Job Summary:

The Providence Center - Clinical Intake Specialist - Per Diem will assess and evaluate the type and degree of a client's mental health and/or substance abuse condition to determine whether services are needed and to link the client to the most appropriate services.

The Clinical Intake Specialist will establish a psychiatric diagnosis, collect data sufficient to permit a case formulation and to develop an initial treatment plan as needed.

Candidates bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Perform new and returning client evaluations, diagnosis, intake and assessment, crisis intervention (if required), client education, and program referral and orientation.

Perform a comprehensive psychosocial assessment of assigned consumers.

Treat consumers with respect.

Perform in a calm and professional manner during crisis or emergency situations.

Apply knowledge of Psychiatric Diagnosis (DSM IV); ASAM placement criteria; Motivational Interviewing; and Recovery Based best practices.

Perform and record mental status examination.

Assess clinical emergencies, including suicide, homicide and other risk factors.

Complete DLA assessment and understand Health Home criteria in all Adult services.

Collect pertinent data from appropriate collateral sources in accordance with confidentiality guidelines.

Maintain confidentiality in accordance with Center policy and legal requirements.

Develop and present, verbally and in writing, a clear clinical formulation based on behavioral data and relevant theory while incorporating psychosocial and family issues.

Use psychiatric consultation and intervention when clinically appropriate.

Use knowledge to decide appropriate levels of care in order to refer to various points in the continuum of care.

Perform record keeping in accordance with Health Information Services and other Center requirements.

Complete initial assessment forms within 24 hours of Intake appointment.

Complete insurance documentation as required.

Complete required reports and evaluations.

Follow required office procedures in a cooperative manner.

Collaborate with other providers, agencies, and individuals in the consumers' network of care.

Maintain knowledge and familiarity of mental health and/or substance abuse and other related community agencies.

Communicate with various local agencies and individuals, as well as with Center staff.

Attend trainings, case presentations and conferences.

Provide feedback to staff on the content of educational programs attended.

Participate in the education of other Center staff.

Attend mandatory in-service trainings and other trainings required for renewal of licensure.

Maintain cooperative relationships with Center staff, consumers, community agencies and the public.

Maintain knowledge and familiarity of all Adult programs within The Providence Center, in order to appropriately assign consumers.

Communicate with various local agencies and other departments or teams at The Center.

Work in cooperation with co-workers and supervisory staff.

Deal with team members regarding problems in a constructive manner.

Benefit from constructive criticism.

Serve on appropriate Center committees.

Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Master degree in Social Work and relevant clinical experience.

Experience completing clinical assessments preferred.

LICSW/LMHC required, with 5 year post licensure preferred.

LCDP license and experience providing substance abuse treatment preferred.

Bilingual Spanish preferred.

Insured auto and valid driver's license.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions;Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.