Stabilization Behavior Coach Youth & Family

STABILIZATION BEHAVIORAL COACH

YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES

FULL TIME - NON-EXEMPT

Thrive Behavioral Health, the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic for 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:

Provides urgent in-person crisis response and stabilization services to individuals and families experiencing a Mental Health Crisis.

Schedule: Mon-Fri, First Shift

Location: Warwick, RI

Pay Information: Starting at $25/hr, depending on experience.

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.

• Provide in‑person response with the Stabilization Clinician to clients/family who are experiencing a Mental Health Crisis.
• Collaborate in the development of a Person‑Centered Safety and Support Plan in collaboration with the client and family.
• Provide skills coaching for the client and family.
• Provide short‑term in‑home and community‑based crisis stabilization to clients and families over a 30‑day timeframe.
• Collaborate with Thrive's Mobil Crisis Team to immediately begin stabilization to prevent hospitalization.
• Provide Parenting Education and support as needed.
• Provide support to families for any issues related to basic needs, insurance coverage, etc. as needed.
• Collaborate with staff in the Youth & Family unit to provide additional supports to families to prevent hospitalization.
• Complete all relevant documentation as required by Thrive.
• Attend weekly Youth & Family team meetings.
• Attend weekly Crisis Behavioral Health Team meetings.
• Participate in rotating on‑call schedule including weekends and evenings. An on‑call stipend will be provided.
• In‑person response may be required for on‑call.
• Complete and obtain Safety Care Certification (provided by Thrive)
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
• Carry and enliven a positive Thrive image consistent with the Thrive's Guiding Principles and professional code of ethics.

• Bachelor's degree in mental health, psychology, social work or other related field required.
• Minimum of 2‑year experience in the human services field working with adults, children, adolescents, and families.
• Experience in Applied Behavior Analysis preferred.
• Working knowledge of community resources and systems of care preferred.

• 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.
• Training and certification in (SOAR) SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery preferred but not required.

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.

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