Clinician, South County Academy

Family Service Of Rhode Island Inc; Exeter (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Service of Rhode Island (FSRI) is seeking a licensed clinical professional to provide diagnostic assessments and trauma-informed counseling to adolescent females in a structured, on-campus setting in Rhode Island.

The role collaborates with teachers and behavioral specialists, delivering individual, group and family therapies, including Trauma Systems Therapy and DBT, while supporting de-escalation and crisis interventions as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in human services required.
• Licensed in Rhode Island as Social Worker, LMFT, or Mental Health Counselor.
• Spanish speaking preferred.
• Proficiency in professional writing.

Responsibilities

• Participates in initial assessments for students and families.
• Completes treatment plans and provides ongoing trauma-informed treatment.
• Provides individual, group, and family therapy using TST/DBT.
• Facilitates clinical groups and family therapy sessions.
• Ensures HIPAA compliance and coordinates with multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Trauma-informed

Team collaboration

Crisis intervention

Professional writing

Spanish preferred

Education

Master's degree in human services

Tools

EHR software

Handle with Care

Job description

FSRI is always looking for candidates that want to make a positive impact on the community!Position Summary: South County Academy serves adolescent females ages 13–18 with complex educational, behavioral, and therapeutic needs. Our students live on campus and often come to us following previous placements through DCYF. They benefit from a highly structured, trauma-informed environment focused on healing, growth, and individualized support. The Clinicianworks collaboratively with the management team to ensure safety, stability and wellness of students in our care that have been placed through the Department of Children, Youth and Families. Responsible for providing diagnostic assessments and individual, group, and family counseling services for students. Collaborates on cases with behavioral specialists, teachers and other service providers to ensure appropriate delivery of services to youth and families. Provides emergency crisis intervention/assessment as needed and supports direct service staff in the implementation of evidence-based treatments such as Trauma Systems Therapy (TST) throughout the milieu.Specific Duties/Responsibilities:Participates and administrates students and family’s initial assessmentsCompletes treatment plans and provides ongoing treatment to students and families using a trauma informed, collaborative, and strength-based approachProvides clinical treatment using a variety of treatment modalities, including Trauma Systems Therapy and DBTFacilitates clinical groupsFacilitates family therapy and meets with caregivers at the school, community and in their homesParticipates in multidisciplinary treatment team surrounding the youth with natural supports and coordination of care both internally and externally to ensure youth is meeting their individual goalsEvaluates treatment progress on an ongoing basis.Provides emergency crisis intervention services with, and on behalf of, students and families as neededSupport the direct care staff such as behavioral specialists and teachers to implement skills from clinical treatmentsWork as part of a team to support the overall functioning of the program and ensure that all Policies and Procedures are followedEncourage positive environment and behavioral support by utilizing a restorative justice framework and principlesBecome trained, competent and able to perform emergency de-escalation and support strategies when applicableTeach client/family self-advocacy skillsBuild and maintain positive, working relationships with community organizations and service providersMaintain confidentiality of client/familyTransport client and family as neededProvide sensitivity to client/family cultural, ethnic, racial and socioeconomic issues and diversityServe as a positive role model to client and colleaguesComplete all professional and administrative documentation and forms in accordance with agency standards and within established guidelines and timeframesMaintains compliance with FSRI policies, including those relating to HIPAA and all state and federal agencies, including DCYFProficient in using an electronic health record as well as project-specific softwareParticipates in all meetings as required by the team, supervisors and that are necessary for the role both internally and externallyAttend and participate in all required program and agency trainingsProvide on-call coverage/support in conjunction with other members of the clinical team.Approaches all work through a trauma and diversity and inclusion lensPerforms additional responsibilities consistent with Agency needs, defined in consultation with supervisor(s)Qualifications:Master’s degree in human services (psychology, social work, marriage/family, etc.) requiredRequired to be eligible to be licensed in Rhode Island as a Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist or Mental Health CounselorProficiency in professional writingSkilled in operating various medical record software and hardware, word-processing, and database software programsSpanish Speaking preferred and is compensatedFlexible schedule with some eveningsAbility to work independently and part of a teamPhysical Requirements: This position requires residential and community visits, employees in this position must have the ability to:Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, registration and auto insuranceAbility to communicate effectivelyTravel to and from clients’ residence, community locations and office site, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevatorsAbility to lift up to 20lbsProvide emergency coverage; ratio to the programs as neededAbility to be trained in and implement de-escalation techniques utilizing Handle with Care when necessary.Don’t meet every single requirement? Here at FSRI, we’re dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about one of our career opportunities, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be the perfect fit for this or another opportunity!We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and work life benefits.Only together can we continue to grow and make a difference in our communities.Join our FAMILY today!Family Service of RI (FSRI) is a statewide organization with a 130 year track record of improving the health and well-being of children and families. We are passionate about our mission to advance opportunity and hope. FSRI’s diverse and inclusive teams – working across the Health, Healing, Home and Hope divisions, are experts in their fields, delivering strategies to positively impact lives. We provide services statewide, and currently operate in three locations in Providence; and four locations in East Providence, Smithfield and North Smithfield.Family Service of Rhode Island provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.FSRI determines pay based on a candidate's relevant and transferable experience, certifications, licenses, degree and language ability.