BH Link Masters Level Clinician (Full Time)

Community Care Alliance; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

AFLAC coverage

403b matching

FSA/DCA

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Licensure bonuses

Referral program

Bilingual premium

Parking/mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Community Care Alliance’s BH Link is seeking a Masters-Level Clinician to provide clinical assessment, crisis navigation, and referral coordination for adults in Rhode Island.

The role requires LCDP or master’s degree in counseling or related field, with preference for LCSW/LICSW/LMHC and QMHP training after entry. The position offers full-time hours across 1st-3rd shifts and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• LCDP or master’s degree in counseling or related human services field required.
• LCSW, LICSW, or LMHC preferred.
• QMHP training required after entry for masters-level applicants.
• Previous experience in behavioral health and crisis level of care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Available to cover clinical program needs on a regular or on-call basis.
• Assist clients in navigating the crisis and behavioral healthcare system through assessment and referral.
• Conduct mental status exams and client-centered clinical assessments.
• Determine appropriate diagnoses based on DSM-5.
• Apply ASAM criteria to secure insurance authorizations.
• Coordinate care to facilitate treatment and recovery connections.
• Provide client-centered referrals while screening for risk factors.
• Secure and maintain QMHP credentials within the first quarter of employment.
• Engage in solutions-focused referral processes for least restrictive care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams within and outside the BH Link program.
• Coordinate insurance authorizations and care coordination with other providers.

Skills

Rapport building

Clinical documentation

Verbal de-escalation

Team collaboration

Proactive and engaged

Multi-tasking

Multilingual (bonus)

Education

LCDP or master's degree in counseling or related human services field

LCSW, LICSW, or LMHC preferred

QMHP training after entry for masters-level applicants

Job description

BH Link Masters Level Clinician (Full Time)

1st, 2nd and 3rd shift

The BH Link is searching for enthusiastic clinicians and counselors who are looking to make a positive impact in the Rhode Island community! The BH Link provides an innovative 24/7 alternative to the emergency room for adults around RI who are in need of behavioral health crisis assessment and referral services. The role of the Masters-Level Clinician is to engage clients in clinical assessment and to assist in securing referrals by coordinating care with other local agencies and programs.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Available to cover clinical program needs on a regular or on-call basis.
• Help to assist all clients in navigating their current crisis and the behavioral healthcare system through consultation, assessment, and referral.
• Conduct mental status exam and client-centered clinical assessment.
• Determine appropriate diagnoses based on DSM-5.
• Apply proficiency with ASAM criteria to secure insurance authorizations on behalf of clients served.
• Engage in coordination of care to facilitate treatment and recovery connections on behalf of service recipients.
• Provide client centered referrals while also screening and assessing for risk factors that may impact the safety of the client or those around them.
• Secure and maintain QMHP credentials within the first quarter of employment (provided free of charge by CCA).
• Actively engage in solutions-focused referral processes that emphasize the least restrictive level of care possible.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams both within and outside of the BH Link program.
• Coordinate insurance authorizations and care coordination with other behavioral healthcare providers.

Desired Skills

• Able to quickly and effectively develop positive rapport with clients and other professionals.
• Excellent clinical documentation skills.
• Able to apply learned verbal de‑escalation techniques with clients in crisis.
• Works well in a team setting and communicates effectively with other professionals.
• Proactive and engaged when working with clients and co‑workers.
• Ability to multi‑task and prioritize effectively in fast‑paced environments.
• Multilingual professionals are encouraged to apply (and reimbursed accordingly).

Experience and Education

• LCDP or master's degree in counseling or related human services field required.
• LCSW, LICSW, or LMHC preferred.
• Previous experience in behavioral health and crisis level of care preferred.
• QMHP training required after entry for masters-level applicants.

Benefits

Community Care Alliance offers competitive salaries based on experience, skills and performance, a comprehensive benefits package, and great quality of work/life.

• Generous vacation, sick time and holidays.
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage as well as voluntary vision and AFLAC supplemental coverage.
• 403b with matching after 6 months of employment.
• Flexible Spending (FSA) and Dependent Care (DCA) accounts.
• Agency‑paid group life insurance; long‑term disability.
• Tuition reimbursement and licensure/certification bonuses.
• Employee referral program as well as bilingual skills premium.
• On‑site or nearby parking available at most buildings; mileage reimbursement for client and business related use of your personal vehicle.

About Us

Community Care Alliance provides an array of services and supports that are linked together so people can access help for their unique situations. Our goal is to help all members of our community become healthier, more self‑reliant and better informed to meet their economic, social and emotional challenges.

Community Care Alliance is an Affiliation/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.

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