Licensed Clinical Therapist - I/DD

Brown University Health; Pawtucket (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Licensed Clinical Therapist to provide essential outpatient therapy for youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). This role involves conducting comprehensive evaluations, formulating treatment plans, and delivering individual and group therapy. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of behavioral health treatment strategies and possess the ability to effectively communicate with clients and families. Join a team that values trauma-informed and culturally competent care, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you serve.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a related mental health field required.
• Independent licensure necessary for practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient therapy to youth and adults with I/DD.
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and prepare treatment plans.

Skills

Behavioral Health Treatment

Trauma-Informed Care

Cultural Competence

Effective Communication

Risk Assessment

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Independent Licensure (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT)

Job description

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Provides outpatient therapy to youth and adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD) who have behavioral health disorders and their families. Clinician must be knowledgeable of effective behavioral health treatment strategies with this population and community resources to support their needs.

Responsibilities:

· Demonstrates understanding of child, adolescent, and adult development, particularly as it relates to individuals with I/DD.

· Adheres to trauma-informed, recovery-focused, culturally-competent, and consumer and family-driven principles of care.

· Conducts comprehensive evaluations to formulate accurate diagnoses, determine psychological status and level of risk, and determine treatment and educational interventions.

· Prepares comprehensive treatment plans that address the needs identified in the clinical evaluation.

· Provides individual psychotherapy, family therapy, group therapy, and psycho-education in accordance with treatment plan goals.

· Communicates with other providers, including primary care physicians to coordinate care.

· Applies diagnostic and treatment strategies that are considered evidence-based strategies.

· Is alert and responsive to client issues and behaviors. Modifies treatment planning to meet client needs and changes in situation. Documents with client, if possible, treatment implementation and related issues in progress notes and/or treatment plan review documents.

· Completes assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries according to clinical standards and required timelines.

· Identifies family needs that can be supported through other community-based resources, maintaining familiarity with the eligibility requirements of those resources and methods of referral.

· Identifies indicators of abuse and neglect.

· Conducts risk assessments for potential client harm to self or others.

· Maintains knowledge of psychiatric medications and works with prescribing professionals to assess and address the needs of clients, assisting them in adhering to medication protocols and obtaining refills.

· Maintains required productivity hours for billable services, which will include some late afternoon and evening hours.

Other information:

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

· Master’s Degree in social work, marriage/family counseling, rehabilitation counseling, mental health counseling, or a related mental health field.

· Independent licensure, including LICSW, LMHC, LMFT, or Licensed Clinical Psychologist

· Experience working with youth and adults with I/DD who have behavioral health disorders and their families using best practice treatment protocols.

· Credentialed on insurance panels (Gateway will facilitate)

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Flexible schedule that enables evening and weekend hours

· Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally with clients, family members, supervisor, other agency staff, community professionals and other members of the community.

· Ability to successfully complete all required training and certifications.

Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran or marital status. Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1

Union: Non-Union

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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