Sr Clinical Therapist

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SUMMARY:

To provide diagnostic and treatment services to an assigned caseload of children, adolescents, adults, and families and to establish links with other community services. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done.

The core Success Factors include:
Instill Trust and Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate.

• Conduct a thorough diagnostic assessment by the fourth session with the client and written in the record according to department policies.
• Develop Treatment Plan in accordance with department policies and procedures manual and follows DSM IV diagnosis by the fifth session.
• Develop Treatment plan to be measurable and objective, completed and signed by family within first five sessions.
• Achieve assigned 100% productivity at the end of each fiscal year.
• Update Treatment plan at least every three months with 12 session reviews occurring regularly.
• Maintain progress notes and documentation in accordance with department policies (e.g., DAP format) and meet deadlines (e.g., same-day notes).
• Complete termination evaluation within 15 days of termination.
• Adhere to MIS time table (weekly progress notes input by 10 a.m. on Monday).
• Complete billing paperwork on time to ensure reimbursement.
• Maintain minimum hours per week of direct contact with clients (individual, family, group, or collateral) as determined by policy.
• Attend required supervision and meetings and be prepared to participate as scheduled.
• Participate in consultation, education, and committees as required by department and program management.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned or needed.

• Master's Degree in social work from an accredited school of social work.
• Rhode Island licensure (LCSW) or obtain within six months of initial employment; must apply and successfully obtain LICSW and/or ACSW during appropriate timetable.
• Active pursuit of credentialing for certification in substance abuse (LCDP).
• Documentation of field placement in a Human Service Agency and supervision by a Master's level clinician, or employment in a clinical setting with weekly supervision by a Master's level supervisor.
• Valid driver's license and ability to use a vehicle during normal working hours (or other approved transportation).
• CPR training within 90 days of employment and annual renewal.
• Knowledge of mental health issues and substance abuse; ability to use multiple treatment modalities (crisis intervention, family therapy, group skills).
• Strong time management, interpersonal, and communication skills.

• Knowledge of community agencies for referrals and treatment planning.
• Ability to organize time and schedule; effective written and oral communication.
• Ability to complete all required trainings and certifications.

• Maintain client confidentiality and follow agency ethics and codes of conduct.
• Respect sensitive/private information and access only as necessary.

• Regularly use hands, talk, and hear; may require walking, sitting, reaching, standing, and lifting up to 10 pounds.
• Occasionally work in outside weather conditions; normal noise level is moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made under ADA guidelines.

• Location:
  
  Newport Hospital - 11 Friendship Street, Newport, RI 02840
• Work Type:
  Monday to Friday, 5pm to 1:30am
• Work Shift:
  
  Evening
• Daily
  
  Hours:
  
  8 hours
• Driving
  
  Required:
  
  No
• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider;
  Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care

Pay Range: $60,211.42-$99,331.96

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location:

Newport Hospital - 11 Friendship Street Newport, Rhode Island 02840

Note:

This description only reflects the duties and responsibilities of this role as of the date hereof. It is not intended to be exhaustive and may be changed at any time without notice.