Behavioral Health Clinician School Based

Specific Duties/Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency regarding diagnosis, evaluation and assessment, and the treatment planning of behavioral health and recovery services
• Demonstrates commitment to the person-centered and family-centered treatment planning process
• Assists individuals and families who are seeking services through our Triage Center
• Conducts Initial Evaluations utilizing standardized screening and assessment tools for individuals and their families
• Obtains necessary consents and release of information and participates in care coordination and treatment planning activities
• Completes internal and/or external referrals to link people with the appropriate services and resources
• Provides individual, couples, family, and group therapy to assigned individuals and families within the school-based and office-based settings as appropriate
• Provides counseling services using evidence-based clinical practices and interventions, that are consistent with the person's values, preferences, and individualized needs
• Completes all session notes within 48 hours from the date of the contact or service
• Completes all required documentation within designated timeframes, including data collection and entry as required
• Prepares for supervision in ways that compliment and support your learning style
• Communicates preferences with supervisor to allow supervisor the opportunity to deliver feedback in ways that are supportive, encouraging, and motivating
• Teaches and models a trauma-informed, systems of care approach
• Assists with training for school personnel when appropriate
• Works collaboratively across department and divisions to ensure quality service
• Contributes to a healthy and inclusive staff culture through modeling inclusion, flexibility, compassion, and a strong work ethic
• Conducts crisis intervention and emergency evaluations as appropriate
• Participates in internal and external meetings as needed
• Attends and participates in all required program and agency trainings
• Participates in the Agency's on-call emergency services provision as scheduled including but not limited to after hours, holidays and weekends at minimum once per quarter
• Services are culturally and linguistically appropriate, adhering to CLAS standards
• Adheres to all agency and CCBHC policies and procedures, including HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and all state and federal regulations
• Performs additional responsibilities consistent with Agency needs, defined in consultation with supervisor(s)

Qualifications

• Incorporating authenticity, empathy, and humanity into daily practice
• Providing care that is respectful, empowering, and responsive to the person receiving services
• Balancing all job and performance requirements, without forgetting to be considerate of others and their feelings
• Demonstrates communication and conversational skills that inspire trust and consistency
• Master's degree in a human service related field
• Required to be licensed or eligible to be licensed in Rhode Island as a Social Worker, Therapist or Mental Health Counselor
• Required: Ability to speak Spanish to best support the people and their families receiving our services
• Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.
• Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay.

Physical Requirements

• Current driver's license, reliable transportation, registration and auto insurance
• Ability to 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