Clinical Therapist CCBHC $5,000 retention bonus

The Providence Center; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus of $5,000

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Providence, Rhode Island, is seeking a Clinical Therapist to deliver individual, group, and family therapy. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, creating treatment plans, and crisis intervention. The ideal candidate should possess a Master's degree in related fields and hold the necessary Rhode Island licensure. The role may require travel within the community and offers a $5,000 retention bonus.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field required.
• Must have Rhode Island licensure as a mental health professional.
• Experience in the Human Services field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy for clients.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Collaborate with care teams and community agencies.

Skills

Crisis assessment

Risk management

Effective communication

Bilingual proficiency

Education

Master's Degree in Human Services, Psychology, or related field

Rhode Island licensure (LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, etc.)

Tools

Electronic medical records

Evidence-based therapy tools

Job description

Clinical Therapist CCBHC $5,000 retention bonus

The Clinical Therapist CCBHC ACT II Team 1E provides individual, group, and family therapy for clients with mental health and/or substance use concerns. This role includes conducting comprehensive assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and delivering evidence‑based interventions to support recovery. The therapist responds to crises, coordinates care with internal teams and community partners, and ensures compliance with documentation, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide individual, group, and family therapy for mental health and/or substance use issues using various treatment modalities, including evidence‑based practices.

Provide services to assigned caseload of clients, ensuring service intensity meets program standards, including required in‑person contacts provided in both office‑ and community‑based settings. Also provides services to other clients in need at Center programs. (See addendum for program standards).

Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and mental status examinations. Provide evaluations and monthly reporting requirements to external agencies.

Develop, present and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the care team, clients and their families as appropriate.

Identify, assess and respond to clinical emergencies and crisis situations, including suicide risk and danger to others. Perform crisis intervention and risk management as needed, escalating to appropriate resources when indicated (Qualified Mental Health Professionals/QMHPs or Emergency Services). For Clinical Therapists that are QMHPs, they complete crisis evaluations as indicated.

Collaborate with the care team, other providers, and community agencies to coordinate care.

Use psychiatric consultation and determine appropriate levels of care within the continuum.

Apply knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses, as outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision (DSM‑5‑TR), in clinical practice.

Attend team meetings and case reviews to share updates and collaboratively address client challenges.

Conduct home visits, school meetings, and community outreach to support clients in their natural environments.

Assist clients with daily activities and life skills through modeling and providing education to promote independence.

This includes medication management and budgeting as appropriate.

Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely records of all client interactions and services provided, including clinical documentation as required.

Ensure compliance with agency policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.

Transport clients safely to appointments and activities as needed.

Foster cooperative relationships with staff, clients, and community partners.

Attend trainings and case presentations, and complete professional development activities necessary to maintain valid licensure/certification.

Serve on committees and participate in agency initiatives as assigned.

Perform other duties as assigned to support client goals and program needs.

Requirements:

Master's Degree Required

Field of Study: Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field.

Experience in Human Services field preferred.

Rhode Island licensure required: LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMHC‑A, LMFT, or LMFT‑A; certification as Principal Counselor or Counselor accepted in lieu of licensure.

Must have valid driver's license, registration, current inspection sticker and insured auto.

Eligibility for Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) designation preferred

Manual dexterity and mobility required. While performing the major responsibilities of this position, the incumbent must be able to regularly sit, stand or walk, and occasionally reach for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to lift, push, move and/or carry supplies or equipment up to 25 pounds, and occasionally be able to bend, stoop, crouch or kneel.

This position may be based at various Center locations, community or client home settings.

Knowledge and understanding of the characteristics of individuals with mental health issues, their families, and family systems.

Experience with various treatment modalities, including evidence‑based therapies and standardized tools such as PHQ‑9, C‑SSRS, etc.

Skilled in crisis assessment, risk management, and de‑escalation.

Ability to maintain professionalism and calm demeanor during emergencies.

Knowledge of community resources.

Proficiency in documentation and electronic record‑keeping systems, including ability to document in electronic medical records.

Capable of working collaboratively with community partners and in a team environment.

Excellent organizational, problem‑solving, and time management skills.

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to convey information clearly and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, representatives from outside agencies and the public.

Ability to build rapport and establish trust with diverse individuals and community partners.

Cultural competence and commitment to providing equitable and inclusive services.

Highly motivated, independent, and self‑directed.

Ability to travel within the community with reliable transportation.

Bilingual preferred. For positions designated as bilingual (Bil), proficiency in the required language is mandatory, and the language assessment must be passed no later than 30 days of starting the role.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job‑specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case‑by‑case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.