Clinician- Emergency Services (Full Time)

Community Care Alliance; Woonsocket (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Medical and dental coverage

403b after 6 months

FSA and DCA accounts

Life insurance and long-term disabled

Job summary

Community Care Alliance is seeking a master’s-level clinician for full-time Emergency Services, 36 hours weekly, to respond to crises in office- and community-based settings. The ES team emphasizes anti-oppression and non-stigmatizing care for high-acuity clients.

The role requires crisis assessment, trauma-informed interventions, and collaboration with hospitals, law enforcement, and providers within a complex system. Flexibility for on-call and overtime is mentioned but not required.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to assess and intervene with clients in crisis.
• Trauma-informed care practices are applied in interventions.
• Comfort and familiarity with working within larger systems (hospitals, law enforcement, providers).
• Proficiency in completing biopsychosocial and crisis assessments using DSM-5, ASAM, and evidence-based tools.
• Minimum of one year in community mental health, Crisis Stabilization Unit, or inpatient psychiatric setting.

Skills

Crisis assessment and intervention

Trauma-informed care

Systems coordination

Biopsychosocial assessments (DSM-5, AS

Crisis intervention in high-acuity,

Education

Master's degree in social work / counseling / forensic psychology

Independent licensure (LCDP/LMHC/LICSW) preferred

QMHP certification preferred

Valid driver's license

Job description

Clinician-Emergency Services (Full Time)

Community Care Alliance is hiring a full-time (36 hours) Emergency Services (ES) masters-level clinician. ES is an interdisciplinary team of skilled and experienced behavioral health professionals. They respond to a variety of client crises in office- and community-based settings. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, creative, and nimble in responding to crisis situations, and will maintain an anti-oppression, non-stigmatizing approach while working with high-acuity, complex clients. This is a Monday-Friday daytime position, with opportunities for on-call and overtime hours available but never required.

Essential qualifications:

• Proven ability to assess and intervene with clients in crisis
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of trauma-informed care practices
• Comfort and familiarity working within larger systems (e.g., with clients, families, hospitals and other providers, law enforcement and first responders, and with other community partners)
• Demonstrated proficiency in completing biopsychosocial assessments and crisis assessments utilizing the DSM 5, ASAM, and evidence-based screening tools
• Minimum of one year employment in community mental health, Crisis Stabilization Unit, or an inpatient psychiatric setting

Education and licensing requirements:

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, forensic psychology, or related field
• Independent licensure strongly preferred (LCDP, LMHC, LICSW)
• Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) preferred - or the candidate will receive free, in-house training to obtain this certification
• Valid driver's license required

Benefits

• 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 Affirmative Action/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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