Therapist - Enhanced Outpatient Services

Newport Mental Health; Middletown (RI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Health and Dental Insurance

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Retirement program

Tuition reimbursement

Employer paid life insurance

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Newport Mental Health is seeking licensed clinicians to join their Enhanced Outpatient Services Team in Middletown, Rhode Island. In this critical role, you will provide assessment, treatment, and clinical consultation, supporting clients through a person-centered recovery approach.

The ideal candidate should hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field and possess independent practice licensure, along with clinical experience. The position offers excellent health benefits, paid time off, and a supportive work environment committed to diversity.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in relevant clinical field required.
• Independent practice level licensure preferred.
• Minimum two years of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide group and individual therapy to clients.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments and create recovery plans.
• Participate in crisis response services.

Skills

Therapeutic communication

Crisis intervention

Person-centered planning

Education

Master's Degree in social work, psychology, or related field

Licensed at independent practice level (LICSW preferred)

Job description

Description

WHO WE ARE…

Newport Mental Health (NMH) is a progressive high-energy organization that uses state of the art person-centered recovery approach to help individuals recover from mental illness and substance use disorders. NMH extends its trauma informed evidence-based services to children, adolescents, families, and adults. Our services vary from outreach, specialized program, mental health, school-based therapy, substance use therapy, community-based therapy, and outpatient clinic.

For more information visit our website: www.newportmentalhealth.org

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR…

Mission- Aligned: You are excited to be a part of Newport Mental Health’s mission to improve the lives of our clients living and working in Newport County by providing the highest quality of care.

Ally: You intentionally foster belonging, personal growth, and empowerment for all. You are a strong advocate for the BIPOC, LQBTQIA+, Woman, Veteran, and other underrepresented communities.

Solution Orientated: You are driven to think of different approaches to narrow the gap which leads to positive and effective changes.

Time Management: You are a conscious planner and a thoughtful decision maker who adheres to deadlines.

WHAT WE OFFER…

• Excellent Health and Dental Insurance.
• Vacation, Sick and Personal time accrued biweekly.
• Up to 11 Paid Holidays.
• Retirement program through Mutual of America.
• Additional supplemental insurance programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Employer paid life insurance.
• Flexible spending account (FSA) and dependent care (DCA) spending accounts.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING (ESSENTIAL DUTIES)…

We are seeking licensed clinicians to provide assessment and treatment in our Enhanced Outpatient Services Team. In this position you will have a critical role both delivering direct services and as a clinical consultant to the multi-disciplinary team.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide group, individual, and family therapy to clients as required.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments including initial intakes and on-going assessments.
• Work with service recipients to create person-centered recovery plans.
• Provide clinical consultation and guidance to case management staff.
• Complete all agency records utilizing a collaborative documentation approach.
• Participate in crisis response services providing risk assessment, crisis intervention, stabilization and counseling, and assessment for hospitalization.
• Serve as a client advocate with appropriate and timely referrals to other agencies, provide consultation and follow-up communication with law enforcement agencies, community agencies, schools, medical facilities, and inpatient units.
• Actively participate in team communication processes that ensure appropriate services and outcomes.

WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU…

• Master’s Degree in social work, psychology, counseling, family therapy or a related clinical field.
• Licensed at the independent practice level as defined by the Rhode Island Department of Health (LICSW) preferred. LCSW and LMHC will also be considered.
• Minimum of two years of clinical work experience.
• Credentialed or eligible to be credentialed as a Qualified Mental Health Professional through the Department of BHDDH within 2 months of employment.
• Has knowledge base and can access all resources for hospitalization and crisis stabilization/hospital diversion.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a positive and genuine outlook about change with a belief that people can achieve positive outcomes.
• This position may require a flexible schedule.

Newport Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.