Job Type
Full-time
Description
This position will provide individual, family and group psychotherapy to children and adolescents. Collaborating with school personnel in four school districts in Newport County, services are provided in a school-based setting during the academic year, and in the office when school is not in session. Additionally, the School-Based Therapist will act as a consultant to school personnel on their own self-care and stress management.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:- Provide group, individual and family therapy.
- Conduct diagnostic assessments including initial intakes and on-going reassessments.
- Work side by side with service recipients to create person-centered recovery plans.
- Provide clinical consultation and guidance to Bachelor level case management staff.
- Complete all agency documentation utilizing a collaborative documentation approach.
- Participate in crisis response services as part of a clinical team.
- Risk assessment for individuals who present in crisis.
- Crisis intervention, stabilization, and counseling.
- Assessment for emergency hospitalization.
- Serve as a client advocate with appropriate and timely referrals to other agencies; provide consultation and follow-up communication with law enforcement agencies, community agencies, schools, medical facilities, and inpatient units.
- Actively participate in team communication processes that ensure appropriate services and outcomes.
Requirements
WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU...- Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage, and Family Therapy or other related social services field.
- Licensed at the independent practice level as defined by the Rhode Island Department of Health (LICSW, LMHC, PhD) preferred.
- Minimum of two years of clinical work experience.
APPLY NOWSubmitting 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
