Clinical Therapist DOC Per Diem

TPC-Doc In Prison Sa; Town of Providence (NY); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable mental health organization in New York is seeking a Clinical Therapist Per Diem to conduct assessments for criminal offenders at the ACI, with the flexibility to set your own hours. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Social Work and relevant clinical experience. This position averages 8-16 hours per month and involves remote work. Lifelong learning and collaborative skills are essential.

Qualifications

• LICSW and/or LMHC is required.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively with consumers and professional staff.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments with criminal offenders.
• Perform comprehensive psychosocial assessments.
• Collaborate with other providers and agencies.

Skills

Effective communication

Crisis management

Clinical assessment

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Tools

Excel

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The Providence Center DOC is located at the ACI in Cranston, RI.

Job Summary:

The Providence Center DOC Clinical Therapist Per Diem will conduct psychosocial assessment with criminal offenders who are at the ACI or on home confinement. Position is Per Diem; set your own hours. Averages 8-16 hours per month. Inmate would be assessed at the ACI and the remainder of work would be done remotely.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct assessments with criminal offenders who have upcoming parole hearings, as assigned by The RI Parole Board.
• Perform a comprehensive psychosocial assessment of assigned clients.
• Treat consumers with respect.
• Perform in a calm and professional manner during crisis or emergency situations.
• Apply knowledge of Psychiatric Diagnosis (DSM V).
• Apply knowledge of criminogenic risk factors.
• Perform and record mental status examination.
• Assess clinical emergencies, including suicide and danger to others, and report to appropriate RIDOC personnel.
• Utilize parole and police reports, and other documents, provided by RI Parole Board.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with Center policy and legal requirements.
• Develop and present, verbally and in writing, a clear clinical formulation based on behavioral data and relevant theory while incorporating psychosocial and family issues.
• Use knowledge to determine appropriate treatment recommendations.
• Collaborate with other providers, agencies, and individuals in the consumers' network of care.
• Maintain knowledge and familiarity of mental health and/or substance abuse and other related community agencies.
• Communicate with RI Parole Board and RIDOC personnel.
• Perform record keeping in accordance with Health Information Services and other Center requirements.
• Complete biopsychosocial assessment which will be forwarded to Parole Board administrator via encrypted email.
• Update Excel spreadsheet which includes information about work performed each month.
• Attend mandatory in-service trainings and other trainings required for renewal of licensure.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with Center staff, consumers, RIDOC, and RI Parole Board.
• Communicate effectively in verbal and written formats.
• Work in cooperation with supervisory staff and be open to constructive criticism.
• Meetings with RI Parole Board upon request.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Social Work or related field and clinical experience. LICSW and/or LMHC is required.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively with consumers, TPC/CNE, RIDOC, and RI Parole Board employees.
• LICSW and/or LMHC is required.
• Position may require driving. Must have valid driver's license, registration, current inspection and insured automobile.

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.