Geriatric Behavioral Health Clinician

Pace-Organization-of-Rhode-Island-; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pace Organization of Rhode Island is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist (LICSW or master’s level with licensure) to provide assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic interventions for participants in the PACE program. The role reports to the Social Work & Behavioral Health Manager and requires active engagement across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, counseling individuals and groups, coordinating care, and maintaining

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to exercise independent judgement.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with multiple professional disciplines.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite or related software.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate participants referred by the IDT using reviews, interviews, observation and tools.
• Assess participants and develop diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Counsel participants individually or in groups.
• Guide participants in developing coping skills and strategies.
• Evaluate counseling effectiveness and progress toward objectives.
• Serve as a behavioral health resource to the social work team.
• Participate in organizational behavioral health projects and meetings.
• Conduct screenings and coordinate care with the team to tailor interventions.
• Provide care plan integration and crisis intervention as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and accurate documentation in the EHR.
• Travel to PACE-RI sites and community settings as required.

Skills

Confidentiality

Independent judgement

English proficiency

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Pace Organization of Rhode Island is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist (LICSW or master’s level with licensure) to provide assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic interventions for participants in the PACE program. The role reports to the Social Work & Behavioral Health Manager and requires active engagement across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, counseling individuals and groups, coordinating care, and maintaining