Clinician MRSS (Mobile Response and Stabilization Services)

Newport Mental Health; Middletown, Northern (RI, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks PTO to start

Up to 11 paid holidays

1 paid Flex Holiday

Paid personal days

Paid sick time

Bilingual pay incentive

Medical, dental, vision

FSA and Dependent Care Accounts

403(b) retirement

Company-paid life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Newport Mental Health in Middletown, RI seeks a licensed clinician for Crisis Stabilization Services to perform assessments, deliver direct care, and act as a clinical consultant to a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in a clinical field and LICSW preferred (LCSW/LMHC considered), with a minimum of two years of clinical experience and credentialing within 2 months. The role supports recovery-oriented, person-centered care.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in social work, psychology, counseling, family therapy or a related clinical field.
• Licensed at the independent practice level preferred (LICSW); LCSW/LMHC will be considered.
• Minimum of two years of clinical work experience.
• Credentialed or eligible to be credentialed as a Qualified Mental Health Professional within 2 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis response services including risk assessment, crisis intervention, stabilization and counseling, and hospitalization assessment.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments including initial intakes and ongoing assessments.
• Develop person-centered recovery plans with service recipients.
• Provide clinical consultation to case management staff.
• Complete agency records with collaborative documentation.
• Refer clients to other agencies and coordinate with law enforcement, schools, medical facilities, and inpatient units.
• Provide group, individual, and family therapy as required.
• Participate in team communications to ensure appropriate services and outcomes.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Assessment

Group therapy

Education

Master’s degree in social work/psychology/counseling

Job description

Description

MRSS Clinician

Salary Range: $90,000-$100,000 annually

Location: Middletown, RI

Schedule: Full Time/ 37.5 hours/week

WHY JOIN NEWPORT MENTAL HEALTH?

At Newport Mental Health, we invest in our employees by offering competitive pay, exceptional time-off benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive, mission-driven culture.

What We Offer…

• 3 weeks of paid time off (PTO) to start, with additional PTO for Director-level roles
• Up to 11 paid holidays each year
• 1 paid Flex Holiday each year
• Separate paid personal days
• Separate paid sick time
• $3,000 annual bilingual pay incentive
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care Accounts
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Company-paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources

*Benefits and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours, and employment status; additional criteria may apply to certain benefits and incentives.

WHO WE ARE…

Newport Mental Health (NMH) is a progressive high-energy organization that uses state of the art person-centered recovery approach to help individuals recover from mental illness and substance use disorders. NMH extends its trauma informed evidence-based services to children, adolescents, adults, and families. Our services vary from outreach, specialized programs, mental health, school-based therapy, substance use therapy, community-based therapy, and outpatient.

For more information visit our website: www.newportmentalhealth.org

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR…

Mission- Aligned: You are excited to be a part of Newport Mental Health’s mission to improve the lives of our clients living and working in Newport County by providing the highest quality of care.

Ally: You intentionally foster belonging, personal growth, and empowerment for all. You’re a strong advocate for the BIPOC, LQBTQIA+, Woman, Veteran, and other underrepresented communities.

Solution Orientated: You are driven to think of different approaches to narrow the gap which leads to positive and effective changes.

Time Management: You are a conscious planner and a thoughtful decision maker who adheres to deadlines.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING (ESSENTIAL DUTIES) …

We are seeking licensed clinicians to provide assessment and treatment in our Crisis Stabilization Services team. In this position you will have a critical role both delivering direct services and as a clinical consultant to the multi-disciplinary team.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in crisis response services providing risk assessment, crisis intervention, stabilization and counseling, and assessment for hospitalization.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments including initial intakes and on-going assessments.
• Work with service recipients to create person-centered recovery plans.
• Provide clinical consultation and guidance to case management staff.
• Complete all agency records utilizing a collaborative documentation approach.
• Serve as a client advocate with appropriate and timely referrals to other agencies, provide consultation and follow-up communication with law enforcement agencies, community agencies, schools, medical facilities, and inpatient units.
• Provide group, individual, and family therapy to clients as required.
• Actively participate in team communication processes that ensure appropriate services and outcomes.

Requirements

WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU…

• Master’s Degree in social work, psychology, counseling, family therapy or a related clinical field.
• Licensed at the independent practice level as defined by the Rhode Island Department of Health (LICSW) preferred. LCSW and LMHC will also be considered.
• Minimum of two years of clinical work experience.
• Credentialed or eligible to be credentialed as a Qualified Mental Health Professional through the Department of BHDDH within 2 months of employment.
• Has knowledge base and can access all resources for hospitalization and crisis stabilization/hospital diversion.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a positive and genuine outlook about change with a belief that people can achieve positive outcomes.
• This position may require a flexible schedule.

Newport Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.