Behavioral Health Clinician
About the Role
Are you a licensed clinician who’s passionate about supporting adults in recovery from substance use disorders? Thundermist Health Center is looking for a Behavioral Health Clinician to join our Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) / Office Based Addiction Treatment (OBAT) team. You’ll carry a caseload of adults ages 18 and older who are receiving or seeking MAT services — conducting screenings, developing treatment plans, providing substance abuse counseling, and partnering closely with primary care physicians and Suboxone-waivered providers. Your patients may include moderate to high-risk adults with complex chronic conditions, poly-substance use disorders, and pregnant individuals. If you’re comfortable working with this population and motivated by Thundermist’s mission to deliver compassionate, community-based care, this is the role for you.
What You’ll Do
Clinical Assessment & Treatment
- Conduct patient screenings using standardized tools and perform behavioral health assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning
- Formulate individualized treatment plans based on assessments and provide substance abuse counseling and brief treatments
- Provide clinical and consultative treatment services that are strength-based and client-centered
- Conduct brief interventions or refer to Thundermist’s Integrated Behavioral Health department or community treatment providers as appropriate
- Respond to crises, assess need, formulate disposition, and implement appropriate care
Collaboration & Coordination
- Work in close partnership with primary care physicians, Suboxone-waivered providers, and the MAT/OBAT team
- Coordinate with clinical providers, social service providers, and care coordinators to support whole-person care
- Participate in professional activities including continuing education, clinical conferences, and community group engagement
Documentation & Compliance
- Document all aspects of screening, diagnosis, treatment, and referral in the EHR (eClinicalWorks)
- Complete all required documentation for treatment planning, billing, and licensure within required timeframes
- Ensure patient confidentiality at all times in accordance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 regulations
What We’re Looking For
You’re a clinician who meets patients where they are — without judgment, with skill, and with genuine investment in their recovery. You’re comfortable navigating complex presentations, collaborating with medical providers, and working in a fast-paced primary care environment. You bring clinical rigor and human warmth in equal measure.
- Master’s degree (MA, MFT, or MSW) required
- Eligible for Rhode Island state licensure: LICSW, LMFT, or LMHC
- Knowledge and ability to independently carry out behavioral health screening, diagnosis, assessment, treatment planning, and treatment or referral
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology and Medication Assisted Treatment
- Ability to work in a high-energy, fast-paced environment while maintaining a professional demeanor
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with patients, families, and internal and external staff
- A genuine commitment to patient-centered, high-quality care for diverse and underserved populations, with an authentic passion for health equity and community health
Preferred:
- Previous experience in a primary care setting, ideally in an FQHC
- Experience treating patients diagnosed with substance use disorders or addictions
- Oral and written proficiency in English and Spanish
Schedule & Locations
This is a full-time (40 hours/week) position, Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day, based at a Thundermist location. Your schedule includes clinical supervision (if needed), a weekly Behavioral Health team meeting, a 30-minute lunch, and dedicated administration time.
Benefits at Thundermist Health Center
Full-Time Employees Working 40+ Hours/Week
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance ($75,000) and Long-Term Disability — at no cost
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Health FSA up to $3,300 / Dependent Care FSA up to $5,000)
- Retirement Plan with 1:1 employer match up to 4%
- Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity
- Wellness Reimbursement up to $200/year
- PTO starting at 22 days, increasing with tenure, plus 6 paid holidays
Work Environment
- Onsite at a Thundermist location in an ambulatory clinical setting
- Moderate physical activity: walking, standing, stooping, and occasional lifting
- Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens, respiratory disease, infectious diseases, and other biohazardous materials requiring universal standard precautions
Our Values
Everything we do at Thundermist is guided by five core values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Community, and Caring. If those resonate with you, you’ll feel at home here.
Ready to join a team that truly cares?
Apply today.
Thundermist Health Center is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
