Hybrid Clinical Therapist – Per Diem

at Care New England

• Job title: Clinical Therapist – Per Diem
• Job type: Part Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Providence, United States

About the role

• Conduct psychosocial assessments with criminal offenders at the ACI and provide remote support. The Providence Center seeks a Clinical Therapist for Per Diem work in Rhode Island.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments with criminal offenders who have upcoming parole hearings, as assigned by The RI Parole Board.
• Perform a comprehensive psychosocial assessment of assigned clients.
• Treat consumers with respect.
• Perform in a calm and professional manner during crisis or emergency situations.
• Apply knowledge of Psychiatric Diagnosis (DSM V).
• Apply knowledge of criminogenic risk factors.
• Perform and record mental status examination.
• Assess clinical emergencies, including suicide and danger to others, and report to appropriate RIDOC personnel.
• Utilize parole and police reports, and other documents, provided by RI Parole Board.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with Center policy and legal requirements.
• Develop and present, verbally and in writing, a clear clinical formulation based on behavioral data and relevant theory while incorporating psychosocial and family issues.
• Use knowledge to determine appropriate treatment recommendations.
• Collaborate with other providers, agencies, and individuals in the consumers' network of care.
• Maintain knowledge and familiarity of mental health and/or substance abuse and other related community agencies.
• Communicate with RI Parole Board and RIDOC personnel.
• Perform record keeping in accordance with Health Information Services and other Center requirements.
• Complete biopsychosocial assessment which will be forwarded to Parole Board administrator via encrypted email.
• Update Excel spreadsheet which includes information about work performed each month.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Masters degree in Social Work or related field and clinical experience.
• LICSW and/or LMHC is required.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively with consumers, TPC/CNE, RIDOC, and RI Parole Board employees.
• Position may require driving.
• Must have valid driver's license, registration, current inspection and insured automobile.

Benefits

• Inmate would be assessed at the ACI and the remainder of work would be done remotely.
• Set your own hours.
• Averages 8-16 hours per month.
• Attend mandatory in-service trainings and other trainings required for renewal of licensure.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with Center staff, consumers, RIDOC, and RI Parole Board.