Clinician - Children's General Outpatient

Newport County Community Mental Health Center

$90K — $100K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, family therapy, or related clinical field.
  • Independent practice level license preferred (LICSW); LCSW and LMHC also acceptable.
  • Minimum of two years of clinical work experience.
  • Credentialed or eligible for credentialing as Qualified Mental Health Professional within 2 months of employment.
  • Knowledge of hospitalization, crisis stabilization, and diversion resources.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a positive outlook on change.
  • Flexibility in scheduling may be required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide home-based assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for children and families.
  • Deliver comprehensive mental health services across various settings.
  • Maintain and manage client records effectively.
  • Coordinate team services in compliance with recovery plans.
  • Demonstrate innovative crisis intervention and management skills.
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to offer a range of interventions.
  • Conduct evaluations and assist in formulating recovery goals and strategies.

Benefits

  • Flexible scheduling options to accommodate personal commitments or needs.
  • Opportunity to engage in diverse therapeutic interventions and community education programs.
  • Participation in special projects emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Access to a supportive multi-disciplinary team environment for improved client outcomes.
Full Job Description
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING (ESSENTIAL DUTIES) ...

We are seeking licensed clinicians to provide assessment and treatment in our Children's General Outpatient Team. In this position you will have a critical role both delivering direct services and as a clinical consultant to the multi-disciplinary team.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Provide home-based assessment, diagnosis, and treatment to children and families.
  • Deliver comprehensive mental health services to children, parents, and families in various settings.
  • Maintain client records.
  • Coordinate team services to comply with recovery plans.
  • Demonstrate innovative problem-solving, crisis intervention, and management skills.
  • Collaborate within a team to offer interventions including therapy, crisis response, consultation, advocacy, and linkages.
  • Collaborate with other professionals to ensure adherence to credentialing requirements.
  • Collaborate closely with the CGOP Team Leader.
  • Conduct evaluations and assist in formulating recovery goals and strategies for families and teams. Provide treatment in various settings such as homes, communities, and schools.
  • Offer therapeutic interventions including child therapy, parent guidance, couple therapy, family therapy, crisis response, school consultation, case management, advocacy, and service delivery, emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Meet documentation deadlines.
  • Participate in supervision and case presentations.
  • Contribute to special projects such as consultation, prevention programs, and community education, emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion.


Requirements

WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU...
  • Master's Degree in social work, psychology, counseling, family therapy or a related clinical field.
  • Licensed at the independent practice level as defined by the Rhode Island Department of Health (LICSW) preferred. LCSW and LMHC will also be considered.
  • Minimum of two years of clinical work experience.
  • Credentialed or eligible to be credentialed as a Qualified Mental Health Professional through the Department of BHDDH within 2 months of employment.
  • Has knowledge base and can access all resources for hospitalization and crisis stabilization/hospital diversion.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a positive and genuine outlook about change with a belief that people can achieve positive outcomes.
  • This position may require a flexible schedule.

APPLY NOW

Submitting your application is a great way to learn more about Newport Mental Health. If you have questions about how your experience aligns with our job openings or know someone who would be a great candidate for our job openings, please contact Human Resources:

Human Resources

Newport Mental Health

42 Valley Road

Middletown, RI 02842

Tel: 401-846-1213

Fax: 401-324-6251

Salary Description

$90,000.00 - $100,000.00 Annually

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