What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinician position at Tri-County Community Action Agency?
Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinician
Health Center
Full-time (40 hours per week)
General Responsibility: The Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinician must provide assessment and evaluation services, crisis intervention for patients presenting to primary care appointments, formulate effective treatment plans and conduct individual, family, couples and/or group mental health and/or substance abuse treatment and counseling services in person as well as via Telehealth.
Specific Responsibilities: Provision of outpatient counseling services to children, adolescents, adults and their families. The Clinician works as an integral member of the Health Center Care team. Document and maintain all clinical interventions in the electronic medical record. Position includes one evening per week. Each Behavioral Health Clinician will be responsible to share in on-call on a rotating basis.
Qualifications: Candidates must have a Masters in Social Work and a minimum of 2 years of experience as a therapist. Must possess an unrestricted social work license to practice in RI (LCSW or LICSW). Additional licensure/credentialing with LCDP or CADC preferred. Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
Special Qualifications: Proficient computer skills. EMR experience desirable. Ability to handle a fast-paced environment with excellent customer service and communications skills required. Must have excellent written and oral skills. Must have good interpersonal skills and compassion for patients. Possess the ability to work with individuals with diverse education, economic and cultural backgrounds. Must work well independently and as a team member. Demonstrate an understanding of everyone’s experiences, every day. Ensuring the delivery of services that recognizes and respects that every moment matters.
Competitive Benefit Package: We offer an excellent, competitive salary and benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance, as well as a 403b Savings Plan/Pension with an Agency match, Vacation, Sick, Holiday time and access to Agency-sponsored EAP services for employees and their families. Many training opportunities are available that include, but are not limited to various educational experiences, certificate programs, CPR and First Aid training as well as ongoing occasions for additional learning. Tri-County is a qualified entity for employees to access loan repayment opportunities.
Tri-County Community Action Agency is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Tri-County is committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, limited English proficiency (LEP), gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.