Community Clinical Therapist or RN Providence Police Day Shift $5,000 retention bonus

Care New England Health System; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Clinical Therapist to deliver vital outpatient crisis services in the Providence area. This role involves in-person assessments, collaboration with community agencies, and providing support during psychiatric crises. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in crisis intervention and assessment, ensuring that individuals receive the necessary care. With a focus on community health, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact while working closely with first responders and mental health organizations. Join a dedicated team committed to enhancing the well-being of individuals in need.

Benefits

$5,000 sign-on bonus

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Master's degree in Social Work required.
• 5+ years experience in crisis intervention preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient crisis services and in-person assessments.
• Coordinate with police and first responders for triage services.
• Maintain records in accordance with health information services.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Assessment skills

Triage skills

Knowledge of psychotropic medications

Community resource knowledge

Education

Registered Nurse

Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling

Job description

Clinical Therapist/RN Community-Providence Police Day Shift $5,000 sign on bonus

Department: TPC-Acute Care Services Site.

Operating Unit: The Providence Center

Location: Providence, RI

Job ID: 18172

Job Status: Full Time

Shift: Days

Schedule: Mon.-Fri.

This position is eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Job Summary:

The Providence Center Clinical Therapist Community-Providence Police Day Shift will provide outpatient crisis services for consumers by appearing for in-person assessments in the Providence area community. The clinician will be available to work weekend and holiday shifts, stationed at the Providence Police Station but responding into the community for behavioral health assessments.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Evaluate referrals of TPC consumers (any active or inactive consumer of TPC, any employee and/or family member of a TPC Employee Assistance Program (EAP) contract, any member of a health plan/TPC contract, any uninsured Providence resident with a serious psychiatric disability, and also the homeless and transient uninsured).
2. Confer with community agencies (police, rescue, other emergency rooms), and private health plans requesting behavioral health consultations as appropriate.
3. Receive and evaluate all appropriately referred clients with behavioral health needs, and make appropriate recommendations regarding treatment and hospitalization according to established clinical protocol.
4. Provide for and coordinate with fire, police and first responders for the provision of triage and assessment services for individuals in the Providence community experiencing a psychiatric/behavioral health crisis.
5. Identify and develop diversion opportunities and/or hospitalization for identified persons.
6. Provide supportive counseling as necessary to consumer, family and/or significant others.
7. Consult and make recommendations to the hospital Emergency Department Attending Physician on the appropriate disposition of psychiatric crises of TPC consumers.
8. Confer with other Center staff involved with the care of a Center consumer.
9. Provide Day Emergency Services with reports and records of consumers who received treatment during the after hours.
10. Perform recordkeeping in accordance with Health Information Services (HIS) and other Center requirements within required time frames.
11. Adhere to Infection Control protocols.
12. Maintain active involvement in professional and lay mental health organizations in the community.
13. Maintain cooperative relationships with consumers, staff, hospital personnel, outside agencies and the public.
14. Attend trainings, case presentations and conferences.

Requirements:

1. Registered Nurse and/or Master's degree or above in Social Work, Counseling or related field required.
2. Five years experience in assessment, triage, and crisis intervention of individuals with serious psychiatric disability or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
3. QMHP eligibility required.
4. Ability to handle crisis situations in a calm and responsible manner; knowledge of psychotropic medications, community resources, as well as knowledge of Center EAP and other health plans which contract with The Center to provide emergency services.