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Work or related field.
• CPR training within 90 days of employment and maintain annually.
• Maintain a valid RI license at all times and use of car during normal working hours or other means of transportation to complete major functions of job.
• Physical examination and Mantoux test annually.
• Must maintain automobile liability insurance coverage for vehicle used in accordance with center requirements.
• Rhode Island Certification as a Mental Health Case manager within one year of date of hire.
• Rhode Island Certification as a Chemical Dependency Professional within two years of date of hire.
• Continued education as required in order to maintain certifications.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of community resources.
• Understanding of mental health and chemical dependency issues.
• Interpersonal skills developed to a level which will allow the smooth cooperation at all levels within the center.
• Ability to successfully complete all required training and certifications.
• Oral and written communication skills including speech, grammar, spelling, and legibility are at sufficient level to ensure effective and appropriate communication.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals either manually or by use of a calculator.

Responsibilities

• Develop treatment plans in accordance with Gateway policies/procedures and Medicaid guidelines.
• Develop treatment plans to focus on promoting optimal functioning and health of client.
• Perform intakes within 30 days ensure completion.
• Medical record documentation must be in adherence to Gateway policies and procedures and IHH Medicaid guidelines.
• Educates staff regarding clinical intervention strategies related to symptomatology, substance abuse, sexual abuse, and family and relationship issues.
• Monitor Medication to ensure client understands prescribed dosage, monitor side effects and is taken accordingly.
• Maintain caseload of clients assigned by Program Director/Supervisor.
• Coordinate activities, make appointments and may include accompanying client(s) as noted on Treatment Plan.
• Provide ongoing assessment of client's mental illness symptoms and client's response to treatment.
• Provide ongoing assessment, problem solving, side-by-side services, skill training supervision (i.e., assignments monitoring encouragement) and environmental adaptations to assist clients with activities of daily living.
• Case Management referral to appropriate services.
• Assess clients in crisis for at risk of harm to self or others as per procedure.
• Screening for substance abuse and orientation to IHH treatment options.
• Participate in daily staff organizational meetings and treatment planning review meetings.
• Participate in direct contact with clients, family, and collateral contacts according to treatment goals.
• Attend agency or supervisor required inservices.
• Participate in at least one course, seminar, or conference for improvement of job skills per year.
• Attend agency CSS and IHH staff meetings as scheduled.
• Attend Supervisory sessions as scheduled.
• Prepare for supervision by completing tasks assigned and formulating questions.

What This Job Offers

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