Clinician - Access Services

CLINICIAN

ACCESS SERVICES

FULL TIME - EXEMPT

Thrive Behavioral Health, theCertified Community Behavioral Health Clinicfor Kent County, has been delivering mental health and substance use services since 1976. Thrive Behavioral Health understands the benefits of delivering high quality, low-cost care for Rhode Islanders. Thrive's unique programs and services are built on evidence based, person-centric care models.Our programs include: Adult Mental Health, Youth and Family, Substance Use, Housing, Teen and Young Adult, Court Ordered, and Crisis Behavioral Health. With more than a dozen locations across Rhode Island and more than 300 employees, Thrive is continuing to grow and meet the needs of the community.

General Summary: Provide screening, assessment, and emergency services as well as follow-up to clients in crisis.

Schedule: Mon-Fri, First Shift

Location: Warwick, RI

Did you know... studies have shown that the number one reason a person chooses not to apply for a role is because they do not think they'll be hired if they don't meet 100% of the qualifications? Thrive understands that while certain criteria are requirements of the job, other skills can be taught to the right person. Please consider applying anyway.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial and emergency assessments on all adult, children and adolescents.
• Develop initial treatment plans including program disposition and referral for all adults entering Thrive Behavioral Health.
• Complete necessary paperwork for referrals to Thrive programs as required.
• Communicate with other Thrive programs about assessed clients.
• Develop a working knowledge of Thrive programs and services and corresponding eligibility requirements to facilitate efficient and effective disposition of clients based upon assessed need.
• Provide and obtain secure appropriate follow up care for all assessed clients.
• Obtain required documentation to support referrals to Thrive programs.
• Communicate with external referral sources to coordinate care for assessed clients.
• Provide education to external agencies regarding the programs and services available at Thrive Behavioral Health.
• Work collaboratively with Thrive staff and clinicians to facilitate access to care and services.
• Provide crisis intervention and assessment in conjunction with emergency services.
• Provide debriefings at Thrive Behavioral Health and in community as needed.
• Provide consultation to community agencies (police, hospital, emergency room, schools).
• Perform client record reviews and provide consultation to program managers regarding potential clients.
• Complete all required documentation in accordance with Thrive policies.
• Maintain required levels of direct service.
• Collect data required for grants as needed.

Education, Experience and Competencies:

• Master's degree in mental health counseling, clinical psychology, social work or other related field required.
• Licensure in RI required.
• Minimum of one-year experience in the human service field working with adults, children, adolescents, and families to provide assessment, triage, and crisis intervention for mental health and substance abuse, including certification for hospitalization.
• Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) certification required; training available upon hire.
• Working knowledge of community resources and systems of care preferred

Certifications, Licenses Requirements:

• Valid driver's license and automobile insurance which meets Rhode Island minimum standards required, or the ability to obtain necessary transportation in order to perform the responsibilities/tasks of the job.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist individuals with disabilities in meeting the expectations of the position.

EEO/VET/LGBTQ+ Employer

Benefits:

• 3 weeks' vacation to start, increases to 4 weeks after 2 years of employment
• 10 sick days per year
• 1 Float day
• Birthday off
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid lunch
• Low-deductible medical insurance plan
• Dental insurance as low as $0/month
• Vision Insurance
• Company-paid life insurance worth 2x your annual salary + Long Term Disability
• 401k with 2% company match
• Optional Aflac, additional life insurance, and pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral bonuses

All employees are considered benefit eligible if their schedule is 17.5 hours per week or more. Time-off balances are pro-rated for part-time employees. Insurance plans remain the same regardless of FT or PT benefit eligibility.

Thrive believes in healthy work/life balance and a friendly/family working environment, whose values include Dignity, Respect, Teamwork and Professional Support and Development.

Reports To:

CLINICIAN reports directly to Access Program Manager and will be supervised according to Thrive Behavioral Health Supervision Policy.