Clinician/RN Community Diversion - Providence EMS Per Diem

Care New England Health System; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Clinician/RN for a per diem role in community diversion services. This position involves supporting local EMS and law enforcement by providing essential triage and assessment for individuals in crisis. You will play a vital role in educating community agencies and first responders, ensuring that individuals receive the care they need. With a focus on collaboration, you will help develop training programs and community outreach initiatives. If you are passionate about making a difference in mental health and community support, this role offers a flexible schedule and the chance to work closely with dedicated professionals in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or RN required with 2 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to perform clinical and administrative functions effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide triage and assessment services for psychiatric crises.
• Collaborate with community agencies and first responders.
• Facilitate training and outreach programs for community support.

Skills

Clinical Assessment

Crisis Intervention

Community Outreach

Collaboration with First Responders

Training and Education

Education

Master’s Degree in Human Services

Registered Nurse (RN)

Tools

Health Information Services

Job description

Clinician/RN Community Diversion - Providence EMS Per Diem

Department: TPC-Acute Care Services Site.

Operating Unit: The Providence Center

Location: Providence, RI

Job ID: 17626

Job Status: Per Diem

Shift: Other

Schedule: Flex evenings

Job Summary:

The Providence Center Clinician/RN - Community Diversion - Providence EMS - PER DIEM supports and maintains a relationship with Providence EMS/Fire and Police Departments by performing a range of clinical and administrative functions under the direction of the Supervisor.

Provide triage and assessment services for individuals in the community experiencing a psychiatric or substance-related crisis.

Work closely with and provide education and training (individual and/or group) to community agencies, the police department, the fire department, and other first responders.

Provide outreach to appropriately referred individuals who have experienced a behavioral health event; coordinate and bridge services to behavioral health providers.

Hours: Per Diem - Flex Weekday Evenings and Weekends 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Provide and coordinate with fire, police, and first responders for the provision of triage and assessment services for individuals in the community experiencing a psychiatric crisis.
2. Identify and develop diversion opportunities and/or hospitalization for identified persons.
3. Work closely with TPC Acute Care Programs – Emergency Services, Engagement and Diversion, Crisis Stabilization Unit, and other teams as appropriate to coordinate care and services.
4. Facilitate collaborative relationships with the fire department, police department, and other first responders. Identify and develop training as appropriate for same.
5. Serve as a community liaison for Community Diversion with community agencies.
6. Collaborate with marketing to develop a communication plan to promote and market the Community Diversion program.
7. Represent the Community Diversion program in both internal and external meetings for the organization.
8. Organize and support the team’s daily delivery of service. Meet program goals/standards of care in accordance with Center policies and BHDDH regulations.
9. Treat consumers with respect; promote their dignity, accept their values and lifestyles, and maintain their confidentiality in accordance with Center policy and legal requirements.
10. Be flexible in regard to providing services within the timeframe and schedule required to best support the Fire/EMS Department and the needs of the community.
11. Perform record keeping in accordance with Health Information Services and other Center requirements.
12. Complete required assessment, hospitalization, and emergency certification forms, progress notes, and grant-related data tracking as applicable.
13. Develop and implement a plan of care with ongoing consumer input.
14. Follow required office procedures in a cooperative manner.
15. Attend trainings, case presentations, and conferences.
16. Provide feedback to staff on the content of educational programs attended.
17. Attend mandatory in-service trainings and other trainings required.
18. Participate in the education of other Center staff.
19. Maintain cooperative relationships with Center staff, consumers, community agencies, and the public.
20. Communicate with various local agencies and other departments or teams at The Center.

Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Master’s Degree in Human Services field or RN required.

Two years of relevant experience in direct care with the psychiatrically disabled population and/or in a similar social service agency.

Insured auto required.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions; Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

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.