Behavioral Health Lead (LICSW) — Integrated Care Leader

RI Primary Care; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhode Island Primary Care Physician’s Corporation (RIPCMG) seeks an experienced Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) to lead its Behavioral Health program within a growing integrated care model. The role blends direct patient care with leadership across two organizations, guiding workflows, referrals, and regulatory compliance.

The Behavioral Health Lead will supervise LCSWs/LICSWs, ensure utilization of evidence-based practices, and manage billing contracts.

Qualifications

• MSW degree required and accredited.
• Active LICSW license in Rhode Island.
• Five+ years of post-master’s clinical experience; preference for integrated primary care.
• Experience supervising licensed clinicians; licensure-track supervision eligibility.
• Knowledge of behavioral health billing, payor rules, and RI regulatory requirements.
• Experience treating children, adolescents, and adults.
• Familiarity with measurement-based care, suicide risk assessment, and safety planning.

Responsibilities

• Carry a longitudinal panel of patients requiring psychotherapy, including assessment, treatment planning, and individual/family/group therapy.
• Deliver integrated behavioral health within primary care, including warm handoffs and same-day consults.
• Manage Collaborative Care caseload; track patients and coordinate with psychiatric consultants.
• Communicate treatment recommendations to primary care clinicians and update care plans.
• Conduct suicide and safety risk assessments and coordinate with crisis resources when needed.
• Coordinate referrals to higher levels of care and align care across different models.
• Meet productivity targets and maintain accurate time logs for billing and compliance.
• Provide clinical supervision and participate in staffing, hiring, and training decisions.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Integrated care experience

Measurement-based care

CBT/DBT/TF-CBT skills

Crisis risk assessment

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

LICSW license

Job description

Rhode Island Primary Care Physician’s Corporation (RIPCMG) seeks an experienced Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) to lead its Behavioral Health program within a growing integrated care model. The role blends direct patient care with leadership across two organizations, guiding workflows, referrals, and regulatory compliance.

The Behavioral Health Lead will supervise LCSWs/LICSWs, ensure utilization of evidence-based practices, and manage billing contracts.