Emergency Services Mobile Crisis Clinician

MOBILE CRISIS CLINICIANEMERGENCY SERVICESFULL TIME – EXEMPTThrive Behavioral Health, the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic for Kent County, has been delivering mental health and substance use services since 1976. Thrive Behavioral Health understands the benefits of delivering high quality, low-cost care for Rhode Islanders. Thrive’s unique programs and services are built on evidence based, person-centric care models. Our programs include: Adult Mental Health, Youth and Family, Substance Use, Housing, Teen and Young Adult, Court Ordered, and Crisis Behavioral Health. With more than a dozen locations across Rhode Island and more than 300 employees, Thrive is continuing to grow and meet the needs of the community.General Summary: Work collaboratively with local police departments and community partners to provide emergency assessments and community based supports, referrals and linkages, for individuals in the community experiencing behavioral health crisis.Schedule: Mon-Fri, First ShiftLocation: Warwick, RISalary: $70,000-$84,000 annually, depending on licensure and experience.Did you know… studies have shown that the number one reason a person chooses not to apply for a role is because they do not think they’ll be hired if they don’t meet 100% of the qualifications? Thrive understands that while certain criteria are requirements of the job, other skills can be taught to the right person. Please consider applying anyway.Essential Responsibilities:Assist in the collection of all required documents for grant proposals when necessary.Ride along with local police departments, when appropriate, to co-respond to individuals in the community who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis.Collaborate with local police departments, BH Link, and other community agencies, to complete risk assessments and safety plans for individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis in the community.Coordinate referrals to longer term service providers and provide social support resource information to community members in crisis.Complete emergency certifications when necessary.Provide documentation of services consistent with Thrive, State, and Federal regulations.Provide crisis intervention focused training to local police departments as needed.Carry and enliven a positive Thrive image consistent with the Thrive’s Guiding Principles and professional code of ethics.Education, Experience and Competencies:Master’s degree in mental health counseling, clinical psychology, social work or other related field required.Licensure preferred.Minimum of one-year experience in the human service field working with adults, children, adolescents, and families to provide assessment, triage, and crisis intervention for mental health and substance abuse, including certification for hospitalization.Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) certification requiredWorking knowledge of community resources and systems of care preferredCertifications, Licenses Requirements:Valid driver's license and automobile insurance which meets Rhode Island minimum standards required, or the ability to obtain necessary transportation in order to perform the responsibilities/tasks of the job.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist individuals with disabilities in meeting the expectations of the position.EEO/VET/LGBTQ+ EmployerBenefits:3 weeks’ vacation to start, increases to 4 weeks after 2 years of employment10 sick days per year1 Float dayBirthday off11 paid holidaysPaid lunchLow-deductible medical insurance planDental insurance as low as $0/monthVision InsuranceCompany-paid life insurance worth 2x your annual salary + Long Term Disability401k with 2% company matchOptional Aflac, additional life insurance, and pet insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee referral bonusesAll employees are considered benefit eligible if their schedule is 17.5 hours per week or more. Time-off balances are pro-rated for part-time employees. Insurance plans remain the same regardless of FT or PT benefit eligibility.Thrive believes in healthy work/life balance and a friendly/family working environment, whose values include Dignity, Respect, Teamwork and Professional Support and Development. #J-18808-Ljbffr THRIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INC