School Based Therapist

Newport Mental Health
US - Rhode Island - Middletown
November 1, 2024

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: 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're 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) .

This position will provide individual, family and group psychotherapy to children and adolescents. Collaborating with school personnel in four school districts in Newport County, services are provided in a school based setting during the academic year, and in the office when school is not in session. Additionally, the School-Based Therapist will act as a consultant to school personnel on their own self-care and stress management.

Essential Duties:

Provide group, individual and family therapy.
Conduct diagnostic assessments including initial intakes and on-going reassessments.
Work side by side with service recipients to create person-centered recovery plans.
Provide clinical consultation and guidance to Bachelor level case management staff.
Complete all agency documentation utilizing a collaborative documentation approach.
Participate in crisis response services as part of a clinical team.
Risk assessment for individuals who present in crisis.
Crisis intervention, stabilization and counseling.
Assessment for emergency 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, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or other related social services field.
Licensed at the independent practice level as defined by the Rhode Island Department of Health (LICSW, LMHC, PhD) preferred.
Minimum of two years of clinical work experience.

APPLY NOW

Submitting your application is a great way to learn more about Newport Mental Health. If you have questions about how your experience aligns with our job openings or know someone who would be a great candidate for our job openings, please contact Human Resources:

Human Resources

Newport Mental Health

42 Valley Road

Middletown, RI 02842

Tel: ***

Fax: ***

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.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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