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Masters-Level Clinician – Full Time Schedule Options!
Location: BH Link (East Providence)
The BH Link is searching for enthusiastic clinicians and counselors who are looking to make a positive impact in the Rhode Island community! The BH Link provides an innovative 24/7 alternative to the emergency room for adults around RI who are in need of behavioral health crisis assessment and referral services. The role of the Masters-Level Clinician is to engage clients in clinical assessment and to assist in securing referrals by coordinating care with other local agencies and programs.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Help to assist all clients in navigating their current crisis and the behavioral healthcare system through consultation, assessment, and referral.
- Conduct mental status exam and client-centered clinical assessment.
- Determine appropriate diagnoses based on DSM-5.
- Apply proficiency with ASAM criteria to secure insurance authorizations on behalf of clients served.
- Engage in coordination of care to facilitate treatment and recovery connections on behalf of service recipients.
- Provide client centered referrals while also screening and assessing for risk factors that may impact the safety of the client or those around them.
- Secure and maintain QMHP credentials within the first quarter of employment (provided free of charge by CCA).
- Actively engage in solutions-focused referral processes that emphasize the least restrictive level of care possible.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams both within and outside of the BH Link program.
- Coordinate insurance authorizations and care coordination with other behavioral healthcare providers.
Desired Skills:
- Able to quickly and effectively develop positive rapport with clients and other professionals.
- Excellent clinical documentation skills.
- Able to apply learned verbal de-escalation techniques with clients in crisis.
- Works well in a team setting and communicates effectively with other professionals.
- Proactive and engaged when working with clients and co-workers.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Multilingual professionals are encouraged to apply (and reimbursed accordingly).
Experience and Education:
- LCDP or Master's degree in counseling or related human services field required.
- LCSW, LICSW, or LMHC preferred.
- Previous experience in behavioral health and crisis level of care preferred.
- QMHP training required after entry for masters-level applicants.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $33.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you familiar with the DSM-V?
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Do you speak any languages fluently besides English? If so, what languages?
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Have you read the job description and understand/agree with the job responsibilities?
- Is there anything you would like to add about yourself or your experience related to this role?
- Are you an LCDP or have an MA in counseling or related human services field?
- Do you have an LCSW?
- Are you an LICSW?
- Are you an LMHC?
- Are you QMHP certified?
Experience:
- Behavior management: 1 year (Preferred)
- Crisis intervention: 1 year (Preferred)
- Mental health counseling: 1 year (Preferred)
- substance use disorder: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
