Pediatric Behavioral Health Clinician

Thundermist Health Center; West Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Pediatric Behavioral Health Clinician to provide trauma-informed care to children and adolescents. This role involves working within an integrated care team, offering behavioral health services, and ensuring effective communication with multidisciplinary teams. The position demands strong clinical skills, a commitment to confidentiality, and the ability to navigate diverse populations. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young patients and are looking for a supportive work environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

CME Expenses

Qualifications

• Master's degree and licensed as LCSW, LICSW, LMHC, LMFT required.
• Two years of clinical experience with diverse populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and families.
• Collaborate with medical providers and conduct clinical assessments.
• Maintain confidentiality and perform accurate record keeping.

Skills

Communication Skills

Trauma Informed Care

Behavioral Health Counseling

Clinical Assessment

Cultural Responsiveness

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

Job description

Thundermist's Mission - To improve the health of our patients and communities by delivering exceptional health care, removing barriers to that care, and advancing healthy lifestyles.

Please note, effective September 1, 2021, all Thundermist employees are required to have an initial dose of vaccine to prevent Covid-19. Effective October 1, 2021, all employees of RI licensed health care facilities must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Employees may be deemed exempt from this requirement based on documentation from their health care provider.

Pediatric Behavioral Health Clinician – West Warwick

General Responsibilities:

Provide trauma informed, culturally responsive, behavioral health services to child and adolescent patients in a patient centered medical home. Provide behavioral health services to adults as needed. As a member of an integrated care team, be available for warm hand offs from medical providers, work in conjunction with psychiatric prescribers, and conduct brief screening to evaluate the needs of children and families for behavioral health services.

Required Qualifications:

Master’s degree and licensed as one of the following: LCSW, LICSW, LMHC, LMHC-A, LMFT. (Comparable licenses from other states with ability to obtain appropriate licensure from RI will be considered.)

Two years clinical experience.

Experience with diverse populations. Bilingual candidates fluent in Spanish and English strongly encouraged to apply.

Experience working with children, adolescents, and families.

Physical Effort/Environment:

Moderate physical activity is required: sitting, standing, walking, and lifting. Travel to off-site meetings and other program sites as needed is required.

Work Schedule Demands:

The work schedule is 40 hours per week, mornings, afternoons, and evenings as required. Due to the needs of the population being served this role may require a larger distribution of hours in the afternoon and evening, but will offer some flexibility.

Communication Skills:

Strong communication skills, both oral and written, required. The ability to effectively work and communicate with a multi-disciplinary team, other service providers, and patients is critical to the success of this position.

Confidentiality of Information:

The incumbent has access to client’s medical records, financial information, and documentation regarding prior services from outside agencies. The maintenance of client information confidentially is required.

Significant Job Functions:

1. Apply knowledge of Psychiatric Diagnosis (DSM-5-TR & ICD-10) in order to perform and record mental status examination findings and multi-axial diagnostic formulation with assigned patient caseload.
2. Apply knowledge of methodologies of psychotherapy to provide individual, group, and/or family behavioral health counseling.
3. Provide referrals for more intensive services where appropriate.
4. Provide consultation and assistance to medical providers on the management of behavioral health concerns in primary care and help implement team determined integrated treatment plan.
5. Assess clinical emergencies, including risk of suicide and danger to others.
6. Collaborate with other providers, agencies, and individuals in the patients’ network of care.
7. Communicate with various local agencies and individuals, as well as with Health Center staff.
8. Participate in BH On-Call schedule.

Documentation & General Administrative Duties:

1. Perform timely and accurate record keeping in accordance with all Health Center requirements.
2. Complete behavioral health screenings & progress notes, evaluations, and insurance documentation as required by pay sources.
3. Complete clear, specific, and behaviorally measurable treatment plans with assigned patients.
4. Maintain cooperative relationships with Health Center employees, patients, community agencies and the public.
5. Work in cooperation with co-workers and supervisory staff.
6. Address conflict in a constructive manner.
7. Maintain a willingness to listen to and respond to constructive feedback from supervisory personnel.
8. Serve on Health Center committees and workgroups as requested.
9. Perform other duties as assigned for which you are qualified.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Time and Expenses for CME
• Starting with 30 days Paid Time Off
• 3% Paid Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Resource Groups

Thundermist is dedicated to the goal of building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce committed to caring for patients in a manner that is respectful of cultural difference. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.