BH Clinician - Clinical Faculty

Posted: Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Job Title: Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician and Coordinator - Family Residency Program

Reports To: FM Residency Medical Director, to include the BH Director

Department: Medical |
FLSA Status: Exempt |
Job Grade: Version Date:
September 19, 2023

About the Mission Thundermist's Mission - To improve the health of our patients and communities by delivering exceptional health care, removing barriers to that care, and advancing healthy lifestyles.

Vaccination Requirement (Effective September 1, 2021): All Thundermist employees are required to have an initial dose of vaccine to prevent Covid-19. Effective October 1, 2021, all employees of RI licensed health care facilities must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Employees may be deemed exempt from this requirement based on documentation from their health care provider.

The Family Medicine Residency Behavioral Health Clinical Coordinator is an integral part of the FM Residency Program providing clinical support and training to FM Residents. As part of a multidisciplinary treatment team, the Coordinator will assist the FM residents through integrated behavioral health (IBH) support including warm hand-offs, screening utilizing evidence-based tools, assessing, diagnosing and providing brief treatment. The IBH Clinician will develop curriculum for the Residents building skills in a trauma-informed, culturally responsive integrated treatment approach to patient care and communication.

The Clinician will participate in creating and supporting Resident wellness education and activities. The Clinician has advanced clinical and cultural competency expertise with diverse communities, including knowledge of community resources and needs. The BH Clinician will be embedded in the FM care team for 15 hours a week and maintain a clinic schedule of 21 (4 admin) hours/week.

• Provide case consultation and training to FM Residents
• Develop curriculum and provide training to Residents on Motivational Interviewing, CBT and other topics identified by Residents
• Provide support and resources for resident wellness
• Collaborate with Medical Leadership to conduct evaluations of residents integrated care skills

• Assess clinical emergencies, including risk of suicide and danger to others.
• Deliver 21 clinical hours of individual, group, couples and or family interventions
• Apply knowledge of Psychiatric Diagnosis (DSM 5 & ICD‑10) to perform and record mental status examinations and billing codes with assigned patient caseload.
• Apply knowledge of psychotherapy methodologies to provide individual, group, and family behavioral health counseling
• Provide referrals to appropriate resources and follow up as necessary.
• Obtain progress notes from outside providers involved in patient care.
• Engage and empower patients to understand their health issues and work closely with patients to take proactive measures that will result in positive outcomes.
• Duties can change as program requirements evolve.

• Perform timely and accurate record keeping in accordance with all Health Center requirements.
• Complete clear, specific, and behaviorally measurable treatment plans with assigned patients.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with Health Center employees, patients, community agencies and the public.
• Work in cooperation with co-workers and supervisory staff.
• Collaborate with team members resolving problems in a constructive manner.
• Maintain a willingness to listen to and respond to constructive feedback from supervisory personnel.
• Serve on Health Center committees and work groups as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned for which you are qualified.

This is a hybrid position, allowing duties to be performed from home, at the Woonsocket Thundermist site, or other locations as appropriate. Moderate physical activity; walking, sitting, standing. Typing and phone calls. Must have reliable access to transportation.

40 hours per week, 21 clinical hours, 4 administrative, 15 hours in IBH Clinical FM…