Licensed Clinical Therapist

BHMG Lifespan Physician Group, Inc., d/b/a Brown Health Medical Group; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health in Rhode Island seeks a Licensed Clinical Therapist to evaluate, diagnose, and treat geriatric outpatients, applying social work methods to restore functioning. The role reports to the Director of Psychiatry and exemplifies the organization’s values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence in daily practice.

The position requires a Master’s in Social Work and RI licensure (LICSW/LMHC), and involves collaboration with medical staff and community resources to

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work and licensed through the RI Department of Health as a LICSW or LMHC.
• Eligible for credentialing to provide independent psychotherapy (individual and family).
• Experience addressing geriatric outpatient populations preferred.
• Analytical and therapy skills to evaluate patients and plan treatment.
• Ability to interact effectively with patients, families, medical staff and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Completes full biopsychosocial evaluations on patients in the Department of Psychiatry outpatient program with a primary focus on geriatric patients.
• Provides consultation regarding patient's background, psycho-social functioning and needs to medical and support staff.
• Develops treatment plans and initiates clinical intervention, utilizing individual and group treatment modalities.
• Participates as a team member in conferences concerning patients with other health care personnel and community agencies.
• Assists patients and families in understanding and following medical and social work recommendations.
• Assesses patient and family advocacy needs and coordinates advocacy activities in hospital and community.

Skills

Spanish language

Empathy

Education

MSW degree

LICSW or LMHC license

Job description

Requirement

• Must be Spanish speaking

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director of Psychiatry, the Licensed Clinical Therapist (L.I.C.S.W.) evaluates, diagnoses and treats a wide range of psycho-social problems, applying individual clinical social work skills in order to assist patients and their families in the resolution of personal and environmental problems, attributable to mental or physical illness, which prevent them from achieving their highest level of psycho-social functioning. The primary focus of this role will be treating geriatric outpatients. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completes full biopsychosocial evaluations on patients in the Department of Psychiatry outpatient program with a primary focus on geriatric patients.
• Provides consultation regarding patient's background, psycho-social functioning and needs to medical and support staff, in order to assist in planning a comprehensive care program for the patient. This may involve case management, referral to protective agencies, and obtaining resources for those patients who require a higher level of care in the community.
• Develops treatment plans and initiates clinical intervention, utilizing individual and group treatment modalities, and analyzes course and results of treatment.
• Participates as a team member in conferences concerning patients with other health care personnel and community agencies.
• Assists patients and families in understanding, accepting and following medical and social work recommendations designed to restore the patient to optimum functioning within their capacity.
• Assesses patient and family advocacy needs, and coordinates appropriate advocacy activities within the hospital and in the community with an emphasis on self-determination for the client system.
• As relevant to clinical assignment, remains current on available community resources, and accesses them as needed.
• Maintains and enhances professional expertise through appropriate educational activities. May attend training for specific areas of clinical responsibility.
• Participates in quality assurance activities in accordance to department, hospital and The Joint Commission standards.
• Adheres to departmental and hospital policies and procedures to maintain a safe environment of care.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Social Work and licensed through the RI Department of Health as a L.I.C.S.W. or L.M.H.C.
• Must be eligible for credentialing to provide independent psychotherapy, both individual and family.
• Training and experience necessary to address the specific needs of the patients served in assigned area of responsibility; this includes issues relating to age and stage of development and their particular special needs and cultural patterns of the patient populations being served.
• Analytical and therapy skills necessary to evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, initiate therapy and evaluate results.
• Ability to effectively interact with patients, families, medical staff and outside agencies in providing services.

EXPERIENCE

• At least one year of professional clinical experience is required; outpatient behavioral health experience preferred.

Pay Range: $67,724.80-$111,716.80

EEO Statement: Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location: LPG-East Providence-950 Warren Ave - 950 Warren Avenue East Providence, Rhode Island 02914

Work Type: M-F 8:00am-5:00pm

Work Shift: Day

Daily Hours: 8 hours

Driving Required: No

As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island.

Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families. Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself.